Those that have been accused of aggravated DUI will have some of the more harsh consequences in DUI convictions.
Therefore, those accused typically hire legal representation to defend themselves.
Failure to do so may leave them without the privilege of having a license for the rest of their lives.
A person is arrested with a DUI when they are driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol or other drugs in their system.
This makes them a hazard to others on the road.
Police and highway patrolman are constantly on the outlook for people showing the signs of DUI.
One of the more severe forms of DUI is called an "aggravated DUI.
" There are several different circumstances that may result in an individual being charged with this offense.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Driving with an excessively high blood alcohol content - The legal limit for blood alcohol content is.
08%; driving far beyond this number may result in an aggravated DUI charge. - Driving with a passenger under the age of 15 - Endangering the life of child is not looked upon lightly in the courts.
- Driving with a suspended or revoked license - Those who have already lost there license due to previous criminal offenses may be charged with this felony.
- Multiple drunk driving arrests - Those that have established a pattern of DUI charges will face aggravated DUI charges.
Often times, intoxicated drivers are caught due to causing an accident.
If this occurs, the driver may not only face felony DUI charges, but personal injury lawsuits as well.
With harsh consequences on the line, defense should be taken seriously.
Charges of aggravated DUI may be lessened and innocence may be proven for those charged with this crime For more information regarding aggravated DUI defense, visit the website of the Arizona DUI attorneys at Thompson & Volquardsen, P.
C.