In Arizona, driving under the influence includes: Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, medication, or prescription that impairs the driver's ability to operate the vehicle.
Consequences for the conviction of Driving Under the Influence may potentially include:
- Loss of driver's license
- Probation or parole
- Loss of auto insurance
- Court ordered driving school
- Impound of vehicle
- Court ordered ignition device
- Significant fines
- Other
Likelihood of any of the above consequences depends on the following factors:
- Prior similar convictions
- Any other prior convictions
- Currently on probation or parole
- Attitude of the community and court toward this type of crime
- Degree of media attention on case
- Mitigating/aggravating circumstances
- Accident involved
- Blood alcohol content
- Other