Dui Penalties In Phoenix
Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the country. Arizona’s DUI laws are constantly being updated and revised, with some of the most recent changes occurring on December 31, 2011. As a result, if you are accused of DUI you are facing serious jail time, fines and suspension of your driving privileges. The difference of a few points on your BAC can mean the difference between spending 30 or 1 day in jail. So having an attorney that can cast doubt on the State’s case and the evidence against you can make all the difference.
COMMON DUI CHARGES & PENALTIES
| Offense | Jail Time | Fines | Driving Privileges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Regular DUI (BAC .08-.15) | Minimum 1 Day. (In some circumstances jail can be waived) |
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90-day driving suspension with 6-12 months interlock. |
| 1st Extreme DUI (BAC .15-.2) | Minimum 30 days with the possibility of a reduction to 9 days. |
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90-day driving suspension with 6-12 months interlock. |
| 1st Super Extreme DUI (BAC > .2) | Minimum 45 days with the possibility of a reduction to 14 days. |
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90-day driving suspension with 18 months interlock. |
| 2nd Regular DUI | Minimum 30 days. Home confinement possible after 6 days. |
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One year license revocation with 12 months interlock. |
| 2nd Extreme DUI | Minimum 120 days. Home confinement possible after 24 days. |
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One year license revocation with 12 months interlock. |
| 2nd Super Extreme DUI | Minimum 180 days. Home confinement possible after 36 days. |
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One year license revocation with 24 months interlock. |
| Aggravated DUI (child in the car) | Minimum 10 days. |
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3 year license revocation with 12 months interlock |
| Aggravated DUI (DUI on suspended license/ 3rd plus DUI) | Minimum 120 days in department of corrections (prison) |
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3 year license revocation with 24 months interlock |
CIVIL/DRIVERS LICENSE PENALTIES
You should also be aware that a DUI counts as 8 points against your drivers’ license. Often times your DUI is bundled with other civil traffic violations. The effect is that you may lose your license for much longer than the standard 90 day suspension that comes with a DUI. In fact, if you get too many points your license could be revoked. Our attorneys can often negotiate away some of your civil violations or get you into traffic school so that you do not lose your license for an extended period of time.
- If you acquire 8-12 points in a year your driving privileges may be suspended for 3 months.
- If you acquire 13-17 points in a year your driving privileges will be suspended for 3 months
- If you acquire 18-23 points in a year your driving privileges will be suspended for 6 months
Common Civil Traffic Offenses and their Point Totals
| Offense | Points |
| DUI – A.R.S. §28-1381(A)(1), (2) | 8 |
| Extreme DUI – A.R.S. §28-1382 | 8 |
| Reckless Driving – A.R.S. §28-693 | 8 |
| Racing on Highway – A.R.S. §28-708 | 8 |
| Aggressive Driving – A.R.S. §28-695 | 8 |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident – A.R.S. §§28-662 – 665 | 6 |
| Failure to Stop for a Traffic Signal, Stop Sign or to Yield the Right-of-Way, Causing Death – A.R.S. §28-672 | 6 |
| Failure to Stop for a Traffic Signal, Stop Sign or to Yield the Right-of-Way, Causing Serious Injury – A.R.S. §28-672 | 4 |
| Speeding – A.R.S. §28-701 | 3 |
| Gore Area Violations – A.R.S. §28-644 | 3 |
| Any other moving traffic violation | 2 |
*The above does not constitute legal advice nor does it form any attorney client privilege. The above is provided purely for informational purposes only. The Law is consistently changing and the above is not guaranteed or warranted to be accurate. The above should not be relied upon without first speaking to an attorney who can advise you on how the Law would apply to your unique circumstances.