What are DUI penalties in Arizona?

Arizona has earned a reputation as the strictest DUI state under A.R.S. §§ 28-1381 to 28-1383, which impose mandatory minimum jail and IID even for first-time offenders.

1. BAC Limits — .08% for drivers 21+, .04% for commercial drivers, any amount whatsoever for drivers under 21 (zero tolerance under A.R.S. § 4-244(34)).

2. First Standard DUI (BAC .08-.149) — Class 1 misdemeanor: mandatory minimum 10 days jail (9 may be suspended on completion of screening/education), $1,250+ fine plus surcharges (typically $1,800+ total), 90-day license suspension, mandatory IID for 12 months, SR-22 insurance for 3 years, 5 years probation.

3. Extreme DUI (BAC .15-.199) — Class 1 misdemeanor: mandatory minimum 30 days jail (no suspension), $2,500+ fine, IID for 12 months, 90-day suspension.

4. Super Extreme DUI (BAC .20+) — Class 1 misdemeanor: mandatory minimum 45 days jail, $2,750+ fine, IID for 18 months.

5. Second Standard DUI within 7 years — Mandatory minimum 90 days jail (60 may be suspended), $3,000+ fine, 1-year license revocation, IID for 12 months after revocation, 30 hours community service.

6. Second Extreme DUI within 7 years — Mandatory minimum 120 days jail (60 may be suspended), $3,250+ fine.

7. Aggravated DUI (A.R.S. § 28-1383) — Class 4 or Class 6 felony triggered by: third DUI in 7 years, DUI on suspended license, DUI with passenger under 15, or DUI in wrong-way driving. Class 4 felony carries 4 months to 3.75 years prison and 3-year license revocation.

8. Implied Consent (A.R.S. § 28-1321) — Refusing chemical test triggers automatic 1-year license suspension (2 years for second refusal in 7 years).

9. Ignition Interlock — Required for ALL DUI convictions (first offense included) — Arizona was a pioneer.

10. Aggravating Factors — Passenger under 15 elevates to Aggravated DUI felony; commercial license disqualifies for 1 year for any DUI.

This is legal information, not legal advice.