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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona DUI Penalties

By Lawrence Koplow, Esq.

1.  If I am convicted of an Arizona DUI, do I have to go to jail?The only way to avoid going to jail is to avoid a DUI conviction.  However, if you are convicted, Arizona DUI law requires a mandatory term of jail.  The amount of jail will depend on several factors.  To start, the results of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test will generally control the amount of mandatory jail required.  Here are the mandatory minimum terms of jail based on a person's BAC:  BAC under .150 - 1 day BAC of .150 and below .200 (new laws pending) - 10 days BAC of .200 and above - 45 days These jail terms apply to first time DUI convictions.  Second time DUI convictions have much longer mandatory minimums...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arizona DUI Defense Blog on July 02, 2008 (boomark / email).