An extreme DUI occurs when any breath and blood tests show that your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) exceeds 0.15%. Whether this is a 1st offense DUI, 2nd offense DUI, 3rd offense DUI or 4th offense DUI, you will be facing harsher penalties. A professional Phoenix DUI attorney, however, can contest the charges you face and seek minimum sentencing and penalties. At Beauchamp Law Office we have successfully shown error on part of breathalyzer tests and have also proven negligence with laboratory procedure and blood test results. In addition, there are several other factors that can be argued to allow for outstanding extreme driving under the influence case results.
Arizona Driving Under the Influence Defense Attorneys
An extreme DUI charge will result in higher penalties if you are convicted. In Arizona, it is taken very seriously and that is why there are specific laws applying to it. At Beauchamp Law Office, our driving under the influence defense lawyers provide excellent legal resources to our clients facing any type of DUI charge. We will make every attempt to lower your charges or have your case dismissed. Our clients’ rights are extremely important to us and we will do everything legally possible to protect them. As experienced DUI attorneys we can review the facts of your case during a free case consultation and provide answers to any questions that you may have.
Penalties for Extreme DUI
1st Offense Extreme DUI with a BAC of 0.15% to 0.19%
- 30 consecutive days and up to 6 months in jail
- 30 day vehicle impoundment
- Ignition interlock device installed in vehicle for 12-18 months
- $250 - $2500 in fines (plus surcharges)
- 90 days minimum driver’s license suspension
- Mandatory alcohol/drug screening and counseling
- Community service
- 5 years probation
1st Offense Extreme DUI with a BAC of 0.20% or more
- 45 consecutive days and up to 6 months in jail
- Mandatory alcohol/drug screening and counseling
- Minimum $3,200 in fines (plus surcharges)
- 90 days minimum driver’s license suspension
- Ignition interlock device installed in vehicle for 18 months
- Mandatory alcohol/drug screening and counseling
- Community service
- 5 years probation
- Minimum 30 day vehicle impoundment
2nd Offense Extreme DUI with 0.15% - 0.19% BAC
- 120 days to 6 months in jail (60 days of which are consecutive)
- Over $3,500 in fines, plus surcharges
- Up to 1 year driver’s license revocation
- Mandatory alcohol/drug screening and counseling
- Minimum 30 hours of community service
- 5 years probation
- Minimum 30 day vehicle impoundment
- Ignition interlock device installed in vehicle for minimum of 12 months
2nd Offense Extreme DUI with 0.20% BAC or higher
- 120 days to 6 months in jail (60 days of which are consecutive)
- Fines and costs exceeding $3,700
- 1 year license revocation and one year with no temporary license allowed
- Ignition interlock device installed in vehicle for minimum 18 months
- Mandatory alcohol/drug screening and counseling
- 5 years probation
- Minimum 30 hours of community service
- Minimum 30 day vehicle impoundment
3rd or 4th Offense DUI within 7 years with BAC over 0.15% is a Felony DUI and/or Aggravated DUI
- 4 months to 6 years in a state prison (dependant on criminal history)
- $5,500 to $150,000 in fines and surcharges
- 3 Year license revocation
- Up to 10 Years probation
- Mandatory alcohol/drug screening and counseling
- Minimum 30 hours of community service
- Minimum 30 day vehicle impoundment
- Ignition interlock device installed in vehicle for minimum 18 months
At Beauchamp Law Office our driving under the influence attorneys understand what it takes to aggressively defend our clients accused of extreme DUI in Phoenix and the surrounding areas in Arizona. You can expect to receive the personal care and dedication needed for your case. Contact a knowledgeable Phoenix DUI attorney at Beauchamp Law Office to make sure that your future is protected. We provide DUI defense to clients in the cities and surrounding areas of Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Accused of extreme DUI in Phoenix? Contact Beauchamp Law Office!
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