By the numbers
● 3,235: Tucson Police Department DUI arrests so far this year.
● 1,175: DUI offenders in Pima County currently on supervised probation.
● 1 in 5: DUI cases in the total probation caseload.
● 8: Probation officers supervising the county's aggravated-DUI offenders.
● 1 in 3: Proportion of DUI offenders who fail to comply with court orders.
● 1 in 4: Proportion of aggravated-DUI offenders who fail probation.
Aggravated DUI
● Aggravating factors in felony DUI cases include:
● Driving on a suspended license
● Three DUIs within 5 years
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● Children in the vehicle
Sources: Pima County Adult Probation Department and Traffic Injury Research Foundation
NewsTalk
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● Are there other options available to make sure probation terms are met?
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