{"id":16853,"date":"2019-09-04T14:17:42","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T21:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=16853"},"modified":"2024-05-03T14:45:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T21:45:21","slug":"common-dui-plea-bargains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/common-dui-plea-bargains\/","title":{"rendered":"Common DUI Plea Bargains to Reduce Charges or Sentencing in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Driving under the influence is a serious criminal offense in Arizona. Those convicted of a DUI<\/a> may face substantial fines, jail time, probation, license suspension, community service, and mandatory use of an ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

While a DUI isn\u2019t a felony, the class 1 misdemeanor will stay on your criminal record until age 99. Unfortunately, that means the long-term effects of a DUI conviction can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

The good news is that with the help of an experienced criminal law attorney<\/a>, Arizona drivers who are guilty of driving under the influence can often reach a plea agreement with the prosecutor.<\/p>\n

Reaching a favorable plea agreement requires expert negotiation skills and no two cases are alike, but you\u2019ll generally find that most plea agreements fit into one of two categories:<\/p>\n