In Arizona, if you are convicted of your third DUI within 7 years, it will likely be charged as a felony. The mandatory minimum sentence for a felony DUI is 4 months prison. Being charged with DUI can be a scary experience. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation.
Your first court appearance for a DUI should be your initial appearance. At your initial appearance, you will be advised of the charges against you and a new court date will be set. This new date is normally called a pre-trial conference. The pre-trial conference is a time when your attorney and the prosecutor may exchange discovery and negotiate about what should happen with your case. Either your attorney will succeed in dismissing your DUI, you’ll enter a plea agreement, or you’ll set the case for trial. For more information about DUIs in Arizona, you can also watch Jeremy Geigle’s YouTube video.
Have additional questions about DUI laws in Arizona? Contact Criminal Defense attorneyJeremy Geigle at (480) 818-9943 for a free consultation regarding your questions.