Wrong-way driver in Tempe results in an Aggravated DUI
by
Aaron Black • April 05, 2017
A wrong-way driver endangered 11 other drivers before hitting a car on loop 202. The driver was treated for minor injuries and then booked for an aggravated DUI, criminal damage and multiple counts of endangerment.An Aggravated (Felony) DUI in Arizona under ARS 28-1383 is classified as a felony and if you are found guilty there are “mandatory minimum” sentences. If this is a first felony conviction and he is not granted probation, he could serve 1 - 3.75 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections.
Aggravated Driving Under the Influence “Kid in Car” (Younger than 15) Class 6 Felony
- Minimum Jail - 10 days jail, but 9 may be suspended
- Maximum Jail - 2 years in prison **Higher if prior felony convictions**
- Fines:
$250 Fee
$750 Fine
$630 Surcharge
$1500 Prison Fund
$1500 Public Safety Equip. Fund
$20 Time Pay Fee
$20 Probation Fee
$750 Fine
$630 Surcharge
$1500 Prison Fund
$1500 Public Safety Equip. Fund
$20 Time Pay Fee
$20 Probation Fee
- 3 year license revocation
- Probation up to 10 years if jail sentence
- Alcohol / Drug Screening & Classes
- Possible community service
- Up to 10 years of probation
- Monthly probation fees – usually $65/month
- Possible SR22 insurance
- 2 years Ignition Interlock
- DNA taken
- Victim Impact Panel
- Possible Driving Under the Influence Court program
- Felony on your record
Aggravated DUI Due to License Suspension or Third DUI in 84 Months Class 4 Felony
- Minimum Jail - 4 months in prison
- Maximum Jail - 3.75 years in prison **Higher if prior felony convictions**
- Fines:
$250 Fee
$750 Fine
$630 Surcharge
$1500 Prison Fund
$1500 Public Safety Equip. Fund
$20 Time Pay Fee
$20 Probation Fee
$750 Fine
$630 Surcharge
$1500 Prison Fund
$1500 Public Safety Equip. Fund
$20 Time Pay Fee
$20 Probation Fee
- 3 year license revocation
- Probation up to 10 years if jail sentence
- Alcohol / Drug Screening & Classes
- Possible community service
- Up to 10 years of probation
- Monthly probation fees – usually $65/month
- Possible SR22 insurance
- 2 years Ignition Interlock
- DNA taken
- Victim Impact Panel
- Possible Driving Under the Influence Court program
- Felony on your record
To learn more about the consequences of an aggravated DUI contact the Law Office of Aaron Black or call 480-729-1683 for a free consultation today. Your freedom is at risk and I will see to it that your constitutional rights are protected.
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.
