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Arizona is very harsh when it comes to DUI charges and punishments. Arizona law calls for increased penalties for DUI offenses if a person’s BAC is above certain levels. If you are arrested for a DUI in Kingman, and your BAC is at or above .20. The prosecutor will file a Super Extreme DUI charge.
If you are arrested for a DUI in Kingman, and your BAC is at or above .20, the prosecutor will file a Super Extreme DUI charge. People often ask if a Super Extreme DUI is a felony; the answer is no. A Super Extreme DUI is a class 1 misdemeanor offense. However, given the inherent danger of operating a vehicle with a high BAC, the punishments for even a first-time Super Extreme DUI charge are far more severe than a regular DUI.
If you are charged with a Super Extreme DUI in Kingman, Arizona, contact the attorneys at the Rosenstein Law Group at 480-248-7666 or online to schedule a free consultation. We are available 24/7 and have a team of DUI defense lawyers that will get you the best possible result.
A Super Extreme DUI conviction may have severe consequences, including:
If a person is convicted of a Super Extreme DUI and has previously been convicted of a DUI committed within the previous seven years, the punishments significantly increase. While a typical, non-DUI class 1 misdemeanor carries no minimum jail term, a second offense Super Extreme DUI carries a minimum sentence of 180 days in jail. This is the longest jail term that a person can receive for a misdemeanor offense in Arizona. Additionally, a second offense Super Extreme DUI conviction will result in a one-year driver’s license revocation, 24-month ignition interlock device requirement, increased fines and fees, and 30 hours of community service (also called “community restitution”).
Given the harsh penalties of a Super Extreme DUI, it is important to find a DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. Contact an attorney who knows the ins and outs of DUI defense. Suppose your BAC was measured at .20 or higher. In that case, the attorneys at the Rosenstein Law Group will work to discredit or invalidate that number. As part of a comprehensive defense, we will look at lab testing procedures and chain of custody, the accuracy of the breathalyzer machine, issues with the blood draw and sample contamination, and the time that lapsed between your arrest, the blood draw, and the blood testing. We also examine your driving behavior, the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, and arrest procedures to determine whether the police followed proper procedures and whether your rights were violated.
A conviction for Super Extreme DUI in Kingman, Arizona, can have lasting consequences beyond jail time, probation, or fines and fees. A Super Extreme DUI is a permanent criminal conviction on your record. This can cause issues with future employment, housing, insurance, and professional licenses.
Contact the Rosenstein Law Group immediately at 480-248-7666, day or night, or online to schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation.