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Arizona\u2019s DUI laws<\/a> are rigorously enforced by state agencies because they believe that driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is very dangerous. This is why when you are arrested for drinking and driving<\/a> you will be faced with some very severe penalties, including points on your driving record, jail sentences, license suspensions, and steep fines. Things are even worse when you fail or refuse to take a chemical test. However, before you get arrested for drinking and driving<\/a> you really should know what to expect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being Cited and Convicted of a DUI in Scottsdale<\/b><\/p>\n

When a law enforcement officer issues you a citation for a Scottsdale DUI<\/a> because you have failed a chemical test, you can expect your license to be suspended immediately. At this point, you will be required to complete an alcohol screening<\/a> and driver education courses. Doing so will result in you either obtaining a restricted credential license or having your license restored. This may sound relatively easy and painless, but you must realize that this is only for your first offense. If the court finds you guilty of multiple offenses, you should expect the penalties to increase in severity. As such, it is important to understand what you can expect here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scottsdale DUI Violations and Penalties<\/b><\/p>\n

When you find yourself being charged with a DUI in Scottsdale<\/a>, you will also find yourself facing serious punishments. These punishments are metered out by both the state Department of Transportation and the corresponding court. Exactly what type of punishment you will receive will depend on several factors, chief amongst which are what your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is, how old you are, and how many citations you have had on your past driving record.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you find yourself facing your first DUI offense in Scottsdale, Arizona<\/a>, you will find that while the penalties are stiff, they are not unbearable. You will have to pay some small fines and spend some time in prison, but both these things will be far less than what recurring offenders find themselves faced with. Typically, you will have your license suspended for at least 90 days, spend at least 10 consecutive days in jail, and pay a minimum fine of $1,250.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now if you do not learn from your mistake the first time and thus commit a second DUI offense, you should expect to face more severe punishments. At this point, your minimum fine will be $3,000 and you will spend at least 90 days in prison. You will also have your license revoked for a period of one year. At this point, you may also have to undergo mandatory alcohol treatment which we can help you with, have a certified ignition interlock device (IID) installed on your car for you to use, and you may also be forced to complete some community service work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Committing More Severe DUI Violations in Scottsdale, AZ<\/b><\/p>\n

There are also a few types of DUI in Scottsdale, AZ<\/a> that are considered much more severe under penalty of Arizona law. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n