What Are the Penalties for an Aggravated DUI in Arizona?
Being charged with a violent or dangerous offense in Arizona is a serious matter, and the consequences can be life-altering. Many of these charges carry mandatory prison sentences, limited plea options, and aggressive prosecution, particularly in Maricopa County. If you or someone you care about is facing allegations involving assault, homicide, vehicular crimes, or other dangerous offenses, you need to contact a seasoned Tempe violent crime lawyer from The Weingart Firm, PLLC today.
If you are facing serious charges for any type of violent crime in Arizona, then you may be at risk of being sentenced to a mandatory prison term if convicted. Violent crimes such as homicide, vehicular or negligent homicide, or felony assault often have extremely limited options for negotiating options for a plea deal.
Our reliable and experienced criminal defense team represents individuals charged with violent crimes, including:
Our experienced Phoenix criminal defense attorneys have extensive prosecutorial experience and in-depth knowledge of crime scene investigation that they can draw upon to defend your violent crime case and mitigate your consequences.
The state of Arizona classifies more serious motor vehicle offenses, such as hit and run, fleeing an officer of the law, aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, and serious injury accidents caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as felonies requiring mandatory prison time upon conviction.
Maricopa County, including the Tempe, Phoenix, and Scottsdale areas, has a policy of foregoing plea negotiations in cases involving serious motor vehicle crimes. This fact means that there are often very limited options for avoiding prison for such offenses. Examples of serious vehicular crimes include:
Our criminal defense attorneys can help you by attacking the prosecution’s case on multiple fronts, by exploring the circumstances of the accident, and by using forensic experts to aid in your defense.
If you have been charged with a vehicular-related dangerous offense or if you are facing such charges with previous felony convictions, let our criminal lawyers defend you.
Arizona law provides for mandatory prison terms and exacerbated sentences for those convicted of certain “dangerous crimes.” Crimes such as assault, homicide, domestic violence, and sometimes even DUI can qualify for a designation of and additional charge for a “dangerous offense.”
Those convicted of a dangerous offense, even first-time offenders, are ineligible for probation and must serve a mandatory prison term. Dangerous crimes in Arizona are those involving:
Examples of items that may qualify as dangerous instruments can include:
Charges of arson, manslaughter, and aggravated DUI are often amended to include a dangerous crimes count as well.
Don’t face violent crime charges on your own and risk prison time, high fines, and a wide range of other harsh penalties. The in-depth knowledge of the criminal defense attorneys of The Weingart Firm, PLLC can use motions to suppress evidence, the scrutiny of warrant and search procedures, and expert testimony from forensic specialists to optimize the probability of achieving a favorable outcome for your legal issue. If you have questions about your case or would like to speak with a Valley of the Sun criminal defense lawyer, please don’t hesitate to contact The Weingart Firm, PLLC for a free initial consultation today.
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