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Ignition Interlock Device No Longer Required Drug DUI Penalty in Arizona
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Arizona’s SB 1228 has passed, and will allow judges to have some discretion as to whether or not to impose installation and use of an IID. This article will provide an overview of the new law as well as other related information about Arizona’s Ignition Interlock Device Program to include: Overview of Arizona SB 1228; Ignition Interlock Devices used in DUI Sentencing; AZ removes Ignition Interlock Device Requirement for Drug DUI; How Arizona’s the new law will Impact Arizona Drivers; Driver Obligations for Use and Reporting of IID; 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona DUI IID Program; DUI Classifications, Penalties & Criminal Defense Mesa AZ

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