SUPER EXTREME DUI LEGAL REPRESENTATION
SUPER EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA
WHAT IS A SUPER EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA?
Super Extreme DUI is the misdemeanor charge a driver will receive after being arrested for driving with a BAC of .20 or higher. Arizona has taken a particularly hard stance on drunk driving in recent years, and the DUI laws inflict harsher penalties on those who drive while extremely intoxicated (versus buzzed or a little bit drunk). Super Extreme DUI is the most serious misdemeanor DUI charge in Arizona.
SUPER EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA
A Super Extreme DUI, while a misdemeanor, is a serious charge that if convicted, will have lasting negative impact on your life. You will face mandatory jail time, fines, court costs and other expenses that add up quickly, community service, drug and alcohol counseling, driving classes, license suspension or revocation, use of an ignition interlock device, and high risk driver’s coverage.
A Super Extreme DUI will also have negative effects on your career. You may lose your commercial driver’s license because of a DUI, and a DUI on your record can make it harder to join and stay in professional associations.
SUPER EXTREME DUI PENALTIES IN ARIZONA
The minimum jail time for a first Super Extreme DUI is 45 days. The minimum fine is $3,250. The driver’s license will be suspended for at least 90 days following a first conviction, followed by 1 year mandatory ignition interlock device usage.
Community service is standard with Arizona DUI convictions, and the minimum amount typically ordered is 30 hours. It is also standard for Arizona judges to order the defendant to complete drug and alcohol screening, testing, and counseling. A Super Extreme DUI conviction will get you 8 points on your driving record, which means defensive driving school is necessary for most drivers.
The penalties are even harsher if the driver has received more than one Super Extreme DUI. The minimum jail sentence increases to 180 days, or 6 months. The base fine is $4,250 and the driver’s license will be revoked for at least one year. The driver may be eligible for a restricted license after 45 days with at least one year of ignition interlock device usage.
Seeking an Experienced AZ DUI Lawyer to Fight Your DUI Charges in Arizona.
An experienced DUI lawyer can help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case in many ways. Your attorney may have a strong enough challenge to your case to have the charges dismissed altogether. With the use of evidence review and independent testing, your attorney may be able to negotiate a plea bargain that keeps you out of jail and your driver’s license in good standing. If your case proceeds to trial, you need an experienced, articulate attorney to secure a not guilty verdict for you.
Hiring a private attorney is especially useful for drivers who are arrested for DUI in Arizona while visiting from out of state. Your attorney can handle plea bargaining on your behalf, as prosecution can take advantage of the fact that traveling to Arizona to fight your case is more of a burden for you.
FAQ’S FOR SUPER EXTREME ARIZONA DUI’S
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Your Super Extreme DUI may be upgraded to felony charges if one of four conditions is met: (1) you were driving on a restricted, suspended, or canceled license; (2) your vehicle already had an ignition interlock device installed; (3) this is your third DUI in an 84 month period; or (4) a child under 15 is a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the arrest. Felony charges carry prison sentences along with heavier fines and other penalties. Felons lose their civil rights and will have a difficult time finding jobs and housing in the future.
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In Arizona, there is a presumption that you are intoxicated once your BAC reaches .08. However, the officer may use their discretion to place you under arrest for impairment to the slightest degree if your BAC is between .04 and .079.
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Your chances of successfully negotiating a plea bargain or winning your case at trial won’t be good without an attorney representing you. The court may assign a public defender to your case, but you may be required to reimburse the county for some of the costs if you have the means to do so. You will also have the option to hire your own attorney.
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The difference between jail time in a regular and a Super Extreme DUI is that most of the sentence in a regular DUI can be suspended, but this isn’t the case for a Super Extreme DUI. You will have to serve your entire sentence in jail if you are convicted of Super Extreme DUI.
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Even if the driver has never even gotten a parking ticket, anyone convicted of Super Extreme DUI in Arizona will serve time in jail. The minimum jail sentence for a first offense is 45 days.
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Your license will be suspended for at least 90 days. The suspension could be even longer based on the details of your arrest and your prior criminal record.
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You will be charged with Super Extreme DUI if you BAC at the time of arrest is 0.20 or higher.
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An attorney will help you find, preserve, and challenge the admissibility of evidence in your case. Your attorney can fight to have your charges dismissed or reduced, and negotiate a plea bargain that takes jail time and license suspension off the table. If you choose not to accept a plea agreement (or aren’t offered one), an experienced DUI attorney will convince the jury that you are innocent.
ANSWER:
The more serious your charge (i.e., the higher your BAC), the less leverage you have while negotiating a plea agreement. Your best chance of securing a plea bargain is by hiring a reputable and skilled DUI attorney. To schedule your free consultation with one of our expert attorneys, call our offices today.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUPER EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA
A Super Extreme DUI will add eight points to your driving record in Arizona. This means that if you are convicted, you will likely need to complete defensive driving training as part of your sentencing. This will cost at least a few hundred dollars, with the price increasing with the amount of hours you are ordered to take.
UNDERSTANDING ARIZONA SUPER EXTREME DUI LAWS
In Arizona, if you are arrested for a Super Extreme DUI, your vehicle will automatically be impounded for 30 days. This will likely mean extra spending to find alternative transportation during that 30 days. You will also need to pay a storage fee of $15 per day and an administrative fee of $150 to retrieve your vehicle.
You may have heard stories of friends and acquaintances getting a DUI in Arizona, being sentenced to 10 days in jail, and only serving one day with the rest of the sentence being commuted to house arrest, probation, etc. The possibility of suspending a portion of the jail sentence is only available to those convicted of standard DUI, or a BAC of .08-.149.
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Our DUI law firm and staff is respected because they are skilled, experienced, and they give realistic options and honest advice. Because a DUI on your record can leave a serious impact on your life, you may need to consider discussing your case with a lawyer.
