Repeated DUI or DWI Offenses

All DUI/DWI offenses are serious, but subsequent offenses are especially harsh if you are convicted. Your auto insurance premiums will increase sharply and your coverage may be terminated. Your employment and educational opportunities may be limited by repeat DUI/DWI convictions on your record and your driver’s license could be revoked.

I am attorney Chuck Franklin, and I have experience with repeat DUI/DWI defense as well as felony DUI defense since 1987. I understand the severe nature of repeat DUI penalties and will work diligently to reduce the charges, get the case dismissed when possible, or present your defense in front of a jury.

Penalties for a Repeat DUI Offense

In Arizona, misdemeanor DUI charges for a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent and less than .15 percent, or drugs or their metabolites in your urine or blood, may result in the following penalties if you are convicted of a second offense:

• 90 days in jail, with 60 days suspended upon successful completion of a substance abuse screening program. (Home detention may be available after the first 20 percent of the initial jail sentence is served.)
• $500 fine plus an 84 percent surcharge
• $1,250 prison construction fund assessment and $1,250 Department of Public Safety (DPS) fund assessment
• Jail incarceration costs
• Additional action from the Motor Vehicle Division, including a one-year license revocation
• Mandatory substance abuse screening and counseling
• Minimum 30 hours of community service
• Ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle you have

Extreme Repeat DUI Offense

You may be charged with extreme second offense DUI if your BAC is .15 percent to .199 percent. Penalties for a second offense include:

• 120 days in jail with the first 60 days served consecutively. (Home detention may be available after the first 20 percent of the initial jail sentence is served.)
• $500 fine plus an 84 percent surcharge
• $1,250 prison construction fund assessment and $1,250 DPS fund assessment and $250 DUI abatement fee
• Jail incarceration costs
• Additional action from the Motor Vehicle Division, including a one-year license revocation
• Mandatory substance abuse screening and counseling
• Minimum 30 hours of community service
• Ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle you have

Super Extreme Repeat DUI Offense

Super extreme DUI is the charge for a BAC of .20 percent or higher. Penalties for a second offense include:

• 180 days in jail. (Home detention may be available after the first 20 percent of the initial jail sentence is served.)
• $1,000 fine plus an 84 percent surcharge
• $1,250 prison construction fund assessment and $1,250 DPS fund assessment and $250 DUI abatement fee
• Jail incarceration costs
• Additional action from the Motor Vehicle Division, including a one-year license revocation
• Mandatory substance abuse screening and counseling
• Minimum 30 hours of community service
• Ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle you have

If you are facing repeated DUI or DWI charges, it is essential to have experienced legal representation to navigate the complexities of your case. Chuck Franklin Law is committed to providing the defense you need to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.