What is going to happen to me? I was arrested for first-time DUI in Arizona

What Happens to Me if I get arrested for first-time DUI in Arizona?

First-Offender DUI arrests: (not extreme DUI)

Offenders are arrested for DUI in Arizona if they are: driving impaired, or driving with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of 0.08 or higher.  

Most likely, if you are arrested and charged with a DUI in Arizona, you will pay a $250 fine, spend one day in jail, receive probation, have your drivers license suspended for a minimum of 90 days, and submit to a drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment.   (Over 90% of DUI offenders in Arizona plead guilty.)

Penalties for DUI first-offender in Arizona:

• JAIL
• FINES AND COSTS 
• LICENSE SUSPENSION
• RECOMMENDED COUNSELING
• PROBATION
• IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE

If you refuse to take a Blood Alcohol Test, your license may be suspended for one year — even if you are not convicted of the DUI charge.

In order to avoid jail time, first-time offenders must complete an alcohol abuse screening.  You may be ordered by the court to seek counseling, treatment, or education if thy determine you have a substance abuse problem.

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You may be entitled to a reduced punishment of a 30 day suspension and a sixty day restricted license, which means you would be able to have a drivers license to allow you to get back and forth from work, counseling sessions, or medical appointments.  

DUI PENALTYS for COMMERCIAL DRIVERS

Drivers holding a commercial license are arrested for DUI if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.04 or higher. Penalties include: sentencing no less than 90 days in jail (30 to be served consecutively, no parole), $500 fine, revoked license for one year, and possible sentence of community service.  The judge, however may suspend all but 30 days of the sentence if the offender completes court-ordered alcohol or drug screenings, education, or treatment programs.