Arizona DUI penalties are some of the most severe in the nation. If you are convicted of DUI in Arizona you will serve at least 24 hours in jail. In addition, you can expect substantial fines and loss of your driving privileges for a period of time. Other than the legal consequences, a drunk driving conviction may cause difficulty in gaining or obtaining employment, or could lead to disciplinary action at school. With so much at stake it’s important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side throughout the process. Below are the minimum penalties for a DUI conviction in Arizona.
DUI 1st Offense
First Drunk Driving Conviction
(Impaired to the Slightest Degree or 0.08% to .149% BAC)
Minimum Penalties
10 days jail (9 days suspended if defendant completes court ordered alcohol evaluation/treatment)
90 day license suspension
Ignition Interlock Device
$1,510.50 fines and assessments
Jail and court fees
Alcohol and drug evaluation/treatment (evaluation and counseling fees)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
Extreme DUI 1st Offense
First Extreme DUI Conviction
(0.15% or Greater BAC)
Minimum Penalties
30 days (21 days may be suspended if defendant installs an ignition interlock device for 12 months)
90 day license suspension
Ignition Interlock Device (1 year)
$2,710.00 fines and assessments
Jail and court fees
Alcohol and drug evaluation/treatment (evaluation and counseling fees)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
Super Extreme DUI 1st Offense
First Extreme DUI Conviction
(0.15% or Greater BAC)
Minimum Penalties
45 days (31 days may be suspended if defendant installs an ignition interlock device for 12 months)
90 day license suspension
Ignition Interlock Device (18 months)
$3,218.00 fines and assessments
$3,150 jail fees
Alcohol and drug evaluation/treatment (evaluation and counseling fees)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
Regular DUI 2nd Offense
Second Drunk Driving Conviction Within 7 Years
(Impaired to the Slightest Degree or 0.08% to .149% BAC)
Minimum Penalties
90 days (60 days suspended)
1 year license revocation
Ignition Interlock Device
$3,468.00 fines and assessments
$2,100 jail fees
Alcohol and drug evaluation/treatment (evaluation and counseling fees)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
Extreme DUI 2nd Offense
Second Extreme DUI Conviction Within 7 Years
(0.15% or Greater BAC)
Minimum Penalties
120 days jail/prison
1 year license revocation
Ignition Interlock Device (one year)
$3,718.00 fines and assessments
Jail and court fees
Alcohol and drug evaluation/treatment (evaluation and counseling fees)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
Super Extreme DUI 2nd Offense
Second Super Extreme DUI Conviction Within 7 Years
(0.20% or Greater BAC)
Minimum Penalties
180 days jail/prison
1 year license revocation
Ignition Interlock Device (two years)
$3,670.00 fines and assessments
$4,200 jail fees
Alcohol and drug evaluation/treatment (evaluation and counseling fees)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
