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AZ Extreme DUI – Your Options and what a good AZ DUI Attorney can do for you.
“How an Extreme DUI charge may be reduced or completely dismissed with a good AZ DUI lawyer”.
Any Phoenix DUI lawyer will tell you how serious a Phoenix DUI can be and how it can have devastating effects on your life, future and freedom. But it becomes even more serious when it is elevated to an “Extreme DUI. A Phoenix DUI charge escalates to an “Extreme DUI” if the body’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) exceeds 0.15%. The BAC level is usually determined by a breath or blood test administered by the Phoenix Police or their Crime Lab personnel. If the BAC level exceeds 0.20 is designated as a “Super Extreme” which carries even more severe penalties and incarceration time if convicted. If you face any Phoenix DUI it is important that your consult an experienced Arizona DUI lawyer who regularly defends extreme DUI charges in the Phoenix Court.
So you made a mistake. That means you are human. There is hope. And you deserve a second chance. Understand first that simply because you were charged with a Phoenix DUI doesn’t mean you are guilty as charged, or that you will be convicted of it. The fact is that the police officer (s) felt at the time they had probable cause for arrest. Examination of the evidence by an experienced DUI Attorney who practices regularly in Phoenix may just disprove that issue. If you have received a Phoenix AZ extreme DUI you must understand your options so you can make a well thought out decision on how to proceed and understand there are consequences that you must live with related to that decision. Here are your options for a first offense Phoenix extreme DUI:
A. Plead guilty with no attempt at defending the charge. You could potentially receive up to the max for first offense:
1) Minimum 30 days jail and up to 6 months,
2) vehicle impound
3) Required Ignition interlock device to be used on your auto (at your expense)
4) Ninety days driver’s license suspension
5) Mandatory alcohol/drug counseling
6) Probation
7) Pay fines, fees, and if applicable restitution. Any other punishment the court deems necessary
B. Fail to appear for your court date that is indicated on the complaint you received. In that event an immediate warrant will be issued for your arrest. The police may go to your place of business, work, or wherever they think they can find you to arrest you.
C. If you qualify financially, there is always an option of using a public defender. Although their job is to defend you, they are often challenged by time and resources due to the very large caseloads they must carry. You need to know your attorney is fighting for you, is accessible, and is examining every aspect of your case and evidence and is in a position to do what it takes to do everything possible to try and get your case dismissed, charges reduced or other outcome. It may be a good investment of your time, to seek out someone you know who has used a public defender. Ask them about what type of defense they were able to provide and the outcome
D. Go to court unrepresented by a good private practice AZ criminal defense or AZDUI Attorney. This is extremely risky and dangerous. The results can land you with the maximum penalties. The prosecutors know the protocol, the evidence, how to argue your case, how to get you to incriminate yourself, how to make their case stronger, and will ignore any weaknesses or flaws in your case. You will most likely end up with the results in option A. above.
E. Hire an experienced AZ criminal defense or AZ DUI Attorney you can find to fight for you and defend your case. You will be surprised to find out, that some of the best attorneys are more affordable, than others not so skilled or experienced. And most good Phoenix DUI attorneys will provide a Free Consultation. You have nothing to lose. A good criminal defense or DUI attorney who practices in Phoenix will fight to get your charges completely dismissed, reduced, or in the least a much better outcome in your case. There are many defenses that can be used, and evidentiary issues that can be challenged to accomplish this.
A good AZ DUI Attorney will examine evidence or lack thereof; determine if there were any violations of your constitutional rights, reason for the DUI stop, probable cause for your arrest, handling of all evidence, crime lab methods of testing, proper implementation of field sobriety tests, reliability of testing, maintenance and reliability of breathalyzer machines, and many more factors. There are factors that may seem small to you, that the eye of a good DUI Attorney will use as a defense and may have great bearing on your case. You will not get these benefits or evidence challenged without a good private practice Phoenix, AZ Criminal or DUI attorney. A good private practice DUI Attorney in Phoenix may be able to suppress evidence, get your case dismissed, a “not guilty”, or a reduction of your AZ DUI charges. Option E. gives you piece of mind, and the greatest chance at freedom and a new start on life without devastation of an AZ DUI conviction.
If you have been charged with any Phoenix Arizona DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, DUI with child under 15 in vehicle, Aggravated Felony DUI, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, any Arizona DUI, Arizona Drug DUI, or any other criminal charge including theft, assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, drugs crimes, probation violations, robbery, computer crimes, ID theft crimes, or any other criminal charges contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Scottsdale, Arizona criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor).
The Law Office of James Novak is devoted to handling 100% DUI, Drug & criminal cases in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Arizona , and surrounding areas valley-wide.
This post was intended to provide general information only and is not intended as specific legal advice. You should not rely upon this information alone, but should consult legal counsel regarding the application of the laws and regulations discussed and as applied to your specific case or circumstance.