ARRESTED FOR Extreme DUI IN TEMPE Arizona?

Extreme DUI in Tempe: It’s Not the End

Being charged with an Extreme DUI (BAC .15+) in Tempe sounds terrifying because of the mandatory 30-day jail sentence attached to it. But here is the good news: that sentence is rarely what our clients actually serve. Tempe is one of the jurisdictions that allows for Home Detention and "suspended sentences." Our priority is to negotiate a plea that keeps you out of jail and in the comfort of your own home, so you don't lose your job or your dignity.

Challenging the Breath Test "Margin of Error"

To convict you of Extreme DUI, the state must prove your BAC was exactly .150 or higher. If you blew a .154 or .160, you are within the machine's margin of error. We bring in forensic experts to analyze the calibration records of the specific Intoxilyzer 8000 used in your case. If we can cast doubt on just 0.01% of that reading, the charge drops to a Regular DUI, and the mandatory jail time disappears.

The "Rising BAC" Factor

Tempe stops often happen minutes after leaving a restaurant or bar. This means the alcohol may not have fully absorbed into your system while you were driving. You might have been a .10 (Regular DUI) behind the wheel, but spiked to a .16 (Extreme) by the time you were tested at the station. We use Retrograde Extrapolation to prove you were charged for a BAC you didn't have while driving.

Let Us Handle the Stress

An Extreme DUI charge is serious, but it is manageable with the right team. We have guided hundreds of clients through the Tempe court system. We know the prosecutors, we know the science, and we know how to get you through this.

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