If my boyfriend is getting sentence on his 3rd DUI, can the judge give him less time then 2 years that the prosecutor is asking for?
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If my boyfriend is getting sentence on his 3rd DUI, can the judge give him less time then 2 years that the prosecutor is asking for?
Asked on March 13, 2014 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the judge can give him less time. There is no statutory minimum for a third offense in Arizona. The amount of jail/prison time is at the discretion of the judge.
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