Scottsdale Second DUI Defense Lawyer
Charged with a Second DUI in Scottsdale? Arizona DUI law carries mandatory jail, fines, and license loss, but an arrest is not a conviction. Our team defends DUI cases across Scottsdale and the Valley. You have just 15 days to save your license, call us now.
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How Much Jail Time for a Second DUI in Scottsdale?
A Scottsdale second dui charge under A.R.S. 28-1381 is serious, but the breath or blood test, the traffic stop, and the arrest can all be challenged. A Scottsdale DUI defense lawyer protects your license at the MVD, attacks the evidence, and fights for a reduction or dismissal. Call 623-321-4699, 24/7.
What Is a Second DUI in Arizona?
A second DUI within 84 months (seven years) under A.R.S. 28-1381 is still a Class 1 misdemeanor, but the mandatory penalties increase dramatically and the court treats you as a repeat offender.
Scottsdale Second DUI Penalties
A second DUI carries a minimum 90 days in jail (30 served consecutively before any work release), $3,000+ in fines and fees, a one-year license revocation, a 12-month interlock, and community service. A prior within seven years is what drives these enhanced penalties, and whether that prior counts is often challengeable.
Use the estimator below to see the minimum penalties for your situation, then call us, these are statutory minimums and are frequently reduced with the right defense.
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How We Defend Scottsdale Second DUI Cases
When you call Tamou Law Group, you reach a firm with deep DUI experience and a team that includes former prosecutors and law enforcement, the same people who once built and tried these cases. We know how the State proves a second dui, and where the stop, the testing, and the paperwork fall apart.
When you hire Tamou Law Group, your case is handled by a full team of attorneys, not associates, including Michael Tamou. We are available 24/7 and defend Scottsdale DUI cases from our Phoenix and Scottsdale offices. Call 623-321-4699.
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Scottsdale Second DUI FAQs
Answers to common questions about second dui charges in Scottsdale.
How many days in jail for a 2nd DUI in Scottsdale?
A second DUI within 84 months carries a minimum of 90 days in jail, with 30 days served consecutively. Whether the prior counts, and how the time is structured, is where the defense focuses.
What is the 84-month rule for DUI in Arizona?
Arizona counts a prior DUI if it occurred within 84 months (seven years) of the current offense. If the prior falls outside that window, or is invalid, your case may be treated as a first offense.
Can a second DUI be reduced to a first offense in Scottsdale?
Sometimes. If the prior is outside the 84-month window, uncounseled, or otherwise invalid, it may not count, dropping you back to first-offense penalties.
Can a DUI be reduced to reckless driving in Scottsdale?
Yes. With problems in the stop, the testing, or the evidence, a DUI can sometimes be reduced to reckless driving or dismissed, which means less jail, lower fines, and no mandatory interlock.
Will I lose my license after a DUI in Scottsdale?
A DUI arrest triggers a separate MVD suspension handled apart from the court case. You have only 15 days to request an MVD hearing to protect your license, so call 623-321-4699 right away.
Can I refuse a breath or blood test in Arizona?
Under Arizona’s implied consent law, refusing a chemical test means an automatic 12-month license suspension. Refusal does not stop a DUI charge and can be used against you.
How long does a DUI stay on my record in Arizona?
A DUI conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged, though it may later be set aside. It also stays on your MVD record for the 84-month period used to count priors.
Do I have to install an ignition interlock device in Scottsdale?
Arizona requires an interlock for most DUI convictions, often 12 months or longer. Reducing or dismissing the charge can shorten or avoid the interlock requirement.
Key Takeaways
- Second DUI in Scottsdale under A.R.S. 28-1381 carries mandatory penalties, but an arrest is not a conviction.
- You have only 15 days from arrest to request an MVD hearing and protect your license.
- The breath or blood test, the stop, and the arrest can all be challenged, often reducing or dismissing the charge.
- Our team includes former prosecutors and law enforcement, we know how DUI cases are built.
- Your case is handled by a full team of attorneys, not associates, including Michael Tamou, 24/7 at 623-321-4699.
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