An Extreme DUI charge at Country Meadows Justice Court carried 9 actual jail days, a 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, and a permanent Extreme designation. Future First pulled the case down to Standard DUI, saved 8 jail days, and eliminated the MADD VIP requirement entirely.
At a glance
| Court | Country Meadows Justice Court |
| Original charge | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID completion, leaving 9 days actual served, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, higher C1M fine tier, permanent Extreme DUI record |
| Result | State amended Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1); 1 day jail at Scottsdale instead of 9-day Extreme floor; 36 hours of counseling completed; ~$1,600 in fines; MADD VIP not required; 8 jail days saved |
| Eligibility for set aside | After sentence completion under ARS § 13-905 (consider immigration timing) |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2028 under ARS § 13-911, three years after IID removal |
The stakes
The client faced Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) in Country Meadows Justice Court. Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID completion, leaving 9 days actual served, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the higher C1M fine tier, and a permanent Extreme DUI record. The Extreme designation also surfaces separately on background checks and insurance reviews.
What we did
Future First negotiated the case down from Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail at Scottsdale instead of the 9-day Extreme floor, completed 36 hours of counseling, paid roughly $1,600 in fines, and was not required to attend MADD VIP. 8 jail days saved. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after sentence completion (consider immigration timing). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after IID removal.
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If you’re facing an Extreme DUI in Arizona
MADD Victim Impact Panel attendance is one of the standard sentencing conditions on Arizona DUI convictions. The panel is a four-hour education program that defendants typically attend before or after sentencing. Some prosecutors will agree to waive the MADD VIP requirement as part of plea negotiation when the underlying conduct doesn’t involve actual victim contact and the defendant has completed counseling on the front end. Eliminating the MADD VIP requirement saves the client time, scheduling friction, and the $50-$100 program fee.
Pulling an Extreme DUI down to Standard DUI eliminates the 12-month judge-ordered IID requirement (replaced by MVD’s 12-month administrative IID, which can run concurrently and finish on a separate timeline) and cuts the jail floor from 9 days to 1 day. The fine package drops approximately $1,000 across the tier reduction.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Extreme DUI tier-reduction cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Country Meadows Justice Court and other justice courts evaluate MADD VIP elimination and tier-reduction negotiations.
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 conviction
Call us
Facing an Extreme DUI in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 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.