Arizona DUI Penalties — Fines, Jail & Probation

DUI penalties in Arizona escalate significantly with each subsequent offense and with aggravating factors like high BAC §28-1381. Understanding the penalty structure helps you assess the stakes and make informed decisions.

A first DUI in Arizona is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

• Jail: 10 consecutive days (courts commonly suspend 9, requiring 1 day served plus alcohol education) minimum to 6 months maximum
• Fine: $1,250 (plus surcharges and fees) to $2,500 (plus surcharges)
• License suspension: 90 days
• Substance abuse program: mandatory alcohol/drug screening, education, and treatment required before license reinstatement
• Probation: available

• Jail: 90 days (at least 30 days must be served consecutively) minimum to 6 months maximum
• Fine: $3,000 (plus surcharges) to $3,500 (plus surcharges)
• License suspension: 12-month revocation

• Jail/prison: 4 months in state prison minimum to 3.75 years (presumptive 2.5 years) maximum
• Fine: $4,000 (plus surcharges) to $150,000
• License suspension: 3-year complete revocation
• Felony threshold: third DUI within 84 months is a Class 4 felony (Aggravated DUI); also felony if DUI with suspended/revoked license, child under 15 in vehicle, or wrong-way driving

Arizona uses a 84 months (7 years) Lookback period to determine how prior offenses affect sentencing. Only DUI convictions within this window count toward the escalating penalty tiers.

• BAC ≥ 0.15 (Extreme DUI — §28-1382)
• BAC ≥ 0.20 (Super Extreme DUI)
• Child under 15 in vehicle
• DUI on suspended/revoked license
• Third DUI in 84 months
• Wrong-way driving

Mandatory minimums cannot be suspended or reduced by the judge — they must be served. Fines do not include surcharges, court costs, and program fees, which can substantially increase the total financial impact. License suspension affects employment, insurance rates, and daily logistics.