DUI .15 or Above

28 A.R.S. § 1382.A.1, Extreme Driving Under the Influence With an Alcohol Level Above .15%

For a violation of 28 A.R.S. § 1382.A.1, Extreme Driving Under the Influence With an Alcohol Level Above .15%, the maximum penalty is up to six (6) months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500.00 plus surcharges, and up to five (5) years probation. The minimum penalties are:

  1. Alcohol Abuse Screening and any treatment/counseling ordered therefrom, which you must pay for. In addition, the screening service may order the defendant to attend at least 1 M.A.D.D. Victim Impact Panel;
  2. 30 consecutive days in jail, 21 of which may be suspended by the court provided you complete the screening and counseling and install an ignition interlock device (IID) in a motor vehicle for 12 months;
  3. $250 fine plus surcharges;
  4. In Maricopa County pay jail costs in an amount not to exceed $267 for the first day and $41 for each additional day;
  5. Pay a Driving Under the Influence assessment of $250;
  6. Pay a State Prison Construction assessment of $1,000;
  7. Pay a State General Fund assessment of $1,000;
  8. Pay restitution to the victim of the accident for their economic loss. Pursuant to a decision of the Arizona Court of Appeals, “economic loss” includes wages lost by victims while they come to court for the case.

For a second violation of 28 A.R.S. § 1382.A.1, Extreme Driving Under the Influence with an Alcohol Level of .15% or More, the maximum penalty is up to six (6) months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500.00 plus surcharges, and up to five (5) years probation. The minimum penalties are:

  1. Alcohol Abuse Screening and any treatment/counseling ordered therefrom, which you must pay for. In addition, the screening service may order you to attend at least 1 M.A.D.D. Victim Impact Panel;
  2. 120 consecutive days in jail (none suspended);
  3. $500 fine plus surcharges;
  4. In Maricopa County pay jail costs in an amount not to exceed $133 for the first day and $41 for each additional day;
  5. Pay a Driving Under the Influence assessment of $250;
  6. Pay a State Prison Construction assessment of $1,250;
  7. Pay a State General Fund assessment of $1,250;
  8. Surrender driver’s license, if any, to the court;
  9. Perform thirty (30) hours of community service;
  10. Pay restitution to the victim of the accident for their economic loss. Pursuant to a decision of the Arizona Court of Appeals, “economic loss” includes wages lost by victims while they come to court for the case.

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