Extreme DUI and Arizona Law – Attorney Defense Strategies
If you've been arrested for a DUI and your breath or blood alcohol content was greater than the Arizona statutory minimum of 0.15% BAC, you are set to be charged with an Extreme DUI. The Extreme DUI was set into law by Arizona legislators in December of 1998 and it is a very serious offense. Once charged, you face a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days, a fine of $500-$2500, a revocation of your driver's license, a possible probation sentence and you'll also have to have all of your personal vehicles equipped with a certified ignition interlock system. With the charge and all of those mandatory sentences hanging over your head, it's time to get an Extreme DUI attorney.
Right to Counsel
Remember, your rights state that you have the right to counsel. You can ask for an attorney at any time during and after your arrest. If you cannot afford a DUI attorney, the court must appoint one to you. If you can afford a DUI lawyer, however, it's worth it to get one that is experienced handling extreme DUI cases in Arizona so that he or she can help you avoid a conviction or at least lower your sentences to the absolute minimums.
Extreme DUI Defense
Your extreme DUI attorney in Arizona should know several ways to go about defending your case. The best defense is relative, meaning it's different for every defendant. A good extreme DUI attorney will be knowledgeable about the evidence the prosecution has against you and will plan the defense accordingly. You can further assist your DUI attorney by attempting to remember every detail you can about the time of your arrest. Try to recall any witnesses that may have been present, any evidence that may be pertinent, as well as anything else you can think of such as extreme weather, whether or not you were using any substances that contained alcohol that could have given a false positive on the breathalyzer.
One of the best ways a DUI lawyer can defend against an Extreme DUI charge is to attack the dependability of the breathalyzer test. These machines aren't as reliable as we commonly believe. All your attorney has to do is prove that your BAC was less than the statutory minimum and your DUI charge could be reduced to a lesser offense.
If you happened to be using a product that produced a false positive, such as an asthma spray, this can also be used to discredit such a machine. The defendant can also claim that the arresting officer who conducted the test used the machine incorrectly.
Some other defense strategies include questioning the reasons for the officer pulled your vehicle over in the first place. If you were weaving, but were within the lines for instance, this is not a crime and the officer had no right pulling you over for that reason.
Contact an Extreme DUI Attorney in Arizona to Defend You
Phillips & Associates has years of experience defending Arizona DUI cases. Contact our DUI defense attorneys today for a free consultation on your case.
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