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What Are The Collateral Consequences Of A DUI In Arizona?

Are Most People Surprised At The Collateral Consequences That A DUI Conviction Can Have On Their Life?

There is always a potential of collateral consequences, especially concerning people’s job and people’s insurance. When the first-time offense is a misdemeanor, usually the collateral consequences can be minimized. There may be short term impacts, especially in the case of teachers or nurses, people who have oversight agencies, or require fingerprint clearance cards. Those are some of the bigger issues that people have with the collateral consequences of a DUI arrest, not even certainly a DUI conviction.

Some of the obvious consequences of a DUI conviction are that insurance rates can go up, the potential need for an ignition interlock device, having a fingerprint clearance card taken away, the fines and fees that are required by law and the license suspension as required by law. Some people have to deal with their license suspension just for being arrested for a DUI, even if ultimately they end up never being convicted of any type of offense.

There are definitely collateral consequences and it’s not just a matter of paying a fine and moving on with your life. Teachers and nurses tend to deal with more collateral consequences than the general public but there are ways of minimizing those outcomes and that’s why it’s important to have an attorney to advise you what to do if you are facing a DUI charge. It is especially important if you are a nurse or in nursing school or you are a teacher or really in any type of profession.

There are some people who are in certain professions which basically means that if they are charged with a DUI, they are going to lose their job. This usually comes down to truck drivers and professional drivers with CDL licenses – commercial driver’s licenses. In places like UPS or FedEx, if you are arrested for a DUI, you may end up losing your job or at least get transferred to a different location. Mechanics can also have issues because they need a license in order to do their job. Sometimes it can be minimized. Most of the time, it can be minimized but sometimes, it can’t be done and people do end up losing their jobs, at least temporarily.

These are people who do not get the guidance of an attorney that knows what they are doing or people who did not take the initiative to actually consult with an attorney at all.

What Are Some Of The Things Someone With A DUI Conviction On Their Record Might Face From A Financial Standpoint?

Money is going to be spent on an attorney and on fines and fees that are required under Arizona law that are mandatory. There are mandatory minimums if they are convicted of a DUI. Their insurance rates will also likely go up. They are going to have to deal with an ignition interlock device or have to pay for cab rides or other public transport such as Uber, the Metro Rail or the bus, all of which costs money.

Are Fines Or Classes Additional?

In most cases, the offender is going to be required to do some sort of alcohol or drug counseling as well and that does cost money. A counselor determines how many hours of counseling a person is required to do. The more hours of counseling, the more money it costs.

A DUI Charge In Arizona Has A Number Of Collateral Consequences. Call the Law Offices of Brian D. Sloan for a FREE Initial Consultation at 480-900-0384 or 602-900-0384 and get the information and legal answers you’re seeking.

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“I am one of only a handful of Phoenix DUI Lawyers that focuses solely on DUI Defense representation.”

I have spent my entire career SOLELY focused on Arizona DUI Defense Representation, having personally defended more than 4,400 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) clients in the past 19+ years.

If you’re looking for a Divorce Attorney, Tax Attorney, Civil Attorney, etc., I can comfortably say, "I’m not the one for you." I ONLY defend DUI cases in most of Maricopa County, Arizona.

Coming up with traditional, as well as outside-the-box motions and defenses for my clients, often with good results, is the hallmark of my practice.

Lawyers that say they are "aggressive" or "will fight for you" are a dime a dozen. They use these phrases because it is a proven advertising phrase. Being "aggressive" isn’t the same as being good, and is often used to put on a show to hide the fact that they aren’t doing anything meaningful for the client.

The same is true for the Lawyers claiming to do DUI Defense, and Criminal Cases, and Accident Cases, and Divorces, etc. A Jack-of-all-Trades is a master of none! By handling all sorts of cases, they take away from their ability to truly focus on DUIs, and keep up-to-date on the latest changes in DUI Defense Representation.

What I offer is intelligent, quality DUI Defense at an exceptional price. Unlike many other law firms, if you hire The Law Offices of Brian D. Sloan, you actually get me representing you, doing all the work, and working the case. You aren’t hiring one guy with all the experience, but getting the underling with very little knowledge or experience.

I work seven days a week on my client’s cases, and spend hours laying all my thoughts out for my clients in writing, so they can understand their options, and my recommendations. No other DUI Lawyer in the state does this. I try to do what I can to go above-and-beyond for my clients. I hate when the businesses I deal with nickel-and-dime me with hidden costs, and I take pride in not doing that to my clients.

I have not only taught other lawyers how to do DUI Defense Representation at statewide seminars, but I have produced DUI Legal Guides used by defense lawyers across Arizona.

I am one of Arizona's most award-winning DUI Defense Lawyers, as well as being recognized nationally. I was the only DUI Defense Lawyer in the United States named a "Power Lawyer" in a 2022 issue of USA Today

There are no other private Lawyers in Arizona that have personally defended more DUI cases than I have. And as a bonus, I offer a very reasonable flat rate for my legal services, with a payment plan, and without any hidden charges. This guarantees that I offer some of the most competitive rates among all Arizona DUI Attorneys, while being a well-documented and preeminent leader in the field of DUI Defense Representation.

Over the years, countless people have come to me after discovering that their first lawyer made a mistake, gave them false hope or false promises, or simply took their money and didn't do much to advance their case. And you would be surprised at how often this happens.

So, instead of wasting time and money on the wrong DUI Defense Attorney, do yourself a favor and get the proven and well-recognized best DUI Lawyer in Phoenix and the surrounding areas of Maricopa County.

You can reach me on my personal cell phone at 480-720-7839 for a Free ‘In Depth’ Consultation.

I personally defend DUI cases in urban Maricopa County City, Town, and Justice Courts, including:

Ahwatukee / Agua Fria / Arcadia Biltmore / Avondale / Buckeye / Chandler / Country Meadows / Desert Ridge / Dreamy Draw / Downtown / East Mesa / El Centro / Encanto / Gilbert / Glendale / Goodyear / Guadalupe / Highland / Kyrene / Litchfield Park / Maryvale / McDowell Mountain / Mesa / Moon Valley / North Mesa / Peoria / Phoenix / Queen Creek / San Marcos / San Tan / South Mountain / Scottsdale / Tempe / University Lakes / West McDowell / West Mesa / White Tank

For any other Courts in the State of Arizona, including Felony cases, I would recommend my associates on The Arizona DUI Team, whom I work closely with, but I am not the one personally representing the client.


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