Drunk Driving Criminal Defense in Tempe, Arizona
A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) could have consequences that will impact the rest of your life. Fines, jail time and a suspended driver's license are a few of the possible penalties for a DUI conviction, as well as a permanent mark on your criminal record. Having an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side can help you fight these charges and minimize the consequences.
The Law Office of Raymond Kimble represents individuals in Arizona against DUI charges and provides aggressive defense for our clients. Attorney Raymond Kimble is a former police detective and prosecutor who has handled hundreds of DUI cases in more than 20 years of experience in the criminal justice system. He understands how arrests are made in DUI cases and what to look for during an investigation to see if proper procedures were followed by the officers.
DUI Offenses and Your Rights
At the Law Office of Raymond Kimble, we provide criminal defense for a wide range of DUI and DWI offenses, including:
- DUI and Extreme DUI
- DUI drugs
- Multiple offense DUI
- Aggravated DUI
Penalties for a first offense DUI can range from 1 to 10 days in jail, large fines up to $2,000, license suspension of at least 90 days and mandatory alcohol education classes. Other circumstances of your arrest, such as refusing the blood test, can increase these penalties.
During your defense, we will speak with you about the facts of your case, including any field sobriety tests that were conducted, breath and other chemical tests, the circumstances of the stop, witness testimony and other evidence that is relevant to your defense. We will negotiate the best possible results on behalf of our clients, and when appropriate will conduct Jury Trials to protect our Client's rights.
Contact the Law Office of Raymond Kimble
If you have been stopped and arrested for a DUI, you need representation as soon as possible to protect your driving privileges and your freedom. Contact the Law Office of Raymond Kimble and talk with us about your case. Call toll free at 888-825-1584 to make an appointment.
| Minimum Jail or Prison | What Are the Minimum Finds and Costs? | Driver License Implications | Ignition Interlock Device | |
| First DUI (Non-extreme) | 1 day in jail | $250 fine + 80% surcharge
$500 prison assessment $500 DPS Jail Costs Treatment Costs Probation Fees | 90 day suspension | Yes |
| Second DUI (Non-Extreme) | Minimum 30 days in jail | $250 fine + 80% surcharge
$1250 prison assessment $250 abatement fee Jail Costs Evaluation Costs Treatment Costs Probation Fees | DL revoked for 1 year | Yes |
| 1st Extreme DUI | Mandatory 30 days in jail | $250 fine + 80% surcharge
$1000 prison assessment $1000 DPS $250 abatement fee Jail Costs Evaluation Costs Treatment Costs Probation Fees | 90 day suspension | Yes |
| 2nd Extreme DUI | Minimum 60 days in jail | $250 fine + 80% surcharge
$1250 prison assessment $1250 DPS $250 abatement fee Jail Costs Evaluation Costs Treatment Costs Probation Fees | DL revoked for 1 year | Yes |
| 1st Super Extreme .20+ | 45 days in jail | Approximately $3,500 in Fines and Costs
Plus about $3,000 in Jail Costs | 90 day suspension | Yes |
| 2nd Super Extreme .20+ | 180 days in jail | Approximately $4,500 in Fines and Costs
Plus about $12,500 in Jail Costs | DL revoked for at least 1 year | Yes |
| AGGRAVATED (3rd offense in 7 years or suspended license) | 4 months in Prison (assuming no prior felony convictions) | Up to $150,000 plus 80% surcharge
$1500 prison assessment $250 abatement fee Evaluation Costs Treatment Costs Probation Fees | DL revoked for 3 years | Yes |
| AGGRAVATED (with child under 15 years old in vehicle) | 1 day in jail | Up to $150,000 plus 80% surcharge
$1500 prison assessment $250 abatement fee Jail Costs Treatment Costs Probation Fees | DL revoked for 3 years | Yes |
