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Counting the Costs: First DUI Penalties in Arizona
Why You Need to Hire an Experienced DUI Lawyer
According to Arizona DUI laws, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. Despite the national legal limit for impairment set at .08 grams of alcohol per deciliter of blood, Arizona’s statute (A.R.S. §28-1381) prohibits driving under the influence even if impairment is detected in the slightest degree.
First offense DUI charges can also include Aggravated DUI, applicable if a child under 15 years old was in the car during the citation. Additionally, there are extreme and super-extreme DUI convictions, with increased penalties for higher levels of blood alcohol concentration or drug content (BADC).
Arizona’s DUI laws are not only stringent but also intricate, particularly for first-time offenders. As you can see in our penalties chart below, the complexities of the Arizona DUI law mean there are many layers to the charge and the subsequent penalties. Having an experienced lawyer can make navigating these layers much easier. The bottom line is – if you are facing a DUI charge in Arizona, you need an experienced DUI defense lawyer.
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Standard DUI
(BAC higher than .08%)
1st Offense
- Jail Time Days: 1+
- Home Detention Days: After 1 Day Served
- License Suspension: 90 Days – 1 Year
- Penalties and Fines: $1,500+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 6 Months
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
2nd Offense
- Jail Time Days: 6+
- Home Detention Days: 24+
- License Revocation: 1 Year
- Penalties and Fines: $3,500+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 1 Year
- Community Service Hours: 30+
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
3rd Offense
- Prison Time Days: 120+
- Home Detention Days: Not Available
- Supervised Probation: 5+ Years
- License Revocation: 3 Years
- Penalties and Fines: $5,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 2 Years
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
Extreme DUI
(BAC higher than .15%)
1st Offense
- Jail Time Days: 2+
- Home Detention Days: 7+
- License Suspension: 90 Days – 1 Year
- Penalties and Fines: $3,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 1 Year
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
2nd Offense
- Jail Time Days: 24+
- Home Detention Days: 36+
- License Revocation: 1 Year
- Penalties and Fines: $4,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 1 Year+
- Community Service Hours: 30+
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
3rd Offense
- Prison Time Days: 120+
- Home Detention Days: Not Available
- Supervised Probation: 5+ Years
- License Revocation: 3 Years
- Penalties and Fines: $5,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 2 Years
- 8 Points on License
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
Super Extreme DUI
(BAC higher than .20%)
1st Offense
- Jail Time Days: 3+
- Home Detention Days: 11+
- License Suspension: 90 Days – 1 Year
- Penalties and Fines: $3,500+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 1+ Years
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
2nd Offense
- Jail Time Days: 36+
- Home Detention Days: 54+
- License Revocation: 1 Year
- Penalties and Fines: $5,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 2 Years
- Community Service Hours: 30+
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
3rd Offense
- Prison Time Days: 120+
- Home Detention Days: Not Available
- Supervised Probation: 5+ Years
- License Revocation: 3 Years
- Penalties and Fines: $5,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 2 Years
- Points on License: 8
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
Aggravated DUI Felony
(Class 4 & Class 6 Felony)
Penalties
- Prison Time Days: 120+
- Supervised Probation: 5+ Years
- License Suspension/Revocation: 1-3 Years
- Penalties and Fines: $5,000+
- Ignition Interlock Device: 2 Years
- 8 Points on License
- Alcohol Screening and Counseling
- Traffic Survival School
- SR22 Insurance
Class 4 Felony
- Driving on a Invalid License (Suspended, Revoked, Cancelled)
- Driving Without Ignition Interlock When Required
- Two+ DUI Convictions Within the Past Seven Years
- Driving the Wrong Way
Class 6 Felony
- Driving with a Minor 15 Years Old or Younger in the Vehicle
Arizona First DUI Defense
What Penalties Are You Facing?
In certain circumstances, the penalties for a first offense DUI can be a lot more severe than what is detailed above, including cases involving serious bodily injury or death caused to another person, as well as DUIs involving a high level of impairment.
Often, if a DUI defense lawyer is unable to get their client’s charge dropped due to the circumstances of the investigation, testing, or arrest, they will attempt to seek a plea deal in which the client pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for lighter consequences. In many cases, they will seek a reduction to the slightly impaired DUI charge.
A first offense DUI in Arizona is a serious criminal charge that can have life-changing consequences. If you or a loved one has been charged with a first offense DUI, it is important to seek experienced legal guidance as soon as possible.
The criminal defense lawyers at Future First Criminal Law have successfully represented many clients facing first offense DUI charges in Arizona. We understand the ins and outs of DUI law and will work tirelessly to get the best possible outcome for your case.
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Reinstatement Of Driving Privileges After A First Time DUI
Those who have had their driver’s license suspended as a result of a DUI in Arizona can sometimes obtain a restricted license that will allow them to drive to work or school, as well as to drug or alcohol classes or treatment. You will likely qualify for a restricted license, provided:
- Your alcohol or drug impaired driving did not result in the serious bodily injury or death of another person.
- You have not received another DUI or refused a chemical blood or breath alcohol concentration test in the past 7 years.
- You have provided satisfactory proof of the completion of drug and alcohol screening.
- Pay the MVD reinstatement fee.
In order to reinstate your driving privileges after they have been suspended due to a DUI, you must do the following:
- Contact the court listed on the suspension notice and pay all penalties that are delinquent.
- Obtain a court clearance receipt or court abstract form that lists a final disposition code and date, violation code and date, and complaint number.
- Proof of future financial responsibility, known as SR22, from an insurance company licensed to conduct business in Arizona, a certificate from the Arizona Office of the Treasurer showing a deposit in cash, or a certificate of deposit of $40,000.
- Pay the reinstatement fee in addition to the application fee.
- Enroll and successfully complete an alcohol or drug screening and education or treatment program.
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