Penalties For Aggravated DUI In Arizona
An Aggravated DUI in Arizona is when a person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs in addition to one of these additional factors:
- Your driver’s license is suspended or revoked
- You commit your third or more DUI within a seven year period
- If you have a child who is 15 years of age or younger in the vehicle
- If you commit a DUI while you have an Ignition Interlock Device in your vehicle
Being charged with an Aggravated DUI is not something to take lightly. This charge carries its own set of penalties. The penalties for an Aggravated DUI in Arizona are:
- Mandatory 4 months in prison
- Potentially up to 3.75 years in prison
- Mandatory enrollment and attendance in Substance Abuse Screening
- Suspension of your driver’s license for 3 years
- Installing of an Ignition Interlock Device in your vehicle for 3 years
- Minimum of $2,000 in fines and court costs