Having a criminal record with a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction can affect your career, your eligibility for housing and financial aid, and your reputation. Until recently, it was not possible to expunge a DUI conviction in Arizona. However, new laws now allow qualifying individuals to clear their records through expungement.
Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona can lead to significant penalties, including mandatory jail time and the loss of your driving privileges. A diversion program is a type of alternative sentence that is available to first-time offenders in some states.
Marijuana laws are confusing and constantly changing throughout the U.S. Arizona is one of several states that recently changed its marijuana laws. It legalized the cultivation, purchase, possession and use of recreational marijuana in November 2020. Here is an updated explanation of all of Arizona’s current marijuana cultivation and distribution laws.
Arizona is harsh in its prosecution and sentencing of drug crimes. It is one of the strictest states in the US in terms of drug laws and related charges. The crime of drug possession specifically refers to having an illicit drug on your person or property, such as your vehicle or home.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal charge in Arizona, with penalties ranging from 10 to 180 days in jail and fines from $1,500 to $5,000. The more you know about Arizona’s DUI laws, the better equipped you will be should you ever face this charge.
