THE POLICE WROTE EXTREME DUI-BAC ABOVE .015. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
When a person's BAC is above .15 that is an extreme DUI, which is a crime under A.R.S. 28-1382. The penalties for an extreme DUI are much more severe than the non-extreme DUI driving under the influence and .08 per se DUI charge. Again, as with the allegation of driving with a BAC above .08, the government does not need to prove that alcohol impaired your driving, just that you had a BAC above .15. And the government does not need to prove that your BAC was above .15 while you were actually driving the car, just that your BAC was above .15 up two hours after you finished driving.
The government can charge someone with driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above .08, and driving with a BAC above .15 extreme DUI all at the same time.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR AN EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA?
If someone is convicted for a first time extreme DUI in Arizona, the time in jail is at least 30 consecutive days in custody. That usually means the county jail or some cities, like Scottsdale and Tempe, have their own city jails. The fines are around $2,500, depending on the jurisdiciton, and there is a statutory requirement of an interlock device.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO FIGHT AN EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA? HOW?
Yes, it is very possible. Fight it today by contacting Vladimir Gagic at 602-955-1985.
