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Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses can be complicated. In Maryland, you can be prosecuted for a criminal and a civil offense when you are accused of driving under the influence. Because of this, statutes of limitation vary depending on the circumstances of the offense.
An Arizona DUI charge is a criminal offense usually penalized by fines, jail time or both. In addition to those penalties, most people convicted of a DUI in Arizona are court ordered to attend continuing education programs to learn more about alcohol, driving and the impact drunk driving has on others.
Like every other state, Arizona criminalizes driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants. Whenever these crimes occur, the statute of limitations begins ticking away. Depending on the nature of the crime, different Arizona statutes of limitations may apply in a DUI case.
Most DUI charges in Arizona are misdemeanors. There are two situations in which a first time DUI is also a felony: if you have a suspended license or if there is a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle. All DUIs carry jail time, fines, counseling and loss of license. Arizona law allows for subjectivity when arresting DUIs, since police can bring charges even if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is below the standard 0.08 percent mark.
