If you are stopped on suspicion of DUI and your blood alcohol concentration is above .20, you will be charged with Super-Extreme DUI. This is the highest level of misdemeanor DUI and if convicted, you could face harsh penalties.
The mandatory minimum penalties for a first-time Super-Extreme DUI are:
Many courts also require alcohol education or counseling.
Penalties for a second-offense Super-Extreme DUI are even harsher. If within seven years prior to the second offense you have previously been convicted of any DUI, in Arizona or another state, the mandatory minimum penalties are:
Due to such steep penalties, it is so important to have a knowledgeable DUI attorney on your side.
The lawyers at Lane, Hupp, & Crowley, PLC, in Phoenix have nearly four decades of combined experience representing individuals facing DUI and traffic-related charges across Arizona. We have a considerable track record of success and a former prosecutor of DUI cases on our team.
We begin by examining police procedures. The officer must have “reasonable suspicion” to conduct a traffic stop. If the officer cannot point to specific facts that led to a reasonable suspicion, we may seek a dismissal of your case.
After investigating the cause of the traffic stop, we will determine whether the officer had “probable cause” to arrest you. Probable cause can be challenged by looking at factors such as the roadside tests, the officer’s observations of you during your contact and other things like conversations with the officer.
Once the officer arrests you, we will investigate whether the officer followed proper procedures in obtaining blood or breath tests. We will work with experts in the field to determine the presence of any of these problems in your case.
Our lawyers will work diligently to minimize the impact on your life.
Call us today at (480) 562-3482 to schedule a free initial consultation with our Phoenix DUI attorney. Or email us through our website. We offer free consultations and payment plans and accept credit cards.
If you have been charged with a DUI, drug charge, sex crime or any serious criminal offense, let an experienced defense team fight for you. Schedule a consultation with one of our partners today. Call (480) 562-3482 or send an email.