BAC .08 or Greater DUI
Under Arizona law, an individual charged with driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or controlled substances (DUI) can be can be prosecuted if they have either an impaired driving ability or a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08% or higher within two hours of driving a vehicle. If an individual is convicted of a DUI offense, they can face mandatory penalties in Arizona, which are some of the most severe punishments for DUI in the country.
Mesa .08 or Higher DUI Attorney
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or controlled substances in Mesa with a BAC of .08 or higher, or any of the surrounding areas in Arizona, including Phoenix, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale or East Valley, contact the Law Office of James E. Novak. James Novak is an aggressive DUI attorney who will make every effort to fight the allegations against you. Call the Law Office of James E. Novak for a free consultation at (480) 413-1499 about your alleged DUI with BAC of .08 or higher in Mesa.
Penalties for DUI in Mesa
A driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of .08 can result in the following penalties:
- At least ten days in jail,
- Fines up to $250,
- Assessments up to $250,
- Additional assessments up to $1,000,
- Community service,
- Alcohol or drug education programs,
- Alcohol or substance abuse counseling,
- 90 day driver’s license suspension, and/or
- Installation of an ignition interlock device for at least one year.
Mesa Extreme DUI
An individual can be charged with this offense under Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1382(A)(1) if they drive or are in actual physical control of a vehicle and their BAC is more than .08 but less than .20. A conviction for this offense can result in the following penalties:
- Jail time up to six months,
- Fines up to $250,
- Assessments up to $250,
- Additional assessments up to $2,000,
- Community service,
- Alcohol or drug education programs,
- Alcohol or substance abuse counseling,
- 90 day driver’s license suspension, and/or
- Installation of an ignition interlock device for at least one year.
Mesa Super Extreme DUI
An individual can be charged with this offense under Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1382(A)(2)if they drive or are in actual physical control of a vehicle and their BAC is .20 or higher. A conviction for this offense can result in the following penalties:
- Up to 180 days in jail,
- Fines up to $500,
- Assessments up to $250,
- Additional assessments up to $2,000,
- Community service,
- Alcohol or drug education programs,
- Alcohol or substance abuse counseling,
- 90 day driver’s license suspension,
- Five years probation, and/or
- Installation of an ignition interlock device for at least 18 months.
Law Office of James E. Novak, PLLC | High BAC Attorney in Tempe
Contact the Law Office of James E. Novak today for a consultation about your DUI charges with a BAC of .08 or higher throughout Maricopa County in Arizona. James Novak is an experienced Tempe DUI attorney who will make every effort to help you avoid the most serious penalties and repercussions to your alleged offense. Contact the Law Office of James E. Novak at (480) 413-1499 for a consultation about your DUI with .08 BAC or higher throughout Maricopa County in Arizona.