Phoenix Super-Extreme DUI Lawyer

Arizona is one of the few states where an individual can be charged with a “super extreme DUI.” These charges can arise when your blood alcohol concentration or blood alcohol content (BAC) is above a certain percentage. Whether you are coming home from a night bar-hopping in downtown Phoenix or are driving along McDowell Road after a college party, if you are pulled over and your BAC is at a severe level, you need to hire a Phoenix super-extreme DUI lawyer.

Davidson Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm: Ready to Protect Your Rights

Since 2005, attorney Joshua S. Davidson has been fighting for the rights of clients facing a wide range of differing DUI charges in Phoenix, including those defined as “super extreme.” Before Davidson Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm was created, Mr. Davidson worked as a local prosecutor, meaning he knows how both sides of the courtroom work and can use this knowledge to his client’s advantage. If you’ve been arrested for a super extreme DUI, we can help.

B.A.C. Over .20% DUI in Phoenix

If the results of your blood or breath test reflect a BAC of at least .20%, charges of Super Extreme DUI can be filed. If you are convicted of this charge, the court will impose a minimum sentence of 45 days in jail. Under Arizona law, the court cannot suspend any portion of this sentence – meaning that if you are convicted of super-extreme DUI in Phoenix, you will have to serve the entire 45 day sentence. It is important to understand the court can, at its discretion, impose an even stiffer sentence. Because super-extreme DUI is a class one misdemeanor, the maximum jail term that can be imposed is 6 months. If you have been convicted of any DUI offense within 7 years of your Phoenix super extreme DUI, the court will be required to order that this maximum 6 month sentence be imposed. In addition to significant jail time, a super extreme DUI conviction in Phoenix will also require several thousand dollars in fines, a suspension of your drivers license and the required use of an ignition interlock device for 18 months once your license is reinstated.

Phoenix Super-Extreme DUI Defenses

Phoenix super-extreme DUI attorney Joshua S. Davidson is a former felony prosecutor who understands the criminal court process and will fight for your rights. Regardless of whether you are charged with a regular DUI or a super-extreme DUI with a prior, there are potential defenses that can be asserted in your case. Phoenix extreme DUI lawyer Joshua S. Davidson will conduct a comprehensive pre-trial investigation into your case and identify any factual or legal issues that could lead to a dismissal or reduction of your charges.

For example, if the Phoenix police officer who stopped your vehicle lacked reasonable suspicion or placed you under arrest for extreme DUI without probable cause, the results of any subsequent blood or breath test may not be admissible in court – regardless of how high they might be. There are numerous other defenses that always need to be considered when challenging a super-extreme DUI case. Evidence that may support a winning defense for your super-extreme DUI case may not be easily ascertained. It is only through a complete and detail oriented defense investigation that all potential extreme DUI defenses can be evaluated and that is exactly what Phoenix super extreme DUI Attorney Joshua S. Davidson will do in your case.

Depending on the exact nature of your case, when you hire a super extreme DUI lawyer, there are other viable defense options, including:

• Actual physical control. In order for an individual to be convicted of a DUI in Phoenix, the prosecution must be able to prove that the individual was in actual physical control of their vehicle at the time of their arrest. Your attorney may be able to call this fact into question by asking whether or not the keys were actually in the ignition and if the motor was actually running.
• Administration of field tests. For most police officers, administering a field sobriety test is pretty cut and dry; however, not all officers will follow the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing standards as they should. If this occurred during your case, your attorney may be able to use this information in your defense.
• Test devices. Breathalyzer devices, responsible for measuring your BAC either at the police station or when you are pulled over, should be officially calibrated every six to 12 months. When this doesn’t occur, the results they read can be faulty. If your attorney can prove that the breathalyzer involved in your case was not properly maintained, this could see your charges reduced or even dropped.
• Rights violation. Even when you are arrested and taken into police custody, you still maintain several rights afforded to you by the United States Constitution. These rights include the right to remain silent once you have provided the police officer with your name, driver’s license, and vehicle registration, along with the right to seek legal counsel. If any of these rights are violated, we can use this in your defense.
• Medical conditions. There are several different medical conditions that can affect a BAC result, including inner ear infections, acid reflux, and diabetes. Approximately 11% of the adult population in Arizona suffers from diabetes, making this a viable defense if you deal with this or other similar medical conditions.

Hire a Super Extreme DUI Lawyer From Davidson Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm Today

If you or a loved one has been charged with a super extreme DUI in Phoenix, the team at Davidson Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm is here to help. With our years of experience and knowledge on your side, we can stop at nothing to ensure a successful outcome in your case.

If you need aggressive Super-Extreme DUI defense in Phoenix, contact defense lawyer Joshua S. Davidson today.