30Mar/10Off
I recently got an Extreme DUI (.166 BAC) here in AZ. This is my first DUI and the only criminal record I have.?
I'm in enrolled college full-time and over age 21. Now, I am going to an AA sessions voluntarily to help me become a better person. I can't afford my private lawyer so I will request an state appointed lawyer on the day of my first court hearing. What do you think will happen to me?! I nervous, but I alsorealize this is a hard-lesson learned. Looking for what happens in situations like this in the Phoenix, AZ area.
March 30th, 2010 - 07:47
You don’t have much of a case. Going to AA before having it forced on you is about as good as it is going to get.
March 30th, 2010 - 07:53
HA! Good luck man. WORST place in the United States to get caught drinking and driving is Phoenix, AZ.
Joe Arpaio – look him up. He has made it his lifes mission to stop drunk driving in Phoenix.
March 30th, 2010 - 08:22
Dude, since this happened in AZ, it’s going to be worse than any other state except Utah. In any case, you’ll get a fine, your license will be suspended, you’ll have to enroll in a DUI class to get your license back, and you’ll get probation for at least a year. Everyone makes mistakes but I would keep my nose clean while on probation because if you even sneeze too loud, they’ll throw you in county…..good luck!
March 30th, 2010 - 08:31
What do I think will happen? Well, I can tell you this much: the judge might be impressed with your AA attendance, but it is mighty hard to learn to “become a better person” in those meetings. Most AA members I know, especially the long-term ones, are completely out of their minds.
March 30th, 2010 - 09:01
Jail is never fun.
Perhaps you should call that Warrior Edward Loss, attorney at law, in the Phoenix area.
I hear he blows smoke and breathes fire.
I know you’re not in California but here’s our enhancements, for comparison:
San Diego California DUI Arrests: Punishment Enhancements
There are particulars or special accusations that increase a defendant’s risk of receiving a harsher punishment in a San Diego California drunk driving misdemeanor case. The increased San Diego California DUI punishment alternatives include steeper fines, mandatory attendance in lengthy alcohol education courses, and a longer required term in a county jail.
1. Refusing to Submit to a Chemical Test (VC 23577)
If a suspect is arrested for VC 23152, a San Diego California DUI charge, and at the time of the arrest refused to submit to a chemical test, driving privileges will be suspended for 6 months as an enhancement, in addition to the usual penalties for the DUI conviction.
2. Excessive Blood Alcohol Content (VC 23578)
If a suspect is convicted of VC 23152 with a BAC of .15% or higher, then the San Diego California court may enhance the defendant’s sentencing. If probation is granted, enhanced terms and conditions of probation may be added.
3. Repeat Offenders: Mandatory Imprisonment (VC 23580)
If any suspect is convicted of a VC 23152 violation and the San Diego California offense is a second or subsequent DUI offense, the court shall impose a term of a minimum of 48 consecutive hours in a county jail or a minimum of 10 days of local community service.
4. Speeding: Additional Penalty (VC 23582)
Any person who drives in excess of 30 mph over the posted speed limit on the highway or 20 mph over the posted limit on a residential or city street shall receive an additional and consecutive 60 day term in a county jail.
On the first San Diego California conviction of VC 23582, the driver will be ordered to participate in and complete an alcohol or drug education and counseling program.
5. DUI Penalties for Drivers Under 21 (VC 23502)
If a driver under 21 is found to have a BAC above .01%, their driver’s license will be suspended for 12 months.
6. DUI with a Minor Passenger (VC 23572)
If the driver is convicted of a San Diego California DUI and has a minor under 14 in the vehicle, then enhanced penalties may be imposed based on a judge’s interpretation of DUI evidence. Mandatory jail time is regulated between 48 hours and 90 days.
July 2nd, 2010 - 04:56
Since your privilege to drive is given to you by the state UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS… If you violate any of those conditions, you have to be ready to accept the consequences.Choose a DUI class to help you prevent this situation to happen again.