Arizona
Extreme DUI
Higher BAC. Harsher Penalties. More at Stake.
An Extreme DUI charge can have serious and long-lasting consequences. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands the law, the courts, and how to fight for the best possible outcome.
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What Is an Extreme DUI?
In Arizona, an Extreme DUI is charged when a person has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15 or higher but less than 0.20 within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle.
A BAC of 0.20 or higher falls into Arizona’s higher BAC category, commonly referred to as Super Extreme DUI, and carries more severe penalties.
These higher BAC levels can significantly increase the penalties and other consequences of a DUI case.
BAC LEVELS IN ARIZONA
0.15-0.19
EXTREME DUI
A.R.S. 28-1382A.1.
Higher penalties than a standard DUI
0.20+
SUPER EXTREME DUI
A.R.S. 28-1382A.2.
Even more serious consequences.
Potential Penalties for Extreme DUI
An Extreme DUI conviction can carry mandatory and long-term consequences, including:
Mandatory jail time (minimum 30 days for 0.15-0.19; 45 days for 0.20+ on a first offense, which may be reduced with installation of ignition interlock device)
Fines and court assessments
Driver’s license suspension or revocation
Ignition interlock device (longer requirement)
Alcohol or drug screening and treatment
Increased penalties for prior DUI convictions
Every case is different. The actual penalties depend on the specific facts, your prior history, and applicable law.
Defending Extreme DUI Cases
A high BAC reading is a piece of evidence – not the final word.
We carefully examine:
Experienced representation can make a difference.