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An Extreme DUI at Arrowhead Justice Court would have triggered 30 days mandatory jail, a 12-month judge-ordered IID, and roughly $2,743 in fines on conviction. Future First pulled the case all the way down to a non-DUI Reckless Driving plea with no jail and no probation.
At a glance
| Court | Arrowhead Justice Court |
| Original charge | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure (Extreme tier) | 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance (9 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments around $2,743, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension |
| Result | State amended Extreme DUI down to Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor; no DUI conviction; 1 day jail waived on drug and alcohol counseling completion; ~$1,391 in fines; no court-ordered IID; no probation |
| Eligibility for set aside | After sentence completion under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2026 under ARS § 13-911, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait |
The stakes
The client faced an Extreme DUI charge under ARS § 28-1382 at Arrowhead Justice Court. An Extreme DUI conviction in Arizona carries 30 days of mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance (9 days actual at the floor), fines and assessments around $2,743, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a license suspension.
What we did
After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State amended the Extreme DUI charge down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The client pled to Reckless Driving with no DUI conviction entered. The court imposed 1 day jail waived on drug and alcohol counseling completion, ~$1,391 in fines, no court-ordered IID, and no probation.
The client kept the record clean of any DUI. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 is eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait.
What the client said
My experience with this firm was impeccable. Getting in trouble is so worrisome, especially when worrying about your future. Thankfully I put everything in the firm’s hands and Ed Robinson handled my case. Ed is tough and firm. There were times when I was defeated and was ready to throw the towel but he would remind me that it would all turn out well and I was in good hands. The whole ordeal took so long due to the courts and my dates getting constantly postponed, but every time I had to make an appearance in court I was greeted by Ed and was given a coaching on what to do and how to handle things. Payments were easy and accessible and there was always a clear line of communication between the firm and me. I really loved that everything was conveniently electronic. I am forever grateful I found this firm and relied on them. They were able to land me an AMAZING deal and reassured me they will be in touch when it’s time to seal my records. A special thank you to Lucas for being so attentive to all my needs and always communicating so clearly.
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If you’re facing an Extreme DUI in Arizona
Pulling an Extreme DUI all the way down to a non-DUI Reckless Driving plea is one of the strongest outcomes available short of full dismissal. The amendment skips both the Extreme tier and the standard DUI tier, dropping the case to a Class 2 Misdemeanor traffic offense with no IID, no MADD panel, no specific licensure flag, and a 2-year sealing wait.
Getting the State to agree to a Reckless Driving amendment on an Extreme DUI charge requires defense work that identifies real proof problems in the case. Common defense angles include chemistry challenges (timing of the test, calibration of the instrument, deprivation period issues), driving-evidence challenges (the officer’s basis for the stop, the field sobriety performance), and procedural challenges (Miranda compliance, implied consent admonitions, search warrant validity).
Future First Criminal Law has handled Extreme DUI cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Arrowhead Justice Court and other justice courts evaluate Reckless Driving amendments on Extreme DUI charges, and how to position the case for the full tier reduction.
Related resources
- Arizona DUI defense — full overview of how we handle every tier of DUI charge
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a DUI or reckless driving conviction
Call us
Facing an Extreme DUI in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-7625 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona DUI cases at every tier. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona DUI law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.