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DUI Penalties

If you or a loved one are facing charges for DUI (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol), you are undoubtedly worried about the potential penalties they can face. In Arizona, under chapter 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the penalties vary depending on the type of DUI offense that was committed. This page contains an overview of the minimum and maximum penalties for DUI-related offenses in Arizona.

However, it's important to note that your future is never set in stone. An experienced Tempe DUI defense lawyer can help you pursue positive outcomes such as dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts, acquittals, and minimized sentencing. Call (480) 413-1499 or send an online message to learn more.


Arizona DUI Penalty Overview

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First DUI (Non-extreme)
  • 1 day in jail
  • $250 fine + 80% surcharge
  • $500 prison assessment
  • $500 DPS
  • Jail costs
  • Evaluation costs
  • Treatment costs
  • Probation fees
  • 90 day driver license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device

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Second DUI (Non-extreme)
  • 30 days in jail
  • $250 fine + 80% surcharge
  • $1250 prison assessment
  • $250 abatement fee
  • jail costs
  • Evaluation costs
  • Treatment costs
  • Probation fees
  • driver license revoked for 1 year
  • Ignition interlock device

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1st Extreme DUI
  • 30 days in jail
  • $250 fine + 80% surcharge
  • $1000 prison assessment
  • $1000 DPS
  • $250 abatement fee
  • jail costs
  • Evaluation costs
  • Treatment costs
  • Probation fees
  • 90 day driver license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device

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2nd Extreme DUI
  • 120 days in jail
  • $250 fine + 80% surcharge
  • $1250 prison assessment
  • $1250 DPS
  • $250 abatement fee
  • jail costs
  • Evaluation costs
  • Treatment costs
  • Probation fees
  • driver license revoked for 1 year
  • Ignition interlock device

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1st Super Extreme .20+
  • 45 days in jail
  • Approx. $3,500 in fines and costs
  • Approx. $3,000 in jail costs
  • 90 day driver license suspension
  • Ignition interlock device

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2nd Super Extreme .20+
  • 180 days in jail
  • Approx. $4,500 in fines and costs
  • Approx. $12,500 in jail costs
  • driver license revoked for at least 1 year
  • Ignition interlock device

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Aggravated DUI - Felony
  • 3rd offense in 7 years, or revoked, restricted, suspended license
  • 4 months in Prison. If clean record - no prior felony convictions.
  • Up to $150,000 plus 80% surcharge
  • $1500 prison assessment
  • $250 abatement fee
  • Evaluation costs
  • Treatment costs
  • Probation fees
  • driver license revoked for 3 years
  • Ignition interlock device

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Aggravated DUI With Child in Vehicle - Felony
  • Child under 15 years old in vehicle
  • Up to $150,000 plus 80% surcharge
  • $1500 prison assessment
  • $250 abatement fee
  • jail costs
  • Evaluation costs
  • Treatment costs
  • Probation fees
  • driver license revoked for 3 years
  • Ignition interlock device

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Penalties for Juveniles Convicted of DUI - First Offense
(Someone under the age of 18)
  • Two year license suspension
  • $100 to $500 fine plus surcharges (court fees)
  • Court ordered substance abuse counseling (paid for by juvenile offender)
  • Community service hours

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Penalties for Juveniles Convicted of DUI - Second Offense
(Someone under the age of 18)
  • 30 days detention
  • Two year license suspension
  • $100 to $500 fine plus surcharges (court fees)
  • Court ordered substance abuse counseling (paid for by juvenile offender)
  • Community service hours

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