AGGRAVATED DUI FELONY ATTORNEY
IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Most DUI charges are Class 1 misdemeanors. While misdemeanor DUI convictions have serious consequences, more serious DUI charges are charged as either a Class 4 Felony or Class 6 Felony and have even harsher penalties. These felony DUI, or “Aggravated DUI” charges, are filed in the cases that have presented the most danger to the community as decided by and set forth by the Arizona legislature.

Free Initial Consultation – Flat Rate – Financing Available

If you’re being charged with a felony “Aggravated” DUI, you need representation by an experienced DUI Defense lawyer, William L. Morris. Your freedom hangs in the balance and you need protection right away. I offer a FREE initial phone telephone consultation. We’ll go over your case and offer some strategies.

When you hire us to go to work for you, our “flat rate” will give you peace of mind in knowing exactly what we’ll charge and that we aren’t “running up the clock.” We also offer convenient and flexible payment plans available to make it easier for you to get effective representation from a real Arizona DUI lawyer and not have to risk placing your fate and future in the hands of a public defender.

In Arizona, an Aggravated DUI – Felony DUI charge can result from one or more of the following circumstances:

• Third DUI within 7 years;
• DUI while license suspended, revoked or restricted;
• DUI while you are required to have an ignition interlock device in order to drive and you were operating any motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device;
• DUI while a child under 15 years of age is in the car.

Arizona DUI Convictions Carry Mandatory Jail Time and In Some Cases Mandatory Prison

All felony DUI convictions involve jail time and extended loss of driving privileges in addition to extreme financial penalties. If you are charged with a Class 4 Felony “Aggravated DUI” then Arizona law mandates a minimum prison sentence of 4 months in the Arizona Department of Corrections! It is important that you have a strong, experienced Scottsdale DUI Lawyer like William L. Morris to protect your rights and advise you as you go through the legal process. We work hard to eliminate or minimize the effects of a DUI conviction on you and your family.

Most DUI charges are Class 1 misdemeanors. While misdemeanor DUI convictions have serious consequences, more serious DUI charges are charged as either a Class 4 Felony or Class 6 Felony and have even harsher penalties. These felony DUI, or “Aggravated DUI” charges, are filed in the cases that have presented the most danger to the community as decided by and set forth by the Arizona legislature

Free Initial Consultation – Flat Rate – Financing Available

If you’re being charged with a felony “Aggravated” DUI, you need representation by an experienced DUI Defense lawyer, William L. Morris. Your freedom hangs in the balance and you need protection right away.

I offer a FREE initial phone telephone consultation. We’ll go over your case and offer some strategies.

When you hire us to go to work for you, our “flat rate” will give you peace of mind in knowing exactly what we’ll charge and that we aren’t “running up the clock.” We also offer convenient and flexible payment plans available to make it easier for you to get effective representation from a real Arizona DUI lawyer and not have to risk placing your fate and future in the hands of a public defender.

In Arizona, an Aggravated DUI – Felony DUI charges can result from one or more of the following circumstances:

• Third DUI within 7 years;
• DUI while license suspended, revoked or restricted;
• DUI while you are required to have an ignition interlock device in order to drive and you were operating any motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device;
• DUI while a child under 15 years of age is in the car.

Arizona DUI Convictions Carry Mandatory Jail Time and In Some Cases Mandatory Prison

All felony DUI convictions involve jail time and extended loss of driving privileges in addition to extreme financial penalties. If you are charged with a Class 4 Felony “Aggravated DUI” then Arizona law mandates a minimum prison sentence of 4 months in the Arizona Department of Corrections! It is important that you have a strong, experienced Scottsdale DUI Lawyer like William L. Morris to protect your rights and advise you as you go through the legal process. We work hard to eliminate or minimize the effects of a DUI conviction on you and your family.

Class 4 Felony DUI – Aggravated DUI Penalties

PRISON (Not Jail):

• 4 months minimum prison (not jail! Prison!) time, no suspension of sentence allowed.

Total Fines & Costs:

• Up to $150,000.00 in fines and costs.

License:

• 3 Year revocation.
• Reinstatement of license is not automatic.
• You are not eligible for a work permit during the period of revocation.

Counseling:

• Mandatory substance abuse evaluation.
• You must comply with recommendations.

Probation:

• Up to ten years!

Other Requirements:

• Use of an Ignition Interlock Device.
• Community Service.
• Attend one or more Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Panel sessions.

Class 6 Felony DUI – Aggravated DUI Penalties

Jail:

• Jail time is often the same as the associated misdemeanor charge which is dependent on your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).

Total Fines & Costs:

• Up to $150,000.00 in fines and costs, plus jail costs.
• NOTE: Jail time can add thousands of dollars to your total costs.

License:

• 3 Year revocation.
• Reinstatement of license is not automatic.
• You are not eligible for a work permit during the period of revocation.

Counseling:

• Mandatory substance abuse evaluation.
• You must comply with recommendations.

Probation:

• Up to ten years.

Other Possible Requirements:

• Use of an Ignition Interlock Device
• Community Service
• Attend one or more Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Panel sessions