The cases discussed in this series are primarily based on memorandum decisions issued by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Memorandum decisions are only binding on that individual case and are not legal precedent for other cases. However, their discussion of the facts, legal issues presented and sentences imposed are a good guide for what it takes to be found guilty of a DUI in Arizona, and what the sentences could be. Keep in mind almost all of these cases arose from the defendant’s appeal after a felony DUI trial. Sentences for felony DUIs which are resolved by plea agreement are often less than those imposed after a jury trial.
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