**UPDATED Jan 1, 2019** Resolving your License Suspension after a DUI arrest can be an overwhelming and complicated process.  Fortunately, we have taken the time to breakdown and simplify the process with our Arizona DUI – Drivers’ License Suspension Guide 2019 Edition.  Here you can find the latest rules and procedure for challenging and reducing […]

The following Question was asked by an Avvo User: What do I need to do to get my AZ license reinstated since I don’t live there any more? I live in Florida and have a suspended license in Arizona due to a DUI in 2010. Florida tells me that I need to reinstate my AZ […]

If you were arrested for DUI in Arizona you very likely had your vehicle impounded. How soon you can get your car back will depend on what type of charges you are facing. The first thing to do is check with the vehicle impound report that was given to you by the police officer. It […]

How Long Do you have to use an ignition interlock device for an Arizona DUI? An ignition interlock device (IID) is the machine that prevents you from starting a car with alcohol in your system by requiring you to blow into it before the car will start. The difference between an IID and a “Special” […]

In Arizona, if you are convicted of driving while impaired by marijuana, prescription drugs or driving with an illegal metabolite in your system, the suspension is for one year no driving with no ability to shorten your suspension or request a restricted license. Your only way to avoid a one year suspension would be to […]

What happens to your out of state drivers license if you are visiting Arizona and get a DUI? Does Arizona have the ability to suspend a license from another State? Only the state that issued your license can suspend, revoke or add points to your license. To get around this for out of state license […]

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 you are convicted of a second DUI offense within 84 months your license will be revoked for one year.  A revocation is far more severe than a standard suspension as you must reapply to have your license reinstated.  However, you can apply to receive a Restricted License with a Special Ignition Interlock Device (SIID) […]