DUI Penalty Chart

The chart below outlines the DUI offenses by blood alcohol concentration and other circumstances that classify the offense as a misdemeanor or felony. The chart outlines the penalties by number of violations, jail time, fines and additional monetary penalties, and effect on driving privileges. It also indicates if treatment programs could mitigate the outcome and if additional requirements such as community service could be imposed by a judge. These penalties are set forth in Arizona’s DUI laws.

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Violation BAC Classification Incarceration Fine of at Least: Additional Assessments Driving Privileges Screening, Education or Treatment

DUI Charge
1st Violation

 0.01 Thru 0.149 Class 1 Misdemeanor 24 hours To 10 days $250 $500 to PCOF $500 to GF 30 to 90 day suspension.(Drug DUI 1 year suspension) IID for 1 year.* If completed, the court may suspend all but 24 hours of the jail sentence.

Extreme DUI Charge 1st Violation

 0.15 Thru 0.199 Class 1 Misdemeanor 30 To 90 days (30 consecutive days) $250 $250 to DUIAF $1000 to PCOF $1000 to GF Revoked for 1 year with IID for 1 year after driving privileges are restored If completed, the court may suspend all but 30 days of the jail sentence.

Super Extreme DUI 1st Violation

 0.20 or greater Class 1 Misdemeanor 45 To 90 days (45 consecutive days) $500 $250 to DUIAF $1000 to PCOF $1000 to GF Revoked for 1 year with IID for 18 months after driving privileges are restored Required

DUI Charge 2nd Violation within 7 years

 0.01 Thru 0.149 Class 1 Misdemeanor 10 To 90 days $500 $1250 to PCOF $1250 to GF Revoked for 1 year with IID for 1 year after driving privileges are restored If completed, the court may suspend all but 30 days of the jail sentence.
Extreme DUI Charge 2nd Violation within 7 years 0.15 Thru 0.199 Class 1 Misdemeanor 120 days with at least 60 consecutive days $500 $250 to DUIAF $1250 to PCOF $1250 to GF Revoked for 1 year with IID for 1 year after driving privileges are restored Required

Super Extreme DUI Charge 2nd Violation within 7 years

 0.20 or greater Class 1 Misdemeanor 180 days with at least 90 consecutive days $1000 $250 to DUIAF $1250 to PCOF $1250 to GF Revoked for 1 year with IID for 2 years after driving privileges are restored Required
Aggravated DUI Charge 3rd or violation within 7 years 0.08 or greater Class 4 Felony 4 to 45 months in prison $750 $250 to DUIAF $1500 to PCOF $1500 to GF Revoked for 3 years with IID for 1 year after driving privileges are restored Required
Aggravated DUI Charge: Suspended/Revoked for a prior DUI 0.08 or greater Class 4 Felony 4 to 45 months in prison $750 $250 to DUIAF $1500 to PCOF $1500 to GF Revoked for 3 years with IID for 1 year after driving privileges are restored Required
Aggravated DUI Charge:Children under 15 years old in the vehicle 0.08 or greater Class 6 Felony 4 to 45 months in prison $750 $250 to DUIAF $1500 to PCOF $1500 to GF Revoked for 3 years, if BAC is 0.15 or higher, IID for 1 year after driving privileges are restored Required

 

However, there are a number of ways to defend a DUI charge, and the facts will vary in each case individually. DUI, Extreme DUI, Super Extreme DUI and Aggravated DUI are serious charges that will affect the rest of your life. You will need an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney to fight for your rights. Contact our law firm immediately to have your case evaluated before you speak with anyone else.

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