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About DUI Penalties in Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
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3 Classifications of OffensesThere are three different classifications
of drinking and driving offenses. These are all separate charges. A driver can be charged with one, two or all three. A person charged and convicted of any one of the offenses below is guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.First, it is unlawful to drive or be in control of a motor vehicle, while
under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drug, vapor, or any combination thereof, and impaired to the slightest degree.
Second, it is unlawful to drive or be in control of
a motor vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of .08% or more within two hours of driving. Third, it is unlawful to drive or be in control of a motor vehicle with a
BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of .15 % or more within 2 hours of driving. Usually, if a driver submits to a chemical test, which results in an alcohol concentration of .08 or more, he/she
will be charged with the first two offenses, and if it is over .15%, then all three. If a driver refuses to submit to a chemical test and none is performed non-consensually, he/she will only be charged
with driving under the influence (assuming the officer has enough evidence to establish probable cause for the arrest). STATUTORY MINIMUM DUI PENALTIES
10 days jail, up to 9 days can be suspended; work release is possible$1,460.00
in fines, court assessments and surchargesAlcohol screening ($50)Alcohol
education (16 hours or 36 hours)MADD Victim Impact Panel ($25)Probation,
unsupervised for 12-24 monthsRestitution, if applicableCivil
driver’s license suspension for up to 90 days; 30 days mandatory, 60 days can be restricted8 points assessed against driver’s licenseInterlock device for 12 months (Cost:
$800.00-$1,000.00)
2nd Offense Misdemeanor within 7 years(BAC under .15)
90 days jail, up to 60 days can be suspended. Work release is possible.$3,420.00
in fines, court assessments and surcharges.Alcohol screening ($50)Alcohol
education (36 hours)30 hours of community serviceMADD Victim
Impact Panel ($25)Probation, supervised for at least 24 months ($50 per month)Restitution, if applicable8 points assessed against driver’s license1 year revocation of driver’s licenseInterlock device for 12 months after revocation
(Cost: $800.00 to $1,000.00)
Extreme DUI1st Offense(BAC .15 -.199)
30 days jail; work release is possible$2,710.00 in fines, court assessments
and surchargesAlcohol screening ($50)Alcohol education (usually
36 hours)MADD Victim Impact Panel ($25)Probation, supervised
for 24 months ($50 per month)Restitution, if applicableCivil
driver’s license suspension for 90 days; 30 days mandatory, 60 days can be restricted8
points assessed against driver’s license30 day vehicle impoundmentInterlock device for 12 months (Cost: $800.00-$1,000.00)
Extreme DUI1st Offense (BAC .200 or more) 45 consecutive days of jail time$2,710.00 in fines, court assessments and surchargesAlcohol
screening ($50)Alcohol education (usually 36 hours)Probation, supervised for 24 months ($50 per month)MADD Victim Impact Panel ($25)Civil
driver’s license suspension 90 days; 30 days mandatory, 60 days can be restricted8 points assessed against driver’s license30
day vehicle impoundmentInterlock device for 12 months (Cost:
2nd Offense within 7 yearsDUI or Extreme DUIBAC .15-.199
120 days jail (60 days must be consecutive); work release is possible$5,250.00 in fines, court assessments and surchargesAlcohol screening ($50)Alcohol education (36 hours)90 days continuous alcohol monitoring30
hours community serviceMADD Victim Impact Panel ($25)Probation, supervised for at least 24 months ($50 per month)Restitution, if applicable8 points assessed against driver’s
license1 year revocation of driver’s license30 days vehicle impoundmentInterlock device
for 12 months after revocation ($800.00-$1,000.00)
2nd Offense within 7 yearsDUI or Extreme DUIBAC .200 or more
180 days jail, (the first 90 must be consecutive, no days may be suspended); work release is possible$5,250.00 in fines, court assessments and surchargesAlcohol screening ($50)Alcohol counseling (36 hours)90 days continuous alcohol monitoringMADD Victim Impact Panel ($25)30 hours community service30
days vehicle impoundment8 points assessed against driver’s license1 year revocation of driver’s licenseInterlock device for 24 months after revocation
(Cost: $1,600.00 to $2,000.00)
Felony with No Prior Felony
4 months to 3.75 yrs in prisonUp to $265,500 fineAlcohol screeningAlcohol educationMADD Victim Impact
PanelUp to 10 years supervised probationComply with all directives
from probation officerCommunity service3 year revocation of
driver’s licenseForfeiture of vehicleInterlock device
for 12 monthsRestitution, if applicable
Felony with One Prior Felony
2.25 to 7.5 years in prisonUp to $265,500 fineAlcohol screeningAlcohol educationCommunity supervision-
1 day for each week in custodyUp to 10 years supervised probationComply
with all directives from probation officerCommunity service3
years revocation of driver’s licenseForfeiture of vehicleInterlock
device for 12 monthsRestitution if applicable
Felony with Two Prior Felonies
6 to 15 years in prisonUp to $265,500 fineAlcohol
screeningAlcohol educationCommunity supervision- 1 day for each
week in custodyUp to 10 yrs supervised probationComply with
all directives from probation officerCommunity service3 years
revocation of driver’s licenseForfeiture of vehicleInterlock
Some Definitions of Common Penalties
Work Release ProgramsFirst and second-time offenders are eligible for work release.
Whether or not a person’s sentence will include work release is left to the discretion of the court. If a person is
employed or is a student, the court may permit the person to be released from jail only long enough to complete the actual
hours of employment or studies, up to 12 hours per day, and not more than five days per week. However, a first-time offender
cannot commence a work release program until he/she has served at least 24 consecutive hours in jail. Likewise, a second-time
offender must serve at lease 48 hours in jail before a work release program may begin.
Alcohol ScreeningIf convicted, a first-time
offender must complete an alcohol screening. If the court or the screening facility
determines that the offender would benefit, the court may order the offender to obtain counseling, education, or treatment. If the offender has the financial resources to pay all or part of the screening, counseling,
education, or treatment, then the court shall order him/her to do so. All programs
must be approved by the State. Home ArrestSecond-time offenders may also be eligible for home arrest. There are
several requirements that must be satisfied before a person may be accepted into this program. Begin working on satisfying
those requirements well before the time of sentencing. The probation department’s approval is necessary before the court
will place someone in the home arrest program. The home arrest sentence will include 48 consecutive hours in jail, 13 days
on work release, and 45 days of home detention. The person will be allowed to leave the home to work, attend school, or attend
Interlock DevicesIf any person is convicted of extreme DUI or aggravated DUI,
then the court may order the installation of an interlock device on any vehicle to be operated by that person. An interlock
device connects a breathalyzer to the vehicle’s ignition system. The device will prevent the vehicle from starting unless
the driver blows into the device and the person’s alcohol concentration is below a preset level. The costs for installation
and maintenance shall be paid by the driver, and the court may order it to be used from 1 to 3 years. The driver will
also be required to show proof of compliance and proof of inspection for accuracy at least once each calendar year. Click here to see
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