2800 Arizona Holiday DUI Arrests
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Aaron Black • December 26, 2011
azcentral.com reports there have been over 2800 DUI arrests between November 24 and December 24, 2011 in Arizona. If you have been arrested for suspicion of DUI make sure to contact Phoenix DUI Lawyer Aaron Black.
A DUI conviction carries mandatory fines and jail time. Even after you spend time in Sheriff Joe's Tent City your DUI will continue to haunt you for years to come.
If convicted you will also have to install an ignition interlock for a minimum of one year. However, beginning January 1, 2012 the minimum will be six months for first time DUI convictions under a .15% BAC
Unlike many large firms that work to acquire as many cases as possible at any given time, Aaron represents a limited number of clients. You can expect, individualized service from the Law Office of Aaron Black.
If you have been arrested contact Phoenix DUI Attorney Aaron Black to help defend your liberty and your rights.
A DUI conviction carries mandatory fines and jail time. Even after you spend time in Sheriff Joe's Tent City your DUI will continue to haunt you for years to come.
If convicted you will also have to install an ignition interlock for a minimum of one year. However, beginning January 1, 2012 the minimum will be six months for first time DUI convictions under a .15% BAC
1st Time Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence (under .15 BAC)
- Minimum jail 10 days jail, but 9 may be suspended
- Maximum Jail – 6 months
- Fines
$250 Fine
$210 Surcharge
$500 Prison Fund
$500 Public Safety Equip. Fund
$20 Time Pay Fee
$20 Probation Fee
90 day License Suspension
Possible Probation up to 5 years
Alcohol / Drug Screening & Classes
Possible community service
Pay for jail incarceration
Possible monthly probation fees
Possible SR22 insurance
1-year Ignition interlock (6 months beginning January 1, 2012)
$210 Surcharge
$500 Prison Fund
$500 Public Safety Equip. Fund
$20 Time Pay Fee
$20 Probation Fee
90 day License Suspension
Possible Probation up to 5 years
Alcohol / Drug Screening & Classes
Possible community service
Pay for jail incarceration
Possible monthly probation fees
Possible SR22 insurance
1-year Ignition interlock (6 months beginning January 1, 2012)
Possible DUI Defenses
- There was no probable cause to arrest you
- You weren’t physically in control of the vehicle
- There was no reasonable suspicion to stop you
- You were denied your right to counsel by the police
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was below a .08% at the time of driving
- Your Miranda Rights were violated
- An Illegal blood draw was performed
- The blood draw was contaminated
- The police reports were misleading
Personalized Service
Every client can rest assured that I will personally represent them, putting my courtroom experience to work to obtain the best possible outcome. Having worked as a Criminal Defense Lawyer for one of the largest law firms in Phoenix, I have defended hundreds of individuals facing serious criminal charges.Unlike many large firms that work to acquire as many cases as possible at any given time, Aaron represents a limited number of clients. You can expect, individualized service from the Law Office of Aaron Black.
If you have been arrested contact Phoenix DUI Attorney Aaron Black to help defend your liberty and your rights.
About the Author
Aaron Black is the founder and sole attorney of the Law Office of Aaron Black. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, his DUI and criminal defense law firm provides legal services to people who have received felony or misdemeanor charges from the state.
Aaron has developed a strong interest in defending people who have been arrested and received criminal charges for driving under the influence. With his professionalism and knowledge of Arizona DUI and criminal law, he has acted as a check and balance on the police, prosecution and courts and has protected a great number of his clients from excessive and unfair sentencing.Along with DUI defense, Aaron handles a range of other criminal matters, including aggravated assault, burglary, domestic violence, drug possession, drug trafficking, fraud defense, insurance fraud, sex crimes and white-collar crime.
After graduating college in 2003 from the University of Arizona, Aaron decided to pursue a law degree. He followed a family long tradition and went to the University of South Dakota School of Law where he pursued his goal of becoming a criminal defense lawyer.
After passing the Arizona and South Dakota bar exams, Aaron joined the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender where he defended hundreds of people charged with serious criminal offenses. His work as a public defender helped him sharpen his litigation skills and gave him a unique insight into the Arizona criminal justice system.
Over the course of his 15-year legal career, Aaron has spent a considerable amount of time in both Arizona justice, municipal, state and federal courts. He has argued over 50 jury trials, tried over 100 bench trials and has become one of the highest-rated criminal and DUI defense attorneys in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. He has received a 10/10 rating from the legal directory Avvo because of his legal background and successful case record. Since 2014, he has received the Super Lawyer rating for his work as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
You can review Aaron’s Attorney Bio page for more information about his background, education and experience as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
