Extreme DUI

EXTREME DUI

Alcohol Concentration Level of at Least .150 and Below .200

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What's So Extreme?

What’s so extreme about this offense compared to a standard DUI? The answer is not what you might think. A more accurate label would probably be “hyperbole” DUI. However, extreme DUI sounds much better. It rolls off the tongue more easily.

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Here's an Example....

Imagine that John and Fred have identical circumstances. They drank the same amount of alcohol. Their bodies process alcohol in the same exact way. They both get arrested for DUI 10 minutes after they left each other at the bar. However, there is one significant difference between their cases. Something that has nothing to do with the choices either man made: the time of the blood draw.

This Makes No Sense:

In John’s case, the officer was able to draw his blood within 30 minutes of the stop. His test result showed an alcohol concentration of .180. 

However, the officer in Fred’s case wasn’t able to draw his blood until over an hour after the stop. This is a common occurrence. In most cases, the time an officer is able to get a blood sample or give a breath test will vary depending on the circumstances.

Here's the kicker....

If you switched the time of the blood draws then the test results would also switch. Consequently, John would no longer be charged with Extreme DUI…and now, Fred is an “extreme” DUI.

How is that justice?

Is one person’s case really more “extreme” than the other? 

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Phoenix, AZ Extreme DUI Offense FAQS


  • Is an extreme DUI a felony in Arizona?

    No.  The fact that a person’s alcohol concentration exceeds a .150 does not make this offense into a felony.

  • Are there defenses to extreme DUI?

    Oh yes.  Check out my entire section devoted exclusively to DUI and vehicular crimes defenses. 


    DUI LIBRARY: The Definitive Guide to Defeating an Arizona DUI

  • What are the penalties for first offense extreme DUI in Arizona?

    Penalties for being convicted of an Extreme DUI charge can include:

    • Driver License Suspension
    • Fines
    • Incarceration (a term of jail)
    • Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
    • Substance abuse screening and recommended treatment

    The minimum jail term, if convicted, for Extreme DUI is 30 days.  However, that does not necessarily mean a person with a BAC of .150 or above will actually serve 30 days in jail.  The specific circumstances and the tactical actions of an attorney may be able to change the outcome.  The jurisdiction which the crime occurs may also play a role in the ability to get a case dismissed or reduce a penalty.  For example, the strategy in defending Phoenix DUI cases and Scottsdale DUI cases may drastically differ because of the different approaches that each of these cities prosecutes DUI cases.

  • Can an extreme DUI be reduced?

    Yes.  There are several circumstances where an extreme DUI can be reduced.  


    However, before asking that, the proper question to start with is: can they prove it? It’s only after that question is addressed should you move on a “better deal.”

  • What are the penalties for second offense extreme DUI in Arizona?

    If a person, has prior DUI conviction within the seven (7) years then the minimum penalty under Arizona law becomes 120 days jail.  Moreover, if the person’s BAC is .200 or greater that is considered another category of DUI.  It is commonly named: Super Extreme DUI.

  • What about home detention?
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This is a prosecutor's worst nightmare, and it should be that way if you need an attorney."

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Hiring an Experienced Extreme DUI Offense Lawyer in Phoenix, AZ

Arizona DUI law is extremely complicated and has severe consequences. DUI law is commonly referred to as a minefield. An attorney must be competent in the Arizona Rules of “Criminal” Procedure, the Arizona Rules of Evidence, the United States and Arizona Constitutions, and the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles Rules and Regulations.


An attorney cannot do anything for you unless he or she has extensive experience in these areas.  Police officers are only human and do commit legal errors.  However, only an experienced DUI attorney will be able to find these errors and use them to help his or her client.


You should choose an experienced DUI attorney for the same reason you should choose a qualified doctor. If you break your wrist, you go to a doctor that specializes in wrist injuries. When you are charged with a DUI, you should hire a qualified DUI attorney.


An experienced Arizona DUI attorney can analyze your case for legal errors and defenses. He or she can have blood samples independently analyzed, look for suppression issues, review calibration / COBRA records of breath machines, find the right expert witnesses for your trial, and assist you with your driver’s license issues.

For more information, call our office at (602) 494-3444 or visit our contact page.
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"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.

REAL CLIENT, PHOENIX, AZ

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