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Probation in Arizona DUI Cases

A person charged with DUI in the state of Arizona can face some very serious penalties if they are convicted. These penalties can include strict financial punishments as well as jail sentences. Additionally, probation is a commonly issued component of many DUI sentences, as this method can provide some limitations without incurring the state-borne expense of incarceration by requiring that a convicted individual go to jail.

To discuss your legal options as a defendant facing a potentially lengthy probation sentence, contact the Arizona DUI attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., at 602-510-9999 today.

Arizona’s Probation Penalties

The precise details of a probation sentence can depend largely on the conditions of the crime, the local law enforcement agencies, and terms of the sentencing. In many cases, these probation sentences are considered informal. This means that a person may not be on a strict schedule for checking in with a probation officer, instead only needing to meet for a select number of dates. However, informal probation does not remove the restrictions commonly associated with a probation sentence.

The following probation periods may be set according to a conviction’s terms:

  • Up to 5 years for a first-time misdemeanor charge
  • Up to 5 years for a repeat misdemeanor charge, unless it is upgraded to a felony
  • Up to 10 years for an aggravated or felony-grade charge, often formal probation

These probation sentences can seriously impede a person’s freedom and lifestyle options.

Contact Us

If you have been charged with an Arizona DUI, you may be facing particularly strict sentencing. For more information regarding your rights and options as a defendant, contact the Arizona DUI lawyers of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., by calling 602-510-9999 today.