Phoenix Extreme DUI Lawyer
What Is Extreme DUI?
The letter of Arizona law states that if you are found to be operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15% or higher, you are considered to be driving under the influence at an extreme level. As the name suggests, extreme DUI comes with more severe penalties than a standard DUI (driving with a BAC above 0.08%).
If you have been arrested for extreme DUI, you might believe that your fate is sealed. There is no way people get off for something so “extreme,” right? This is not the case.
I have fought DUI charges of all severity and helped clients obtain favorable case outcomes, from having charges completely dropped to securing the minimum possible penalties and even appealing DUI convictions. I even review other attorneys' work to see if there are overlooked defense options. My experience, insights, and creative defense strategies could be your advantage.
When you need a Phoenix extreme DUI attorney, call (602) 560-7837 or contact The Koplow Law Firm online.
Penalties for Extreme DUI
A first-time extreme DUI offense can result in a minimum of 30 consecutive days in jail and a fine of $2,500 or more.
Additionally, a conviction would require you to:
- Participate in alcohol/drug screenings, treatments, and education programs
- Use an ignition interlock device (IID) for a year
- Complete community service
What About My License?
With an extreme DUI, your license will be suspended for 90 days. You can contest this within 15 days of receiving a suspension notice. However, doing so is no small task. You will need an attorney who can help you fight this suspension, as well as your criminal charges.
If you are arrested for DUI with a commercial driver's license (CDL), you could have your CDL suspended for a year. This may seriously impact your employment.
What If I Get Arrested for a Second or Third Extreme DUI?
Should you be convicted of extreme DUI twice within a seven-year period, you will face a minimum of 120 days in jail, $3,000 in fines, alcohol/drug education programs, community service hours, and an IID requirement—among other consequences. A third conviction has the same stipulations but may carry felony status, as the court could charge you with aggravated DUI.
Beyond Legal Penalties
DUI convictions of all levels carry their own unique consequences, but the repercussions are undoubtedly heightened when it comes to extreme DUI.
Here are a few reasons why:
- The costs associated with penalties and other requirements can be financially devastating
- Your personal and professional reputation may suffer
- You may lose your job or have difficulty securing employment in the future due to a criminal record
- Auto insurance rates will skyrocket
What Is So Extreme?
I would argue that a more accurate label for extreme DUI would be “hyperbole” DUI. Let us look at an example to explain why.
Imagine that John and Fred have identical circumstances. They drank the same amount of alcohol. Their bodies process alcohol in the exact same way. Ten minutes after they leave the bar, the pair get arrested for DUI. Here is where their identical paths split.
In John's case, the officer draws his blood within 30 minutes of the stop. His results show a BAC of .18%. In contrast, Fred's officer is not able to draw his blood until over an hour after the stop. What does this lead to? His BAC is below the extreme DUI threshold.
This example illustrates a flaw in law enforcement's processes that commonly arises in extreme DUI cases. Often, the only difference between a standard and extreme DUI charge is the timing of the BAC test and potential errors made by law enforcement.
What does this mean for you? It means that your charges may not be as extreme as they seem.
With the help of a skilled Phoenix extreme DUI attorney such as myself, you could challenge the validity of your BAC results and other forensic and procedural missteps by law enforcement and other officials. In fact, my DUI defenses frequently target forensic flaws and constitutional violations.
Learn More About Your Charges & How I Can Defend You
If you have been arrested for extreme DUI in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or elsewhere across Arizona, do not delay. Contact The Koplow Law Firm to speak with me about your charges, defense options, and path ahead. I get to know my clients, working one-on-one with them to devise what my experience tells me will be the best defense approach. Thousands have trusted their cases, livelihoods, and futures with me and my team. You can confidently do the same.
To start with The Koplow Law Firm, call (602) 560-7837 or reach out online.
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Testimonials and Reviews
At The Koplow Law Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Great trial attorney."
Lawrence is tenacious, relentless, and extremely passionate about his clients and their cases. He leaves no stone unturned in his investigations, and his cross examinations are grueling. His knowledge of the science of DUI's and the testing procedures is unsurpassed. Great trial attorney.
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"Unquestionably one of the top DUI/ criminal defense attorneys in Arizona."As a practicing attorney in DUI and criminal defense, and as a former prosecutor who went against Lawrence on several cases, I can attest that the State knows they will have their hands full when Lawrence is on the case.- Ryan M.
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"You cannot go wrong with Lawrence."
Great attorney! Lawrence thinks outside the box and goes above and beyond for his clients and the legal community at large. If you are looking for aggressive representation, you cannot go wrong with Lawrence.
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"No other lawyer knows the science of DUI like Lawrence does."Lawrence is the best lawyer I have ever met. If your career is on the line then he is the guy. No other lawyer knows the science of DUI like Lawrence does. I will be forever grateful!- Greg S.
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"It was miracle!"
It was miracle!... A lot of people don't really understand the benefit of having an attorney who used to be a prosecutor. They know all the little tricks and scare tactics the state has as opposed to just hiring an attorney who is a little fish in a big pond.
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"One of the best."Lawrence Koplow is one of the best DUI and vehicular defense attorneys in the state of Arizona. Anyone would be extremely fortunate to have him as their advocate.- Jack L.
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"You cannot go wrong with Lawrence."Lawrence thinks outside the box and goes above and beyond for his clients and the legal community at large. If you are looking for aggressive representation, you cannot go wrong with Lawrence.- Charity C.
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"Nobody knows the court and laws better than him."Lawrence represents very high-profile clients who greatly depend on a good outcome, and this guy will deliver. This is a prosecutors' worse nightmare, and it should be that way if you need an attorney.- David E.
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