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dui substance abuse evaluation arizona

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Being stopped for a DUI is a stressful experience.  You can be stopped for DUI in a variety of ways. The most common are:

  • an officer stops you for some type of traffic infraction (or perceived traffic infraction) such as speeding, weaving, or failure to yield.
  • an officer responds to an accident scene where he does not necessarily witness you driving.

Either way, just about every DUI police report will begin with the Officer’s observations of signs of alcohol ingestion, such as odor of alcohol and bloodshot, watery eyes. Notwithstanding the fact that these are signs only indicative of ingestion, not necessarily impairment, the Officer will use this as a basis for “further investigation.”

“Further Investigation” in this context means asking you to step out of your car and perform field sobriety tests. The Officer will pay close attention to how you exit the car, the manner in which you provide him with your driver’s license, registration and insurance and the manner of your speech. Then the Officer will ask you to do Field Sobriety Tests. Depending on what the Officer observes and his suspicions, he will place you under arrest for DUI.

So, if you’ve been stopped for DUI, how do you respond? First — and most importantly — you must be courteous. Don’t try to bargain your way out of this. Be respectful. Second, ask for a private place to speak to an attorney. The Officer probably will not allow you to speak to one immediately, however, if he ultimately does not honor your request, your entire case can be thrown out.

State law requires all persons who seek the reinstatement of Arizona driving privileges following an alcohol or drug-related revocation to provide the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with a current substance abuse evaluation. The evaluation is required as part of the Revocation Investigation packet administered by the Arizona MVD. Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona.

To schedule a DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Arizna, contact Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468.

DUI substance abuse evaluation Arizona

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Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Arizona in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona. Many times people are unaware of the impact alcohol can have on them and the amount it takes to be considered impaired to drive a vehicle.  Below is an outline of what it takes to reach the legal limit in Arizona.

There isn’t a right answer to this question, each individual has unique characteristics that determine a BAC score. One drink can be considered 1 12-oz beer, 1 3oz glass of wine or 1-Shot or 1-oz of hard liquor. In fact it takes very little alcohol to become legally drunk and many variables such as weight, sex and body fat percentage can all be factors in the equation. The best answer is to have zero drinks before you drive. If you want to read more about the topic please see the Drink and Weight Table or check out our BAC Calculator.

With a second conviction of a DUI in Arizona you will receive a $900 fine ($500 + 80% surcharge) PLUS another $1,250 for your 2nd DUI Assessment and up to 90 days in jail. Drivers license will be revoked for one year. You will also have to install (at your expense) an interlock ignition device in all of your vehicles.

The vehicle will not start unless you blow into the device and prove that you have not consumed any alcohol. For a $1350 fine ($750 + 80% surcharge) PLUS a $250 DUI assessment PLUS a $1500 aggravated DUI assessment. A third drunk driving conviction within 60 month of the first two DUI’s is considered an “aggravated DUI” in Arizona.

The violation of the aggravated DUI law is a felony punishable by 4 months in prison plus mandatory drug and alcohol screening. Mandatory attendance for counseling. Your driver’s license will be revoked for 3 years and you will also have to install (at your expense) a interlock ignition device in all of your vehicles. The vehicle will not start unless you blow into the device and prove that you have not consumed any alcohol. Your car may be forfeited to the state and sold (The money goes to the state).

If you are convicted of a DUI Arizona and in need of a DUI substance abuse evaluation Arizona contact the Stonewall Institute today at 602-535-6468.

DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Arizona

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Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Arizona in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in Arizona.  Now that we have discussed what the legal limits on drinking and driving are, let’s take a look at the activities that the state of Arizona considers to be illegal while operating a motor vehicle:

The State of Arizona law prohibits driving under any of the following circumstances:

  • Any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree.
  • An Alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within 2 hours of driving.
  • If the Vehicle is a Commercial motor vehicle that requires a commercial drivers license and the operator has an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or above.
  • For a driver under the age of 21 years to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while there is any spirituous liquor in the driver’s body.
  • A person driving with any illegal drug or the metabolite of any illegal drug in their body.

As you can read above, in the State of Arizona has drunk driving laws for adults and drivers under the age of 21. If you are a commercial driver the allowed concentration of alcohol is reduced to .04 percent or above. Like many other states, being convicted of a DUI in Arizona is a Misdemeanor Criminal Conviction.

If you are convicted of a DUI Arizona and in need of a DUI substance abuse evaluation Arizona, contact the Stonewall Institute today at 602-535-6468.

Dui Substance Abuse Evaluation Arizona

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The State of Arizona has a drunk driving law that prohibits a person from driving when they have a concentration of .08 percent or more alcohol in their blood system. The measurement of 0.08 percent Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the standard measurement used by all states in America. Studies have determined that a BAC level of 0.05 Percent leaves most drivers “Impaired”, therefore the 0.08 percent measurement has been calculated as the standard measurement for a DUI conviction in the United States. If you are convicted of a drunk driving offense in the State of Arizona you face many penalties such as jail time, fines and Arizona SR22 insurance requirements.

Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Arizona in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona. State law requires all persons who seek the reinstatement of Arizona driving privileges following an alcohol or drug-related revocation to provide the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with a current substance abuse evaluation. The evaluation is required as part of the Revocation Investigation packet administered by the Arizona MVD.

If you are in need of a DUI substance abuse evaluation Arizona, contact the Stonewall Institute today at 602-535-6468.

DUI substance abuse evaluation Arizona

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Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Arizona in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona.

In Arizona there are specific laws and penalties for people who fall under the category of “Extreme DUI“. A person is said to be an Extreme DUI if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.15 or higher within two hours of driving or being in actual control of a vehicle. A person convicted of Extreme DUI Arizona is convicted of a criminal misdemeanor.

First Extreme DUI Conviction

$900 fine ($500 + 80% surcharge) PLUS another $250 for a “DUI Assessment” PLUS $1250 extreme DUI assessment. Your drivers license will be revoked for 1 year. You will also have to install (at your expense) a interlock ignition device in all of your vehicles. The vehicle will not start unless you blow into the device and prove that you have not consumed any alcohol.

Second Extreme DUI Conviction(Within 5 years of the first)

$450 fine ($250 + 80% surcharge) PLUS another $250 for a “DUI Assessment” PLUS $1000 extreme DUI assessment. Your drivers license will be suspended from 90 days to 1 year. You will also have to install (at your expense) a interlock ignition device in all of your vehicles. The vehicle will not start unless you blow into the device and prove that you have not consumed any alcohol.

State law requires all persons who seek the reinstatement of Arizona driving privileges following an alcohol or drug-related revocation to provide the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with a current substance abuse evaluation. The evaluation is required as part of the Revocation Investigation packet administered by the Arizona MVD.

To schedule a DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Arizona, contact Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468.

DUI substance abuse evaluation Arizona

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Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Arizona in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona.  Below you will find a break down of the Arizona law for drunk driving should you find yourself facing a DUI conviction.

First Drunk Driving Conviction

  • DUI Base Fine = $250
  • Arizona DUI Surcharge = $200
  • Probation Surcharge = $10
  • Prison Construction Assessment = $500
  • Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment = $500
  • Jail – Minimum 24 Hours up to 10 Days
  • License Suspension – From 90-360 Days
  • Ignition Interlock Device – Court May Order Installation of Ignition Interlock Device at the expense of the Convicted DUI Offender.

State law also requires all persons who seek the reinstatement of Arizona driving privileges following an alcohol or drug-related revocation to provide the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with a current substance abuse evaluation.

To schedule an appointment today to meet with a counselor regarding a DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Arizona, contact the Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468.

DUI substance abuse evaluation Tempe

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Being stopped for a DUI is a stressful experience.  You can be stopped for DUI in a variety of ways. The most common are:

  • an officer stops you for some type of traffic infraction (or perceived traffic infraction) such as speeding, weaving, or failure to yield.
  • an officer responds to an accident scene where he does not necessarily witness you driving.

Either way, just about every DUI police report will begin with the Officer’s observations of signs of alcohol ingestion, such as odor of alcohol and bloodshot, watery eyes. Notwithstanding the fact that these are signs only indicative of ingestion, not necessarily impairment, the Officer will use this as a basis for “further investigation.”

“Further Investigation” in this context means asking you to step out of your car and perform field sobriety tests. The Officer will pay close attention to how you exit the car, the manner in which you provide him with your driver’s license, registration and insurance and the manner of your speech. Then the Officer will ask you to do Field Sobriety Tests. Depending on what the Officer observes and his suspicions, he will place you under arrest for DUI.

So, if you’ve been stopped for DUI, how do you respond? First — and most importantly — you must be courteous. Don’t try to bargain your way out of this. Be respectful. Second, ask for a private place to speak to an attorney. The Officer probably will not allow you to speak to one immediately, however, if he ultimately does not honor your request, your entire case can be thrown out.

State law requires all persons who seek the reinstatement of Arizona driving privileges following an alcohol or drug-related revocation to provide the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with a current substance abuse evaluation. The evaluation is required as part of the Revocation Investigation packet administered by the Arizona MVD. Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona.

To schedule a DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Tempe, contact Stonewall Institute at 602-535-6468.

DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Tempe

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Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Tempe in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona. Many times people are unaware of the impact alcohol can have on them and the amount it takes to be considered impaired to drive a vehicle.  Below is an outline of what it takes to reach the legal limit in Arizona.

There isn’t a right answer to this question, each individual has unique characteristics that determine a BAC score. One drink can be considered 1 12-oz beer, 1 3oz glass of wine or 1-Shot or 1-oz of hard liquor. In fact it takes very little alcohol to become legally drunk and many variables such as weight, sex and body fat percentage can all be factors in the equation. The best answer is to have zero drinks before you drive. If you want to read more about the topic please see the Drink and Weight Table or check out our BAC Calculator.

With a second conviction of a DUI in Arizona you will receive a $900 fine ($500 + 80% surcharge) PLUS another $1,250 for your 2nd DUI Assessment and up to 90 days in jail. Drivers license will be revoked for one year. You will also have to install (at your expense) an interlock ignition device in all of your vehicles.

The vehicle will not start unless you blow into the device and prove that you have not consumed any alcohol. For a $1350 fine ($750 + 80% surcharge) PLUS a $250 DUI assessment PLUS a $1500 aggravated DUI assessment. A third drunk driving conviction within 60 month of the first two DUI’s is considered an “aggravated DUI” in Arizona.

The violation of the aggravated DUI law is a felony punishable by 4 months in prison plus mandatory drug and alcohol screening. Mandatory attendance for counseling. Your driver’s license will be revoked for 3 years and you will also have to install (at your expense) a interlock ignition device in all of your vehicles. The vehicle will not start unless you blow into the device and prove that you have not consumed any alcohol. Your car may be forfeited to the state and sold (The money goes to the state).

If you are convicted of a DUI Tempe and in need of a DUI substance abuse evaluation Tempe, contact the Stonewall Institute today at 602-535-6468.

DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Services Tempe

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Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Tempe in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in Arizona.  Now that we have discussed what the legal limits on drinking and driving are, let’s take a look at the activities that the state of Arizona considers to be illegal while operating a motor vehicle:

The State of Arizona law prohibits driving under any of the following circumstances:

  • Any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree.
  • An Alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within 2 hours of driving.
  • If the Vehicle is a Commercial motor vehicle that requires a commercial drivers license and the operator has an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or above.
  • For a driver under the age of 21 years to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while there is any spirituous liquor in the driver’s body.
  • A person driving with any illegal drug or the metabolite of any illegal drug in their body.

As you can read above, in the State of Arizona has drunk driving laws for adults and drivers under the age of 21. If you are a commercial driver the allowed concentration of alcohol is reduced to .04 percent or above. Like many other states, being convicted of a DUI in Arizona is a Misdemeanor Criminal Conviction.

If you are convicted of a DUI Tempe and in need of a DUI substance abuse evaluation Tempe, contact the Stonewall Institute today at 602-535-6468.

DUI Substance Abuse Evaluation Tempe

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The State of Arizona has a drunk driving law that prohibits a person from driving when they have a concentration of .08 percent or more alcohol in their blood system. The measurement of 0.08 percent Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the standard measurement used by all states in America. Studies have determined that a BAC level of 0.05 Percent leaves most drivers “Impaired”, therefore the 0.08 percent measurement has been calculated as the standard measurement for a DUI conviction in the United States. If you are convicted of a drunk driving offense in the State of Arizona you face many penalties such as jail time, fines and Arizona SR22 insurance requirements.

Stonewall Institute offers DUI evaluation services Tempe in order for individuals to be considered for the reinstatement of driving privileges in the state of Arizona. State law requires all persons who seek the reinstatement of Arizona driving privileges following an alcohol or drug-related revocation to provide the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with a current substance abuse evaluation. The evaluation is required as part of the Revocation Investigation packet administered by the Arizona MVD.

If you are in need of a DUI substance abuse evaluation Tempe, contact the Stonewall Institute today at 602-535-6468.