The state of Arizona considers a DUI to be just as serious as any other criminal conviction, meaning it remains a permanent part of your record. The good news is that you’ll enjoy the privilege of some improvement in your legal standing after 7 years post-DUI conviction. If you receive a second conviction for DUI before 7 years, you’ll face much stiffer fines and increased jail time compared to the first conviction. If you aren’t convicted of a second offense and your record remains clear for 7 years after your first offense, the state treats any subsequent conviction the same as a first offense DUI in Scottsdale.
In Arizona, this 7-year period is known as a “look-back” period and it determines how the state treats further offenses.