In April of 2013, the State of Arizona repealed the long standing employer exemption to the ignition interlock device requirement. http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130425arizonas-newest-laws.html Prior to the repeal, if a driver was required to use an ignition interlock device he/she could continue to operate his/her’s employer’s vehicle without an interlock device if: 1) the employer was notified of […]

An important but often overlooked step after a DUI is license reinstatement. After you complete your 90 day or 1 year suspension, you must have your license reinstated. Reinstating a suspension is a very simple process and can be accomplished by going to any local MVD office or by going online to www.servicearizona.com filling out […]

The Alcohol Screening class is a 15-30 minute one on one interview with an alcohol counselor who will ask you questions about your drinking habits and then recommend a treatment plan which you are not obligated to follow unless you are convicted of DUI. Typical treatment plan recommendations are 16 hours for first time offenders […]

Unfortunately, if you were placed under arrest and refused to take an intoxilizer breath test or submit to a blood draw then, if and when your license suspension goes into effect, the suspension is for one year no driving.  However, you can receive a Restricted License with a Special Ignition Interlock Device (SIID) after 90 […]

If this is your first DUI and you voluntarily agreed to the chemical test then, if and when your license suspension goes into effect, the suspension is for 90 days no driving. However, you can receive a Restricted License for the last 60 days of your suspension if you timely complete alcohol screening and a […]

After you get a DUI in Arizona, there are two ways you can receive notice of a license suspension. Either through an Admin Per Se/Implied Consent Affidavit or through a Corrective Action notice. The difference between the two is really in how you get notified. There is no difference in the penalty or length of […]