Sentencing Guidelines

Learn More about Arizona's Sentencing Guidelines

Under Arizona law, courts have little discretion in sentencing people for a DUI than for other crimes. Following statutorily defined sentencing guidelines, judges many times simply look at the statute when sentencing you. While there are aggravating and mitigating factors to take into consideration, sentences for DUIs are a product of the state legislature. For more information on sentencing guidelines, call the Phoenix, Arizona, Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC at (480) 222-1025. Attorney Howard Snader represents people throughout the cities of Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Casa Grande, Kingman, Prescott, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Kingman, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Yuma, Apache Junction, and Goodyear.

As a Certified Criminal Law Specialist in the State of Arizona, Howard Snader is experienced in deciphering and explaining sentencing guidelines to clients. Having an understanding of the guidelines before entering into plea barging with a prosecutor is helpful to your case. As a former Maricopa County prosecutor, I should know.

Schedule an appointment with us to discuss Arizona sentencing guidelines for the charges of:

  • First time DUI/DWI: Ten consecutive days in jail, a fine, a 90 day license suspension, chemical dependency assessment, counseling if recommended, and possible probation
  • Second time DUI/DWI: 90 consecutive days in jail, a fine, revocation of your license for one year, counseling if recommended, installation of ignition interlocking device, and possible probation
  • First time Extreme DUI: 30 consecutive days in jail, a fine, revocation of your license for 90 days, counseling if recommended, installation of ignition interlocking device, and possible probation
  • Second time Extreme DUI: 120 days in jail, 60 days being consecutive, a fine, one year license revocation, counseling if recommended, installation of ignition interlocking device, and possible probation
  • Felony DUI/DWI: At minimum four months in prison before eligible for probation and parole, fines license revocation for three years, up to five years probation, possible substance abuse treatment, and possible vehicle forfeiture

These just a basic description of the sentencing guidelines, to learn more about sentencing guidelines for your DUI, call the Phoenix, Arizona, Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC call (480) 222-1025. Submit your questions to us by filling out the attached contact us form.

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The Phoenix, Arizona, Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC represents clients throughout the cities of Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Casa Grande, Kingman, Prescott, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Kingman, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Yuma, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Holbrook, Florence, Payson, and Sedona, including the counties of Maricopa, Yavapai, La Paz, Mohave, and Pinal.