The proposed bill, SB1675, amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-105 to allow an aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) offense committed within five years prior to a current offense to be classified as a historical prior felony conviction, regardless of whether the current offense is also an aggravated DUI. This change expands the criteria for what can be considered a historical prior felony conviction, which can lead to enhanced sentencing for subsequent felony offenses.

Under current law, an aggravated DUI can only be alleged as a historical prior felony if the present offense is also an aggravated DUI. The new bill removes this limitation, thereby allowing for greater flexibility in how prior offenses are treated in the legal system. Additionally, the bill clarifies the exclusions for calculating the five-year period, specifying that time spent on absconder status, escape status, or incarceration does not count towards this timeframe.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-105
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-105
Chaptered Version: 13-105