Arizona DUI Law

The chart below is a summary of possible penalties for DUI conviction in Arizona.

(Note: Given the frequent legislative changes in the area of DUI law and the unique nature of each case, readers are urged not to rely solely on graphs and charts. You are advised to review Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and to consult with an experienced attorney. Statutory and case law citations are omitted. The Court may require a term of probation, community service, substance/alcohol screening and treatment and/or an ignition interlock device.)
Offense
Jail
Fines
Probation possible?
License Suspension, Breath Test Taken
License Suspension, Breath Test Refusal
License Revocation
Interlock?
First Offense DUI Minimum 1-10 days, Maximum 6 months $250-$2500 plus surcharges Yes Possibly 90 days 1 year   No
Second Offense DUI Minimum 30-60 days, Maximum 6 months $500-$2500 plus surcharges Yes     1 year Yes
Extreme DUI, No Prior Conviction (0.15% BAC) Minimum 30 days $300-$2500 plus surcharges Yes Depends on prior history     Yes
Extreme DUI, Prior Conviction Minimum 120 days, Maximum 6 months $500-$2500 plus surcharges Yes       Yes
Aggravated DUI (2 Prior Convictions in Last 5 Years, and or No Valid Drivers License) Class 4 Felony, Minimum 4 months, Presumptive prison term of 3 years Up to $150,000 plus surcharges Prison as a condition of probation     Minimum 3 years Yes
Aggravated DUI, Child under 15 in Vehicle Class 6 Felony, Minimums same as normal DUI, but Presumptive prison term of 1 year (Mitigated, 6 months; Aggravated, 1.5 years) Up to $150,000 plus surcharges Yes     Minimum 3 years Yes

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