Aggravated (Felony) DUI in Arizona ARS 28-1383
by
Aaron Black • February 23, 2016
An Aggravated (Felony) DUI in Arizona under ARS 28-1383 is a serious offense. If you are found Guilty there are “mandatory minimum” sentences. If convicted, you must serve a minimum 4 months in the Arizona Department of Corrections. If you are granted probation, that can last up to 10 years. If however this is a first felony conviction and you are not granted probation, you would serve 1 - 3.75 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections.
I have defended hundreds of felony DUI cases in Maricopa County, Arizona and I have taken over thirty of the cases to jury trial. Many times it is worth going to trial because your plea offer is the same as what you would get after trial.
When you are looking to hire an Aggravated DUI Attorney, be sure to ask them how many Aggravated DUI cases they have actually taken to trial as you want a lawyer who is not afraid to fight for you. You want an attorney who is not going to try and get you to plead out to the charge when you can get the same punishment after trial.
I have defended hundreds of felony DUI cases in Maricopa County, Arizona and I have taken over thirty of the cases to jury trial. Many times it is worth going to trial because your plea offer is the same as what you would get after trial.
When you are looking to hire an Aggravated DUI Attorney, be sure to ask them how many Aggravated DUI cases they have actually taken to trial as you want a lawyer who is not afraid to fight for you. You want an attorney who is not going to try and get you to plead out to the charge when you can get the same punishment after trial.
You can be charged with Aggravated DUI in Arizona a few different ways
- Your license was suspended, revoked or refused;
- It is your third DUI within seven years;
- You have been ordered to have the ignition interlock in your vehicle; or
- You have a child under the age of 15 in your vehicle while being under the influence.
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.
