If you were arrested and charged with a DUI in La paz , Arizona or a neighboring City, please call the 928-669-6100 get in contact with an experienced DUI attorney  to fight your case.

Also serving and representing clients in Mohave County:  Cities of Lake Havasu City, Kingman and Bullhead City. County of La Paz:  Cities of Parker, Quartzsite, Ehrenberg, and Salome.

Being arrested for DUI is a serious offense that can have significant consequences, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines.  It is imperative that anyone facing such a charge understand what challenges they will encounter.  Seeking the legal advice of a competent and experienced DUI attorney will help you understand all of your rights and options. 

What happens if I was arrested for DUI?
Under Arizona law, once you have been cited for violating the DUI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you.  The Criminal Action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the Administrative Action is brought against your driver’s license by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.  While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.   

Administrative Hearing
Pursuant to Arizona law, an individual has 15 days to request a hearing from the Motor Vehicle Division.  Once the arresting officer retains your state issued driver’s license, you are issued a “Notice of Suspension” which serves as your driver’s license in lieu of the one retained by the officer until your Administrative Hearing.  If you fail to request a hearing within 15 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame.  In order to preserve your right to an Administrative Hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Motor Vehicle Division within 15 days    

DUI Penalties for First Time Offenders

Jail Time
A first time DUI offender faces imprisonment of at least 10 days in jail, without the option for probation or suspension of execution of sentence unless the entire sentence has been served. 

Monetary Fines
A first time DUI offense is punishable by a minimum $250.00 fine.

Driving Privileges
A DUI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges for 90 days. 

Chemical Test Refusal
Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driving privileges for 12 months.

Commercial Drivers
Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04.  A first time DUI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver’s license for 1 year, while any subsequent DUI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license. 

Alcohol Evaluation
Successful completion of an alcohol and drug remedial education program is required for reinstatement of driving privileges.       

DUI Subsequent Offenses
Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DUI violations.  Due to the complexity of DUI laws, you may not be aware of your rights and the potential defenses available to your case.  An experienced and competent attorney can guide you through this emotionally challenging process.  Please contact a lawyer for an immediate, free consultation.