Approximately 37 million people visit Arizona each year, and 16 million of those visit the Phoenix Metro area. Whether they are here to vacation, attend school or sporting events, or to see the attractions our State has to offer, many will be driving.
Unfortunately, some will be arrested for impaired driving. Suddenly, what was supposed to be a fun and enjoyable trip turns into a nightmare.
One of the most common questions a person asks after being arrested for a repeat offense, if they are visiting or a new resident to Arizona is “How will my prior DUI received in another state, impact my current DUI charges?”
Recently, an Arizona Appeals court addressed prior DUI charges involving out-of-state DUI convictions. The Appellate court considered whether a prior out-of-state DUI conviction would be used to reclassify charges to a felony for a third DUI conviction.
In this case the defendant had been charged with two counts of aggravated DUI, two counts of aggravated driving with a BAC of .08 or more and aggravated assault on a peace officer.