Arizona DUI Laws
What is an Extreme DUI?
According to Arizona law, an extreme DUI is a DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of more than .15, but less than .20. An extreme DUI conviction will result in substantial penalties, even if it is your first offense.
If you’ve been charged with an extreme DUI, it is vital that you hire an experienced Arizona DUI defense attorney to represent you in court. With an attorney from Tait & Hall by your side, your likelihood of success will increase dramatically.
Penalties For First-Time Extreme DUI in Arizona
The mandatory minimum penalties for a first-time extreme DUI offense are:
- 30 days in jail
- $2,500 in fines and assessments plus surcharges and court fees, which can result in an amount well over $3,000
- A requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for 12 months
- A 90-day suspension of your driver’s license or driving privilege
Many courts also require alcohol education or counseling as part of a conviction for Extreme DUI.
Penalties For Second-Time Extreme DUI In Arizona
Penalties for a second-offense Extreme DUI are even harsher. The mandatory minimum penalties are:
- 120 days in jail
- $3,250 in fines and assessments plus surcharges and court fees, which can result in an amount well over $3,500
- A requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for 12 months
- A one-year revocation of your driver’s license or driving privilege
If you face Extreme DUI charges in Phoenix or anywhere in Arizona, you need a skilled attorney on your side. A conviction can have substantial consequences in many aspects of your life.
Arizona DUI Defense Lawyers
Decades of Experience Defending the Rights of Arizonans
The attorneys at Tait & Hall have decades of combined experience assisting individuals across Arizona.
Our Approach to Extreme DUI Cases
There are many possible defenses that we may be able to use in your case.
For example, the traffic stop may be unconstitutional if the officer lacked “reasonable suspicion” to pull you over. The officer must articulate specific facts that led to a reasonable suspicion that either a traffic violation occurred or criminal activity was occurring. We will investigate every aspect of the traffic stop, as well as the results of any roadside, blood or breath tests.
Further, roadside or field sobriety tests also have weaknesses. We can expose these at trial to show the invalidity of the results obtained by the officer.
We can also challenge the blood or breath tests. Each of these tests has problems that can result in artificially increased alcohol readings.
Our lawyers will review the crime lab’s work and consult with forensic alcohol experts to determine the presence of any of these problems in your case. Other potential defenses include Miranda violations, lack of probable cause to arrest you and right to counsel violations.
Get an Experienced Lawyer on Your Side
Our lawyers understand Extreme DUI charges and how to fight them effectively.
Call our Phoenix office at (480) 405-6767 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.