DUI / DWI Defense in Arizona

Arizona has some of the strictest DUI penalties in the nation. A first-time DUI carries mandatory 10 days jail (9 suspended with treatment), $1,250 in fines, and ignition interlock for 12 months. Extreme DUI (BAC 0.15%+) carries mandatory 30 days jail. Super Extreme DUI (BAC 0.20%+) carries mandatory 45 days jail. Attorney fees range $2,000-$5,000. Arizona has a "24/7 Sobriety" program in some jurisdictions requiring twice-daily breathalyzer testing. Vehicle impoundment is mandatory for all DUI convictions. MVD Admin Per Se hearings must be requested within 15 days of arrest. Arizona also aggressively prosecutes drug-related DUI including marijuana despite recreational legalization.