Arizona Dui Penalties Overview

Summary

A first-time DUI in Arizona can result in a minimum of 10 days in jail, fines up to $1,500, a 90-day license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education. If a passenger under 21 is present but not arrested or tested, it typically doesnt alter the DUI repercussions. Aggravated DUI charges may apply if a child under 15 is in the vehicle, but a 20-year-old passenger doesnt qualify for child endangerment. The situation described would likely result in standard first-time DUI penalties.

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Someone I know was arrested for DUI in Arizona. This is his first DUI and as far as I know, the first thing on his record at all. What will the repercussions most likely be.
For a first-time DUI offense in Arizona, potential repercussions can include:
- A minimum of 10 days in jail, though often reduced.
- Fines up to $*,*.
- License suspension for 90 days.
- Mandatory alcohol education or treatment.
- Installation of an ignition interlock device.
Would your friend like to connect with local lawyers for more detailed guidance?
No however I have another question. If this person had another person in the car when they got the DUI can this change the repercussions? What if this person was also clearly drunk and only 20 years old so no of legal drinking age
If a driver is arrested for a DUI with a passenger under the legal drinking age who is also intoxicated, it could lead to more severe penalties. In Arizona, potential additional consequences may include:
- Aggravated DUI charges.
- Increased fines and jail time.
- Additional charges for endangering a minor.
- Possible child endangerment charges.
If the driver would like to connect with a local lawyer for specific guidance, let me know!
This 20 year old was not arrested for underage drinking and wasn’t breathalyzed, blood tested, or even field tested. In fact, the police didn’t even include mention of it in the report. The only evidence could be that they may have told police they had something to drink tonight but like I said the police didn’t do anything about it. In this scenario would there be added repercussions or just the normal ones from a first time DUI in Arizona
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In this scenario, if the *-year-old passenger was not arrested or tested, and there's no mention in the report, it's unlikely to alter the DUI repercussions for the driver. However, any verbal admission of drinking could potentially be used as evidence. Would you like more information on how to navigate this situation?
Since the passenger was * and an adult doesn’t that rule out child endangerment? Also why could this be an aggravated DUI?
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In Arizona, aggravated DUI could apply if:
- The driver had a suspended license at the time of the DUI.
- A child under * was in the vehicle.
- The DUI was the third offense within 7 years.
A *-year-old passenger doesn't fall under child endangerment since they are legally an adult.
Would you like more information on navigating this situation or have any other questions?
So it wouldn’t be an aggravated DUI. So in this scenario it would just be a normal first time DUI and the regular repercussions right?
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In this case, it seems like a standard first-time DUI in Arizona since the passenger was an adult and no child endangerment charges apply. The repercussions would generally align with those of a first-time offense. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!