Tempe Extreme DUI Lawyer

If you’ve been charged with an extreme DUI, you have a lot on the line. These charges can result in high fines, incarceration, and a host of other very serious consequences upon conviction. Don’t face these charges alone. Contact a skilled Tempe DUI lawyer who can effectively combat your extreme DUI charges at every turn.

What is an Extreme DUI in Arizona?

Under Arizona’s DUI laws, an “Extreme DUI” is when your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is 0.15% or more but less than 0.20% within two hours of driving, as determined by a breath or blood test. A “Super Extreme DUI” is when your BAC is 0.20% or more within two hours of driving. If you are arrested for an Extreme or Super Extreme DUI, law enforcement will impound your vehicle for 20 days.

What Are the Penalties for an Extreme DUI in Arizona?

In Arizona, if you are charged with an Extreme DUI (BAC of .15 or higher) or a Super Extreme (BAC over .20), the penalties are much more severe than for a regular DUI (BAC over .08).

• Mandatory sentence of 30 consecutive days in jail for an Extreme DUI and 45 consecutive days for a Super Extreme DUI (in some cases, the court may suspend all but 9 days for an Extreme DUI or all but 14 days for a Super Extreme DUI if an ignition interlock device is installed for 12 months)
• Fines and assessments totaling several thousand dollars and potentially exceeding $3,000, depending on the circumstances
• Suspension of your driving privileges in Arizona
• Installation of an ignition interlock device

Some courts may permit a portion of a sentence to be served on home detention with continuous alcohol monitoring, though availability varies by jurisdiction and the applicable penalties change often. Our DUI lawyers have the in-depth training and knowledge needed to defend you if you have been charged with another DUI in Arizona. If you are convicted, we will work tirelessly to minimize penalties, ensuring your quality of life is maintained.

What Happens to My License After an Extreme DUI Arrest?

Your license is at risk immediately, and separately from the criminal case. If your test result comes back at or above the limit, the MVD can impose a 90-day administrative suspension under A.R.S. § 28-1385, whether or not you are ever convicted. You have only 15 days from being served to request a hearing. After the first 30 days of that suspension, you may become eligible for a restricted permit once you complete alcohol screening. Learn more about the Arizona MVD process.

Challenging an Extreme or Super Extreme DUI in Tempe & Phoenix, Arizona

If you need help with the defense of a charge under these harsh penalties, the DUI lawyers at The Weingart Firm, PLLC can help you. If you’re facing a first-offense extreme DUI charge, our experienced DUI attorneys will concentrate on developing the following aspects of your defense:

• Challenging the police officer’s probable cause for the arrest
• Examining the circumstances of the blood test or breath test for mistakes in maintenance, calibration, chain of custody, or administration
• Attacking the results of the blood alcohol test on technical grounds, such as interaction with prescription drugs or food, or forensic weaknesses in the test itself
• Alternatives to long jail time

Where a second offense charge of extreme or super extreme DUI depends on proof of a prior offense committed within the previous 84 months, our DUI lawyers will conduct a careful examination of the facts and procedures in the older case to challenge the validity of the alleged prior offense.

Contact a Phoenix Metropolitan Area Extreme DUI Lawyer

Attorneys at The Weingart Firm, PLLC hold an AV rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system, a designation based on confidential peer evaluations of legal ability and ethical standards. Our attorneys have long and impressive experience with the defense and trial of extreme and super extreme DUI cases. If you’re facing extreme or super extreme DUI charges, please don’t hesitate to contact a skilled DUI lawyer from The Weingart Firm, PLLC for a free consultation today.