A first-offense DUI under ARS § 28-1381 carries a minimum of 10 days in jail (9 may be suspended upon completion of screening), fines of $1,250 or more, 90-day to 1-year license suspension, mandatory ignition interlock device for 6-12 months, and mandatory alcohol screening and education. Arizona has no diversion for DUI, every conviction carries mandatory minimums.

Standard DUI applies at .08+ BAC, Extreme DUI at .15+ BAC, and Super Extreme DUI at .20+ BAC. Penalties escalate at each tier: standard DUI carries 10 days minimum jail, Extreme DUI carries 30 days, and Super Extreme DUI carries 45 days. Fines, license suspension, and ignition interlock requirements also increase at each level.

Aggravated DUI under ARS § 28-1383 is a Class 4 felony. It applies when you commit DUI while your license is suspended for a prior DUI, commit a 3rd DUI within 84 months, drive DUI with a child under 15, drive the wrong way while DUI, or violate an ignition interlock requirement. Aggravated DUI carries mandatory prison time.

Arizona has an implied consent law, by driving on Arizona roads, you consent to chemical testing when lawfully arrested for DUI. Refusing a test results in an automatic 12-month license suspension. However, a refusal can also mean the State has weaker BAC evidence. Your DUI lawyer can advise you on the best strategy for your situation.

You have only 15 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request an administrative hearing with the MVD to fight your license suspension. Missing this deadline means your license will be automatically suspended. Contact a DUI lawyer immediately to ensure this hearing is requested on time.

Yes. DUI cases can be dismissed or reduced through constitutional challenges (illegal traffic stop, improper arrest), suppression of BAC evidence (flawed blood draws, breathalyzer errors), procedural violations, or weakness in the State’s impairment evidence. An experienced DUI lawyer evaluates every possible avenue for dismissal.

Yes. A DUI conviction triggers license suspension ranging from 90 days to 1 year depending on the offense level and prior history. You will also be required to install an ignition interlock device for 6-18 months. After completing a portion of the suspension, you may be eligible for a restricted license with interlock.

DUI defense costs vary based on charge severity, BAC level, and case complexity. Misdemeanor DUI cases typically range $2,500 to $7,500 while felony Aggravated DUI defense can cost $7,500 to $25,000 or more. Tamou Law Group offers affordable payment plans and free consultations.

Arizona allows record expungement for certain charges under ARS § 13-911. Eligible cases include dismissed DUI charges, acquittals, and some completed misdemeanor convictions after waiting periods. Felony DUI convictions are generally more difficult to expunge. Tamou Law Group handles expungement cases throughout Phoenix and Maricopa County.

Arizona can charge you with DUI even if you weren’t driving. If you are sitting in a vehicle with the keys accessible and are impaired, you can be charged under the “actual physical control” provision. Factors include the vehicle’s location, whether the engine was running, and where the keys were. This charge carries the same penalties as a standard DUI.

Yes. Under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3), driving with any drug or its metabolite in your body is illegal. However, having a valid prescription is a defense if the medication was taken as prescribed. The prosecution must still prove actual impairment. A DUI lawyer can build a medical evidence defense.

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