Arizona DUI penalties depend on the charge and the BAC.
What is an Extreme DUI?
Under A.R.S. § 28-1382, an Extreme DUI is a BAC of 0.15 or higher. A Super Extreme DUI is 0.20 or higher. Both carry mandatory jail, mandatory ignition interlock, substantial fines, and an extended license suspension.
When is a DUI charged as a felony?
Under A.R.S. § 28-1383, an Aggravated (felony) DUI applies when there is a third DUI within 84 months, a DUI while the license is suspended or revoked, a DUI with a child passenger under 15, or a DUI while ignition interlock is required. Felony DUI exposure begins at four months in prison and scales sharply from there.
Do I need an ignition interlock device?
Yes. Arizona requires a certified ignition interlock device after any DUI conviction. Duration: 12 months for first-offense Regular DUI, 12 months for Extreme DUI, 18 months for Super Extreme, longer for Aggravated. Roth Law’s principal Michael Roth founded Arizona’s only Draeger-certified interlock provider and holds a 2011 U.S. patent on interlock data chain-of-custody.
How long does a DUI stay on my record?
DUI convictions remain on the Arizona criminal record permanently. Arizona does not expunge DUI convictions. They can be set aside under A.R.S. § 13-905, but the record remains visible to law enforcement and counts as a prior for 84 months for sentencing-enhancement purposes.
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If this is your situation, time matters.
The MVD 30-day clock and the suppression-motion window run from the date of the stop — not the date you find a lawyer. Call now.