Tucson Misdemeanor DUI Defense Attorney
Have you been charged with DUI in Tucson or Southern Arizona? If so, call now!
I am Tucson DUI defense lawyer Kevin J. Oursland. I represent clients in all types of issues related to drunk driving offenses, including:
- First offense DUI, BAC under .150
- Extreme DUI, First Offense, BAC .150 to .199
- Extreme DUI, First Offense, BAC .200 or higher
- Second offense within 7 years, BAC under .15
- Felony DUI
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- License suspension
- Motor Vehicle Department hearings
The penalties for a DUI conviction in Arizona vary depending upon your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and whether you have prior convictions. The laws governing drunk driving are changing constantly. Click here to get the latest information on the new DUI laws that took effect on January 1, 2012.
As a Tucson DUI lawyer, I make it my business to stay up-to-date on the latest changes to Arizona's DUI laws by studying the statutes and attending seminars related to DUI/DWI defense. You can be confident that when you hire me to fight your DUI charge, you will be getting the most current advice.
To reach criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland quickly and directly to discuss your DUI charge, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (520) 477-0817 or send him an email at kjo@ourslandlaw.com. The consultation is free.
1st Offense misdemeanor (BAC under .15)
- 10 days jail, up to 9 days can be suspended; work release is possible
- $1,460.00 in fines, court assessments and surcharges
- Alcohol screening ($50.00)
- Alcohol education
- MADD Victim Impact Panel ($25.00)
- Probation, unsupervised for 12-24 months
- Restitution, if applicable
- Civil driver's license suspension for up to 90 days; 30 days mandatory, 60 days can be restricted
- 8 points assessed against driver's license
- Interlock device for 12 months
Extreme DUI, 1st offense (BAC .15-199)
- 30 days jail; work release is possible
- $2,710.00 in fines, court assessments and surcharges
- Alcohol screening
- Alcohol education
- MADD Victim Impact Panel
- Probation, supervised for 24 months ($50.00 per month)
- Restitution, if applicable
- Civil driver's license suspension for 90 days; 30 days mandatory, 60 days can be restricted
- 8 points assessed against driver's license
- 30-day vehicle impoundment
- Interlock device for 12 months
Extreme DUI, 1st offense (BAC .200 or higher)
- 45 consecutive days of jail time
- $2,710.00 in fines, court assessments and surcharges
- Alcohol screening
- Alcohol education
- Probation, supervised for 24 months
- MADD Victim Impact Panel
- Civil driver's license suspension for 90 days; 30 days mandatory, 60 days can be restricted
- 8 points assessed against driver's license
- 30-day vehicle impoundment
- Interlock device for 12 months
2nd offense misdemeanor within 7 years (BAC under .15)
- 90 days jail, up to 60 days can be suspended; work release is possible
- $3,420.00 in fines, court assessments and surcharges
- Alcohol screening
- Alcohol education (36 hours)
- 30 hours of community service
- MADD Victim Impact Panel
- Probation, supervised for at least 24 months ($50.00 per month)
- Restitution, if applicable
- 8 points assessed against driver's license
- 1 year revocation of driver's license
- Interlock device for 12 months after revocation
Free consultation with a Tucson DUI attorney
To reach me, criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Oursland, quickly and directly to discuss your DUI charge, please call my cell phone 24/7 at (520) 477-0817, or send me an email at kjo@ourslandlaw.com. The consultation is free.
