Scottsdale DUI Penalties

Sentences for First Time Scottsdale DUI Convictions

Even those who have no prior DUI offenses must serve a jail term and a are subject to an Ignition Interlock Device requirement if convicted of DUI in Scottsdale.  The following information provides a general overview of the sentences that can be imposed for a misdemeanor DUI conviction.  Contact Scottsdale DUI Lawyer Joshua S. Davidson if you have additional questions.

DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED TO THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE §28-1381(A)(1);
BAC OF 0.08 OR MORE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF DRIVING §28-1381(A)(2); or
DRIVING WITH DRUG OR ITS METABOLITE IN YOUR SYSTEM §28-1381(A)(3)

Jail
10 to 180 days jail time (the court can suspend all but 24 hours of your sentence)

Minimum Jail Costs
$70 (estimated at $70 per day)

Fines
Fine of $250 to $2,500. Plus 84% surcharge.
Mandatory $500 fee to the Prison Construction and Operations Fund
Mandatory $500 fee to the General Operations Fund.
Total minimum fines: $1,460

Probation
Up to 5 Years

Drivers License Suspension
90 days to 1 year (Mandatory 1 year revocation if convicted of §28-1381(A)(3)
A restricted license permitting driving to and from work may be issued in some cases.

Ignition Interlock Device
Mandatory for 12 months

Vehicle Impound
30 days if under 21 years of age

EXTREME DUI – BAC OF .15% OR MORE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF DRIVING §28-1382

Jail
30 to 180 days jail time (No jail time can be suspended by the court)

Minimum Jail Costs
$2,100 (estimated at $70 per day)

Fines
Base Fine of $250 to $2,500. Plus 84% surcharge.
Mandatory $250 assessment to the Arizona DUI Abatement Fund.
Mandatory $1,000 fee to the Prison Construction and Operations Fund
Mandatory $1,000 fee to the General Operations Fund
Total minimum fines: $2,710

Probation
Up to 5 Years

Drivers License Suspension
90 days to 1 year
A restricted license permitting driving to and from work may be issued in some cases.

Ignition Interlock Device
Mandatory for 12 months

Vehicle Impound
30 days

“SUPER” EXTREME DUI – BAC OF .20% OR MORE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF DRIVING §28-1382

Jail
45 to 180 days jail time (No jail time can be suspended by the court)

Minimum Jail Costs
$3,150 (estimated at $70 per day)

Fines
Base Fine of $500 to $2,500. Plus 84% surcharge.
Mandatory $250 assessment to the Arizona DUI Abatement Fund.
Mandatory $1,000 fee to the Prison Construction and Operations Fund
Mandatory $1,000 fee to the General Operations Fund
Total minimum fines: $3,170

Probation
Up to 5 Years

Drivers License Suspension
90 days to 1 year
A restricted license permitting driving to and from work may be issued in some cases.

Ignition Interlock Device
Mandatory for 18 months

Vehicle Impound
30 days

If you have any questions about the potential penalties of your first-time Scottsdale DUI charge, Contact Scottsdale DUI Attorney Joshua S. Davidson today for your free initial consultation.