Sentences for Scottsdale a DUI Conviction

Jail Time for Repeat Scottsdale DUI Convictions

If you have previously been convicted of any DUI offense in any jurisdiction, the potential penalties drastically increase.  Arizona has a 84 month / 7 year look back period for prior offenses.  DUI convictions that are greater than 7 years old generally cannot be used to classify your sentence as a repeat offense however the judge can still consider your prior record when deciding your sentence for a "first-time" DUI.

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
90 to 180 days jail time (the court can suspend all but 60 days of your sentence)

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

Fines
Fine of $500 to $2,500. Plus 84% surcharge.
Mandatory $1,250 fee to the Prison Construction and Operations Fund
Mandatory $1,250 fee to the General Operations Fund.
Total minimum fines: $3,420

Probation
Up to 5 Years

Drivers License Suspension
12 month revocation of your driver’s license

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
120 to 180 days jail time (No jail time can be suspended by the court and the first 60 days must be served consecutively)

Minimum Jail Costs
$8,400 (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 $1,250 fee to the Prison Construction and Operations Fund
Mandatory $1,250 fee to the General Operations Fund
Total minimum fines: $3,670

Probation
Up to 5 Years

Drivers License Suspension
12 month revocation
Restricted work permits are not available during the revocation

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

180 days jail time (No jail time can be suspended by the court and the first 90 days must be served consecutively)

Minimum Jail Costs
$12,600 (estimated at $70 per day)

Fines
Base Fine of $1,000 to $2,500. Plus 84% surcharge.
Mandatory $250 assessment to the Arizona DUI Abatement Fund.
Mandatory $1,250 fee to the Prison Construction and Operations Fund
Mandatory $1,250 fee to the General Operations Fund
Total minimum fines: $4,590

Probation
Up to 5 Years

Drivers License Suspension
12 month revocation
Restricted work permits are not available during the revocation

Ignition Interlock Device
Mandatory for 24 months

Vehicle Impound
30 days

Contact Scottsdale DUI Attorney Joshua S. Davidson today to discuss the potential sentences you facing with your second DUI case.