Being arrested for DUI in Arizona can be a frightening situation. Arizona has some of the toughest state laws against DUI in the nation. If you are pulled over for DUI and the officer has any suspicion that you may have used drugs prior to driving, you will likely be taken into custody to for a blood draw or urine sample.
Besides the tough penalties that you will face with the court, you will also face a one year suspension of your license if drugs are found in your system and you are found guilty of the DUI. Possession of drugs combined with a DUI can hurt your chances of obtaining the results you want in your case because now you’re dealing with a felony drug possession on top of a misdemeanor DUI.
Having a prior DUI almost always leads to more time in jail and more fines. If your license to drive was suspended or restricted at the time you were driving, you could be facing felony DUI charges as well. In Arizona a felony DUI carries a minimum 4 months of Prison – not jail. Hiring a lawyer would be a smart move under these circumstances.
Have questions about drug possession or use-related felony charges? Contact Arizona criminal defense attorney Jeremy Geigle for a free consultation regarding your question.