Most DUI charges are Class 1 misdemeanors. While misdemeanor DUI convictions have serious consequences, more serious DUI charges are charged as a Class 4 Felony and have even harsher penalties. These felony DUI, or Aggravated DUI charges, are filed in the cases that result in the most danger to the community as decided by the legislature.
If you're being charged with a felony 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.
At The Law Office of William L. Morris, we offer a FREE initial 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 have convenient financing available to make it easier for you to get effective representation from a real Phoenix DUI lawyer and not just a public defender.
In Arizona, an Aggravated DUI - Felony DUI charge usually results of one of these conditions:
All felony DUI convictions involve jail time and extended loss of driving privileges in addition to extreme financial penalties. It is important that you have a strong, experienced Phoenix 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.
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| Jail | 4 months minimum jail time, no suspension of sentence allowed. If you were driving a vehicle you owned, the Court may take your vehicle as well. |
| Total Fines & Costs |
Approximately $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 five years. |
| Other Possible Requirements |
Use of an Ignition Interlock Device Community Service Attend one or more Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Panel sessions |
(see above for explanation)
| Jail | Jail time is the same as the associated misdemeanor charge. If you were driving a vehicle you owned, the Court may take your vehicle as well. |
| 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 five years. |
| Other Possible Requirements |
Use of an Ignition Interlock Device Community Service Attend one or more Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Panel sessions |
If you need a DUI defense lawyer, call 480-630-3840 day or night. If you don't reach Phoenix DUI lawyer William L. Morris directly, your call will be forwarded instantly and he'll return your call within minutes - 24 hours a day.
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-- Adam B, Phoenix
We got Adam's DUI case dismissed and he only received a minor traffic violation.