Experienced Defense for Felony DUI Charges in Arizona
Any DUI charge and arrest is serious but an Aggravated DUI offense is a felony charge that carries a mandatory prison sentence in Arizona. An Aggravated DUI charge requires a criminal defense lawyer who has the experience and legal knowledge to build and present an effective defense. Do not let long lasting consequences affect your life without hiring an attorney to protect your rights.
At our firm, Tempe criminal defense lawyer Raymond Kimble is a former prosecutor and police detective who has spent more than 20 years in the criminal justice system and has represented many clients on DUI and alcohol related offenses. At the Law Office of Raymond Kimble, we will investigate the circumstances of your arrest and work hard to present an effective defense that will secure justice for you.
Aggravated DUI Offenses and Penalties
In Arizona, a charge of an aggravated DUI must meet certain criteria. These factors may include:
- A DUI conviction where the driver is a repeat or multiple offender with more than two prior DUI convictions within the past seven years
- A DUI offense where the driver had a suspended, cancelled or revoked license
- A DUI offense where a minor younger than 15 years of age is present in the vehicle
These charges are classified as Class 4 or Class 6 felonies in Arizona. The punishments vary depending on the particular circumstance that led to the charge. Penalties may include mandatory revocation or license suspension, a mandatory minimum sentences, more than $2,000 in fines and a lengthy term of probation.
In addition, our firm also represents clients who are charged with aggravated assault or negligent homicide as the result of a serious injury or fatality in an alleged drunk driving accident.
Against any charge, we will look at the probable cause for the arrest, the past criminal history of our clients, evidence from any blood, breath or urine test and all other evidence that is being used by police officers and prosecutors to build a case.
Contact the Law Office of Raymond Kimble
For more information about aggravated DUI and our experienced criminal defense representation in Tempe, Arizona, contact our firm an schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Call the Law Office of Raymond Kimble at 480-833-8613.
