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Future First Criminal Law Case Victories
At Future First Criminal Law, we define a “Victory” as a Complete or Partial Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial, cases Dismissed after being set for Jury/Bench Trial, cases Dismissed prior to being set for Jury/Bench Trial, Convictions Reversed on Appeal, Convictions Set Aside, Pre-Charge/Pre-Indictment cases where Future First Criminal Law prevented charges from being filed, cases with Dismissed or Substantially Reduced Charges, as well as cases where Jail/Prison sentences or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced. The links below provide a brief sampling of our extensive Victories. Feel free to click on any of the buttons to explore the specific charges and individual case results.
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Case Victories by case type
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| Year | Type of case | Original charges | Original Penalty | Our result | Court | Headline | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | F-DUI x 3, 60 days prison, $5000 fines, 18 months probation | After Future First's defense work, two of three Felony DUI charges were dropped and the prison time reduced: F-DUI x 1, 10 days prison, $2000 fines, 18 months probation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two out of 3 Felony DUI charges dropped, 60 days in jail reduced to 10 | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically over $1,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A), and the DUI count was dismissed. The client served zero jail days (10 days suspended pending alcohol program completion), paid $635 in fines and fees, and avoided IID, SR-22, and the permanent DUI record entirely. No probation ordered. | Scottsdale City Court | DUI dismissed and amended to Reckless Driving with no jail, no probation, no IID | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI (ARS § 28-1381 or § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor, originally charged with an allegation of a prior DUI conviction within 84 months (2nd-offense enhancement) | The 2nd-offense enhancement would have triggered a mandatory minimum of 30 to 120 days actual jail depending on tier, longer judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, stacked priors on the record pushing any future DUI into felony territory, and substantially heavier fines. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the allegation of prior DUI conviction entirely and the case resolved as a 1st-offense Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 30 days with 21 days suspended on alcohol screening completion (9 actual served), with home detention available after 1 day in custody. $1,514 fine. All remaining charges dismissed. The prior-count window on the record reset. | Buckeye Municipal Court | DUI prior conviction allegation dismissed; case reset to 1st offense | |
| 2025 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (initial plea offer charge level) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, the heaviest C1M fines (initial offer $3,211), and a permanent Super Extreme DUI on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme to Extreme DUI BAC .15-.19 under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 30 days with 21 suspended on IID (9 actual), paid $2,764 in fines (savings of $447), and avoided the Super Extreme tier on the record. 5 jail days saved. | Buckeye Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI tier reduced to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days and $447 fines saved | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically over $1,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), a non-DUI Class 2 Misdemeanor. The client avoided the DUI conviction, IID, SR-22, MADD VIP, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | Chandler Municipal Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with no DUI on the record | |
| 2025 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, the heaviest C1M fines, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI down one tier to Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring (9 actual instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor), saving 5 jail days. IID dropped to 12 months instead of 18. Fines settled in the Extreme tier. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved | |
| 2025 | DUI | Driving Under the Influence - Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Violation of Lighted Lamps Requirements (ARS § 28-922), civil traffic violation | A C1M DUI conviction carried exposure to a minimum 10 consecutive days jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, a three-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911 measured from the IID removal date, automatic driver license suspension, significant insurance rate increases, and a permanent DUI conviction on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed both Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI counts and amended the case to a single Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A). The lighted-lamps civil violation was resolved. The client completed alcohol screening and counseling, paid $635.11 in fines, served no jail and no probation, and avoided the ignition interlock device entirely. | Scottsdale City Court | Two C1M DUI counts reduced to single C2M Reckless Driving; both DUIs dismissed, no jail, no IID, no probation | |
| 2025 | DUI | Driving Under the Influence - Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with a Drug Listed in ARS § 13-3401 or its Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Reckless Driving with Prior Violation within 24 Months (ARS § 28-693), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Unsafe Lane Change (ARS § 28-729), civil traffic violation | Stacked C1M convictions would have meant a minimum 10 consecutive days jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on the DUI counts, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base DUI fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000 per DUI count, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol and drug screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, a three-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911 measured from IID removal, and a permanent DUI plus prior-reckless record. The drug-DUI count carried additional immigration exposure. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed both Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI counts and the Class 1 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count and amended the case to a single Class 2 Misdemeanor Open Container under ARS § 4-251(A)(2), a non-DUI violation. The civil unsafe lane change was resolved. The client served 1 day jail with credit for time served (no actual jail), paid no fines, served no probation, and avoided the IID entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 was granted approximately two months after sentencing. | Glendale City Court | Two C1M DUI counts and C1M-elevated Reckless Driving all dismissed; pled to C2M Open Container with no fines, no jail, no IID; set aside already granted | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down two tiers from Extreme DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1), a Class 1 Misdemeanor at the lowest DUI tier. The client served 1 day jail (Slightest floor) instead of the Extreme 9-day actual minimum, saving 8 jail days. The 12-month judge-ordered IID was avoided. Alcohol screening and counseling were completed. Fines settled at $2,353 in the Slightest tier instead of the higher Extreme range. | Tempe Municipal Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to DUI Slightest Degree; 8 jail days saved, IID avoided | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 days suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1), one tier lower and a charge that does not require evidence of a specific BAC for conviction. The client served 1 day jail with credit for time served (no actual jail), completed alcohol screening and counseling, completed MADD VIP, and received a 6-month ignition interlock device, half the 12-month default for .08+ DUI. Fines settled at $1,619. | Chandler Municipal Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; IID cut in half to 6 months, no actual jail | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 days suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail, completed alcohol screening and counseling at a reduced screening fee, completed MADD VIP, and the judge ordered no ignition interlock device. Probation was set to end on completion of requirements. Fines settled at $2,122.50. | Gilbert Municipal Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; 12-month IID avoided entirely, screening fee reduced | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with credit for time served (no actual jail), and had already completed alcohol screening and 16 hours of treatment by sentencing. The judge ordered no IID. Fines settled at $1,635.11. | Scottsdale City Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; 12-month IID avoided, screening and treatment complete by sentencing | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with credit for time served (no actual jail), and the court waived jail costs. Alcohol screening and counseling were completed. MADD VIP completed. The judge ordered a 6-month IID, half the 12-month default for .08+ DUI. Fines settled at $1,619. | Chandler Municipal Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; jail costs waived, IID cut in half to 6 months | |
| 2025 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme DUI carries 45 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1382(D) with up to 31 days suspendable on installation of an 18-month CIID (ignition interlock device) (14 days actual jail floor), an 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD Victim Impact Panel, the highest C1M fines plus DUI assessments approaching $3,500 total, mandatory alcohol screening and counseling, supervised probation up to five years, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the judge waived the 18-month IID requirement entirely and allowed the client to serve the remaining custody days under Continuous Alcohol Monitoring (CAM) at home instead of jail. The client served 3 days jail on self-surrender plus 42 days CAM in place of both the 11 standard Super Extreme jail floor days and the 18-month IID. Jail costs were waived. The client completed MADD VIP and alcohol screening and counseling. Fines settled at $3,193. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI: 18-month IID waived entirely; 11 actual jail days saved (3 days jail + 42 days CAM at home in lieu of jail and IID); jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M .08+ DUI conviction carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI count and amended the case to a single Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A). The client received 10 days jail all suspended upon completion of the alcohol program, paid $1,390.50 in fines, and avoided the IID entirely. | Country Meadows Justice Court | .08+ DUI dismissed and reduced to C2M Reckless Driving; all 10 jail days suspended, IID avoided | |
| 2025 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme DUI carries 45 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1382(D) with up to 31 days suspendable on installation of an 18-month CIID (14 days actual jail floor), an 18-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, MADD Victim Impact Panel, the highest C1M fines plus DUI assessments approaching $3,500 total, mandatory alcohol screening and counseling, supervised probation up to five years, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down two tiers from Super Extreme DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 4 days custody (2 jail and 2 work release) instead of the Super Extreme 14-day actual jail floor, saving 10 actual jail days. Alcohol screening and counseling were ordered. Fines settled at $3,400 plus jail costs on a $100/month payment plan. The judge ordered an IID. | Tolleson Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to DUI Slightest Degree; 10 actual jail days saved | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and the judge ordered an IID. Fines settled at $2,174.13. | Goodyear Municipal Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; sentence at Slightest floor | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Resisting Arrest (ARS § 13-2508), misdemeanor; Failure to Control Speed (ARS § 28-701), civil traffic; plus two additional companion counts (original 5-count bundle) | The bundle stacked Resisting Arrest, Failure to Control Speed, and two additional companion counts on top of the DUI. A C1M .08+ DUI conviction carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. Stacking the Resisting Arrest and companion counts on top would have added jail exposure per count, fines, and additional misdemeanor stripes on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed all four companion counts (Resisting Arrest, Failure to Control Speed, and the two additional counts) and amended the lead DUI from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with credit for alcohol screening and counseling. Fines settled at $2,262 paid in full. | Avondale City Court | Five-count DUI bundle with .113 BAC reduced to single C1M DUI Slightest Degree; four counts dismissed including Resisting Arrest | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with a Drug Listed in ARS § 13-3401 or its Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two stacked C1M DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling, a judge-ordered ignition interlock device for the standard 12-month term, base fines starting at $1,250 per count plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol or drug screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record. The drug-DUI count adds federal immigration exposure for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the DUI Slightest Degree count, and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs/Metabolite count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion, completed substance abuse screening and counseling with the screening fee waived, paid $1,557 in fines plus a reduced $250 in jail costs, and the judge ordered no IID. | Mesa Municipal Court | Two-count DUI bundle reduced to single DUI Drugs/Metabolite count; alcohol DUI dismissed, IID avoided | |
| 2025 | DUI | 2nd Offense DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2) and § 28-1381(K) repeat-offender enhancement), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A 2nd offense .08+ DUI conviction within 84 months of a prior DUI carries 90 days mandatory jail with up to 60 days suspendable on installation of a 12-month CIID (30 days actual jail floor), mandatory 1-year driver license revocation, mandatory 12-month ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $3,000 plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic insurance rate increases at the highest tier, and a permanent 2nd-offense DUI conviction that elevates any future DUI to felony 3rd offense exposure under ARS § 28-1383. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down from 2nd Offense .08+ DUI to 1st Offense DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The 2nd-offense designation was eliminated. The client served 1 day jail and 19 days home detention, completed MADD VIP, received a 12-month IID, and paid $2,621.63 in fines and fees. | Goodyear Municipal Court | 2nd Offense .08+ DUI reduced two ways: tier dropped to Slightest, repeat-offender designation eliminated; future DUI no longer at felony 3rd-offense exposure | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original DUI counts); plus companion case: Assault - Intentionally or Knowingly Causing Injury (ARS § 13-1203) with DV designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with DV designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | The DUI case stacked three Class 1 Misdemeanor counts led by Extreme DUI at the .15+ tier. Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual jail floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. The DV companion case stacked DV Assault and DV Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) charges that would have added permanent DV stripes, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, mandatory DV offender treatment, no-contact orders, and additional misdemeanor convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Extreme DUI and .08+ DUI counts in the DUI case and amended the matter to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). On the DV case, the State dismissed the DV Assault count and offered Title 9 deferred prosecution on the DV Disorderly Conduct count with anger management counseling and a $300 fee, set for dismissal at the June 2026 sentencing hearing. On the DUI: 1 day jail served, 9 days suspended on counseling, $1,574 fines, 12-month IID. The client was trespassed from the scene of the DV incident and release conditions were removed. | Buckeye Municipal Court | Two cases bundled: Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to Slightest plus two DUI counts dismissed; companion DV case has Assault dismissed and DC on track to diversion-dismissal | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Endangerment (ARS § 13-1201), Class 6 Felony | The C6 Felony Endangerment alone carried exposure to a presumptive 1-year prison term under ARS § 13-702 with a range from 4 months to 2 years for first-time felony offenders, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, and a permanent felony record. The Extreme DUI added 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, restitution, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 6 Felony Endangerment count entirely and the client pled to the Class 1 Misdemeanor Extreme DUI only. The client served 2 days jail and 7 days home detention, completed alcohol screening and counseling, paid $2,745.50 in fines (court waived most jail costs to $40.02), stipulated to restitution of approximately $1,173, and accepted a 12-month IID. No felony record. | Arrowhead Justice Court | Class 6 Felony Endangerment dismissed entirely; pled to Class 1 Misdemeanor Extreme DUI only, no prison, no felony record | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and paid $1,495 in fines. | El Centro Justice Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; sentence at Slightest floor | |
| 2025 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme DUI carries 45 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1382(D) with up to 31 days suspendable on installation of an 18-month CIID (14 days actual jail floor), an 18-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, MADD Victim Impact Panel, the highest C1M fines plus DUI assessments approaching $3,500 total, mandatory alcohol screening and counseling, supervised probation up to five years, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down one tier from Super Extreme DUI to Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days home detention (9 actual instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor), saving 5 jail days. The IID dropped from 18 months to 12 months, saving 6 months of in-car restriction. Screening and counseling were already completed. Fines settled in the Extreme tier at $3,623. | Peoria Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved, 6 months IID saved | |
| 2025 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme DUI carries 45 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1382(D) with up to 31 days suspendable on installation of an 18-month CIID (14 days actual jail floor), an 18-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, MADD Victim Impact Panel, the highest C1M fines plus DUI assessments approaching $3,500 total, mandatory alcohol screening and counseling, supervised probation up to five years, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down one tier from Super Extreme DUI to Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring (9 actual instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor), saving 5 jail days. The IID dropped from 18 months to 12 months, saving 6 months of in-car restriction. The judge waived jail costs entirely. Fines settled in the Extreme tier at $2,745.50. | Agua Fria Justice Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved, 6 months IID saved, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion, completed alcohol screening and counseling, accepted a 12-month IID, and paid $1,557.35 in fines. | Mesa Municipal Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; sentence at Slightest floor | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and paid $2,297.34 in fines and fees. | Scottsdale City Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; sentence at Slightest floor | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with a Drug Listed in ARS § 13-3401 or its Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two stacked C1M DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 per count plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol or drug screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the DUI Slightest Degree count, and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs/Metabolite count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling, completed substance abuse screening and counseling pre-sentencing through Cornerstone, paid $1,557 in fines, the judge reduced jail costs to $221, and no IID was ordered. | Mesa Municipal Court | Two-count DUI bundle reduced to single DUI Drugs/Metabolite count; alcohol DUI dismissed, IID avoided, jail costs reduced | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with a Drug Listed in ARS § 13-3401 or its Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two stacked C1M DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 per count plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol or drug screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the DUI Slightest Degree count and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs/Metabolite count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling, completed screening and counseling and MADD VIP, accepted 5 years probation, paid $2,195 in fines, and no IID was ordered in the court documents. | Gilbert Municipal Court | Two-count DUI bundle reduced to single DUI Drugs/Metabolite count; alcohol DUI dismissed, IID avoided | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with a Drug Listed in ARS § 13-3401 or its Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two stacked C1M DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 per count plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol or drug screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the DUI Slightest Degree count and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs/Metabolite count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling, completed screening and counseling, paid $1,495 in fines, and the judge waived jail costs. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Two-count DUI bundle reduced to single DUI Drugs/Metabolite count; alcohol DUI dismissed, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | 2nd Offense Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) with ARS § 28-1382(F) repeat-offender enhancement), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A 2nd offense Extreme DUI within 84 months of a prior DUI carries 120 days mandatory jail with up to 80 days suspendable on installation of a 12-month CIID (40 days actual jail floor), mandatory 1-year driver license revocation, mandatory 12-month ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $3,500 plus 84% surcharges and assessments approaching $6,000 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, community service exposure, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic insurance rate increases at the highest tier, a three-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911 measured from IID removal, and a permanent 2nd-offense Extreme DUI conviction that elevates any future DUI to felony 3rd offense exposure under ARS § 28-1383. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down two tiers from 2nd Offense Extreme DUI to 2nd Offense DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 6 days jail and 24 days home detention (30 actual custody days instead of the 2nd-Extreme 40-day floor), saving 10 actual jail days. The client completed screening and counseling, MADD VIP, and 30 hours of community service, paid $3,502 in fines and fees, and the judge waived jail costs and home detention costs. | Glendale City Court | 2nd Offense Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to 2nd Offense Slightest Degree; 10 actual jail days saved, jail and HD costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with credit for 9 days because screening and counseling were already complete, paid $1,619 in fines, the judge waived jail costs entirely, MADD VIP was ordered, and a 6-month IID was ordered (half the 12-month default for .08+). | Chandler Municipal Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; IID cut in half to 6 months, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M .08+ DUI conviction carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI count and amended the case to a single Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A). The client received 10 days jail fully suspended, 24 months of unsupervised probation, counseling with Prodigy, and paid $750 in fines. No actual jail. No IID. | Mesa Municipal Court | .08+ DUI dismissed and reduced to C2M Reckless Driving; all 10 jail days suspended, IID avoided | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M DUI conviction carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI charge in full. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Phoenix Municipal Court | C1M DUI dismissed in full, no conviction; arrest record sealing immediately available | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI with a Drug Listed in ARS § 13-3401 or its Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two stacked C1M DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 per count plus 84% surcharges, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol or drug screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the DUI Slightest Degree count and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs/Metabolite count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling, completed screening and counseling pre-sentencing through Cornerstone, paid $1,557.35 in fines, the judge waived jail costs, and no IID was ordered. | Mesa Municipal Court | Two-count DUI bundle reduced to single DUI Drugs/Metabolite count; alcohol DUI dismissed, IID avoided, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory 5-year MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 1), and added a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 2). The client received 3 years supervised probation on both counts, 30 days jail with credit for 3 days already served, an IID, and standard DUI fines and assessments of approximately $1,528. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; no prison | |
| 2025 | DUI | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down to an Endangerment count under ARS § 13-1201 with the court designating the offense as a Class 1 Misdemeanor at sentencing under ARS § 13-604 (Count 1), plus a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 5). The client received 3 years supervised probation, 15 days jail served immediately at sentencing, substance abuse treatment, MADD VIP, and approximately $1,822 in fines and incarceration costs with the monthly probation service fee reduced to $30. No prison. No felony record on either count. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI amended; both counts designated Class 1 Misdemeanors at sentencing; no prison, no felony record | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down one tier from Extreme DUI to DUI with BAC of .08 or More under ARS § 28-1381(A)(2). The client served 10 days jail with 9 suspended on counseling completion (1 day actual instead of the 9-day Extreme floor), saving 8 actual jail days. Alcohol screening and counseling were already completed at sentencing. The judge waived jail costs. Fines settled at $1,493 in the .08+ tier. | El Centro Justice Court | Extreme DUI reduced one tier to .08+ DUI; 8 actual jail days saved, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with 9 suspended on counseling completion, completed alcohol screening and counseling and MADD VIP, paid $1,495.50 in fines, and the judge waived jail costs. | East Mesa Justice Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 1), and added a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Liquor/Drugs/Vapors/Combo under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 2). The client received 3 years supervised probation on both counts, 30 days jail with credit for 4 days already served, an IID, $30/month probation fee, and surcharges on fines waived with monthly payments set to $10/month. Incarceration costs reduced to $150. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; no prison | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor); the State's 55-day offer was 46 days above that statutory floor. The conviction also carried a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case through Veterans Court, the client served 2 days jail and 7 days home detention (9 actual custody days at the Extreme statutory floor) instead of the State's 55-day plea offer, saving 46 actual jail days. The client received a 12-month IID, paid approximately $2,800 in fines and MVD fees, and avoided supervised probation entirely. | Glendale City Court | Extreme DUI: 46 actual jail days saved from State's 55-day plea offer through Veterans Court; no probation | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Stacked .08+ DUI and Criminal Speeding convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges on the DUI count, additional jail and fine exposure on the Criminal Speeding count, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI plus Criminal Speeding misdemeanor record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count and amended the DUI charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion, paid $1,599 in fines, and the judge waived jail costs. | Glendale City Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to Slightest Degree and Criminal Speeding dismissed; jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M .08+ DUI conviction carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI count and amended the case to a single Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A). The client paid $620.80 in fines on a payment plan, had already completed 16 hours of Level II counseling pre-sentencing, and avoided the IID entirely. | Goodyear Municipal Court | .08+ DUI dismissed and reduced to C2M Reckless Driving; IID avoided, counseling pre-completed | |
| 2025 | DUI | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence - Wrong Way Driving (ARS § 28-1383(A)(4)), Class 4 Felony; Endangerment (ARS § 13-1201), Class 6 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI Wrong Way conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a 4-month minimum (no probation, parole, work furlough, or release until 4 months served), a presumptive 2.5-year prison term, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, mandatory community supervision under ARS § 13-603, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. The companion Endangerment count added F6 felony exposure with a presumptive 1-year prison term. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 6 Felony Endangerment count and the client pled to the Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI Wrong Way charge alone. The client received 6 months DOC with credit for 2 days served, community supervision waived entirely, 3 years supervised probation upon release, and approximately $4,656 in fines and fees plus a $30/month probation service fee. Sentence well below the presumptive 2.5-year prison term and the 3.75-year aggravated maximum. | Maricopa County Superior Court | F6 Endangerment count dismissed; F4 Aggravated DUI Wrong Way sentence held at 6 months DOC instead of presumptive 2.5 years; community supervision waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down two tiers from Extreme DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion (1 actual instead of the 9-day Extreme floor), saving 8 actual jail days. Alcohol screening and counseling were ordered. Fines settled at $2,733. | Peoria Municipal Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to DUI Slightest Degree; 8 actual jail days saved | |
| 2025 | DUI | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to a Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 001), plus a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 002). The client received 30 months supervised probation on both counts, 45 days jail with jail costs waived by Commissioner Adib, MADD VIP, and approximately $1,515 in fines plus a $65/month probation service fee. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; no prison, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Underage DUI - Minor Operating with Liquor in Body (ARS § 4-244(34)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Stacked Extreme DUI and Underage DUI convictions carried exposure to 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor) on the Extreme DUI, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, mandatory 2-year underage DUI license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record including the underage flag that follows on background checks. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed both the Extreme DUI count and the Underage DUI count and amended the case to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion (1 actual instead of 9 at the Extreme floor), saving 8 actual jail days. Alcohol screening and counseling were already completed pre-sentencing. Fines paid in full at $2,373. | Tempe Municipal Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to Slightest Degree and Underage DUI dismissed; 8 actual jail days saved, no underage flag | |
| 2025 | DUI | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201, plus a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client received 2 years standard probation, 21 days jail, an IID, MADD VIP, and approximately $2,015 in fines with the judge reducing jail costs from $3,500 to $500 and reducing the probation service fee to $20/month. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; jail costs reduced by $3,000 | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A C1M .08+ DUI conviction carries 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on screening and counseling completion (1 day actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent .08+ DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with 9 suspended on counseling completion, completed alcohol screening and counseling, paid $1,800 in fines in full, and the judge waived $150 of the jail costs. | Scottsdale City Court | .08+ DUI reduced one tier to DUI Slightest Degree; jail cost partial waiver | |
| 2025 | DUI | 2nd Offense Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) with ARS § 28-1382(F) repeat-offender enhancement), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | A 2nd offense Super Extreme DUI within 84 months of a prior DUI carries 180 days mandatory jail with up to 90 days suspendable on installation of an 18-month CIID (90 days actual jail floor), mandatory 1-year driver license revocation, mandatory 18-month ignition interlock device, the highest C1M DUI fines plus assessments approaching $6,000 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic insurance rate increases at the highest tier, a three-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911 measured from IID removal, and a permanent 2nd-offense Super Extreme DUI conviction that elevates any future DUI to felony 3rd offense exposure under ARS § 28-1383. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dropped the repeat-offender designation and the client pled to 1st Offense Super Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2). The client served 3 days jail and 11 days home detention (14 actual custody days at the 1st-offense Super Extreme floor) instead of the 2nd-offense 90-day floor, saving 76 actual jail days. The client paid approximately $3,000 in fines and received a 12-month IID instead of an 18-month IID. | Buckeye Municipal Court | 2nd Offense Super Extreme DUI reduced to 1st Offense Super Extreme; 76 actual jail days saved, IID dropped to 12 months | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down two tiers from Extreme DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion (1 actual instead of the 9-day Extreme floor), saving 8 actual jail days. Alcohol screening and counseling were already completed pre-sentencing. The judge waived jail costs and waived the MADD VIP requirement entirely. Fines settled at $1,495.50. | Hassayampa Justice Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to DUI Slightest Degree; 8 actual jail days saved, jail costs and MADD VIP both waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Underage DUI - Minor Operating with Liquor in Body (ARS § 4-244(34)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Stacked DUI and Underage DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling completion, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, mandatory 2-year underage DUI license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record including the underage flag that follows on background checks for years. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the standard DUI count, and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor Underage DUI under ARS § 4-244(34). The client received 24 months probation, 10 days jail fully suspended on successful completion of probation, and paid a $516 fine. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Standard DUI dismissed; pled to Underage DUI only, all jail days suspended | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge down two tiers from Extreme DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion (1 actual instead of the 9-day Extreme floor), saving 8 actual jail days. MADD VIP was ordered. Fines settled at $1,515.50 and the judge waived all jail costs. | East Mesa Justice Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to DUI Slightest Degree; 8 actual jail days saved, all jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with up to 21 days suspendable on IID and counseling completion (9 days actual floor), a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $2,500 plus 84% surcharges and statutory assessments approaching $4,500 total, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, insurance rate increases, and a permanent Extreme DUI tier conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case through Veterans Court, the State amended the charge down two tiers from Extreme DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on counseling completion (1 actual instead of the 9-day Extreme floor), saving 8 actual jail days. Counseling was already completed pre-sentencing. Fines settled at $1,495.50 and the judge waived all jail costs. | San Tan Justice Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to DUI Slightest Degree via Veterans Court; 8 actual jail days saved, all jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | DUI | DUI with BAC of .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Underage DUI - Minor Operating with Liquor in Body (ARS § 4-244(34)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Stacked .08+ DUI and Underage DUI convictions carried exposure to 10 consecutive days mandatory jail under ARS § 28-1381(I) with up to 9 suspendable on counseling completion, a 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock device, base fines starting at $1,250 plus 84% surcharges and assessments totaling over $2,000, MADD Victim Impact Panel, supervised probation up to five years, mandatory alcohol screening and treatment, automatic driver license suspension, mandatory 2-year underage DUI license suspension, insurance rate increases, and two permanent DUI convictions on the record including the underage flag. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Underage DUI count entirely (avoiding the mandatory 2-year underage license suspension) and amended the standard DUI charge from .08+ DUI to DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail, completed counseling, MADD VIP, and paid approximately $2,000 in fines and MVD fees. 12-month IID required. | Scottsdale City Court | Underage DUI dismissed (avoiding 2-year license suspension); .08+ DUI reduced one tier to Slightest Degree | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the DUI charge down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The client pled to Reckless Driving with $621.81 fine paid in full, alcohol screening and counseling (already completed), 10 days jail all suspended on completion, and no probation. No DUI conviction. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Goodyear Municipal Court | DUI amended down to Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor with no DUI conviction | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI conviction exposure: 90 days mandatory jail with 60 days suspendable on screening and 12-month IID compliance (30 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments commonly above $3,000 plus surcharges, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and 30 hours community restitution. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a 90/60 suspended sentence with the 30-day actual portion restructured to use home detention. The court ordered 30 days jail total with 24 days converted to home detention, leaving 6 actual in-custody days. The firm also secured waiver of more than $1,000 of jail costs (reducing client's reimbursement to $200). The court imposed ~$3,679.81 in fines and assessments, 12-month IID, and standard 2nd-offense conditions. The firm pulled the in-custody portion of the 2nd-offense floor from 30 days down to 6 actual days. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion. | Goodyear Municipal Court | 2nd-offense DUI restructured with home detention conversion and over $1,000 in jail costs waived | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI conviction exposure: 90 days mandatory jail with 60 days suspendable on screening and 12-month IID compliance (30 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments commonly above $3,000 plus surcharges, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and 30 hours community restitution. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a 90/60 suspended sentence with the 30-day actual portion restructured to use home detention. The court ordered 30 days total with 24 days converted to home detention, leaving 6 actual in-custody days. The firm also secured waiver of more than $400 in jail costs. The court imposed $4,370 in fines (paid in full), alcohol counseling, MADD panel, and 30 hours community service. The firm pulled the in-custody portion of the 2nd-offense floor from 30 days down to 6 actual days. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion in October 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | Gilbert Municipal Court | 2nd-offense DUI restructured with home detention conversion and over $400 in jail costs waived | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. Companion counts added additional fine and points exposure. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the BAC count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(2) and the Speed count. The client pled to the impaired count only. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 suspended on screening completion (1 actual day), no probation, and standard DUI conditions. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | Scottsdale City Court | BAC count and Speed count dismissed with plea to single A1 DUI count | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First submitted a deviation request and the State granted it, the DUI charge was amended down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The client pled to Reckless Driving with 10 days jail all suspended (no actual jail), $750 fine, 6-month probation, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol/drug screening. The judge also declined to impose jail costs. No DUI conviction. No ignition interlock through the court. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Chandler Municipal Court | DUI amended down to Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor with no jail and no court-ordered IID | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI Drugs/Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; No License (ARS § 28-3169(A)), civil traffic | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening) per count, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges per count, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, probation up to 5 years, plus additional No License exposure. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State filed its own Motion to Dismiss citing no reasonable likelihood of conviction. The court granted the dismissal in March 2024. The entire case ended in full dismissal without prejudice. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No IID. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Entire multi-count DUI case dismissed by State for no reasonable likelihood of conviction | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (State had potential to upgrade to Aggravated DUI under ARS § 28-1383 based on alleged IID noncompliance) | Without firm intervention, the State could have charged Aggravated DUI as a Class 4 Felony under ARS § 28-1383, which carries mandatory prison (presumptive 2.5 years), fines up to $150,000, a permanent felony record, and lifetime collateral consequences. The 2nd-offense misdemeanor exposure: 90 days mandatory jail with 60 days suspendable on screening and 12-month IID compliance (30 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments above $3,000, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and 30 hours community restitution. | After Future First moved aggressively to lock in a misdemeanor disposition before the State could elevate to a felony Aggravated DUI charge, the State agreed to a 2nd-offense misdemeanor DUI plea under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The court imposed 90 days jail with 60 suspended (30 actual at the 2nd-offense floor), but converted 24 days to home detention and granted work release on the in-custody portion, leaving 2 days of actual confinement and 4 days of work release before home detention began. The court imposed $4,849.77 in fines, 12-month IID, 30 hours community restitution, MADD victim impact panel, and ADAS counseling. The firm pulled the in-custody portion from 30 days down to 2 actual days and prevented felony Aggravated DUI exposure entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion in April 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion. | Chandler Municipal Court | 2nd-offense DUI locked in as misdemeanor before potential felony charges, with home detention and work release reducing actual jail to 2 days | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier with 1 day actual jail and 3 days home detention (the State had requested 4 days of straight jail), ~$2,659 in fines, 12-month IID, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol screening. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier and secured home detention conversion on most of the jail time. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion. | Peoria Municipal Court | Extreme DUI amended down to standard DUI with 1 day actual jail and 3 days home detention | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First submitted a deviation request and the State granted it, the DUI charge was amended down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The client pled to Reckless Driving with 10 days jail all suspended (no actual jail, with alcohol screening and counseling already completed), $1,390.50 in fines, and 8 hours community restitution. No DUI conviction. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | West Mesa Justice Court | DUI amended down to Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor with no actual jail and conditions already completed | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (State had potential to upgrade to Aggravated DUI under ARS § 28-1383 as a Class 4 Felony based on prior DUI) | Without firm intervention, the State could have charged Aggravated DUI as a Class 4 Felony under ARS § 28-1383, which carries mandatory prison (presumptive 2.5 years), fines up to $150,000, a permanent felony record, and lifetime collateral consequences. The 2nd-offense Super Extreme misdemeanor exposure: 180 days mandatory jail with 90 days suspendable on screening and ignition interlock compliance (90 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments above $4,500, 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and 30 hours community restitution. | After Future First moved aggressively to lock in a misdemeanor disposition before the State could elevate to a felony Aggravated DUI charge, the State agreed to a 2nd-offense Super Extreme misdemeanor plea. The court imposed 35 days actual jail (with 1 day credit for time served), 12-month IID, ~$3,500+ in fines and assessments, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening, and 30 hours community restitution. The firm pulled the actual jail term from the 90-day 2nd-offense Super Extreme floor down to 35 days and prevented felony Aggravated DUI exposure entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion in mid-2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion. | Phoenix Municipal Court | 2nd-offense Super Extreme DUI locked in as misdemeanor before potential felony charges, with 35 actual jail days vs 90-day floor | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI (BAC .20+) (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Permitting Life/Health/Morals of Minor to Be Imperiled (ARS § 13-3619), Class 1 Misdemeanor; multiple companion counts (lesser DUI counts) | State's standard Super Extreme structure required 14 days actual served, with the first plea offer carrying 9 days straight jail plus 5 days home detention, plus the child endangerment misdemeanor conviction, plus a permanent C1M Super Extreme DUI conviction, plus fines, IID, MADD VIP, alcohol counseling, and a long-tail SR-22 burden. | After Future First negotiated with the prosecutor, all companion counts were dismissed. Future First's deviation request was granted in part: in-custody days reduced from 9 to 3, with the remaining 11 days served on home detention, and work release approved after the first 24 hours. The client served 3 days in custody instead of 9, kept work income flowing during home detention, and avoided the harsher confinement structure standard for Super Extreme DUI. | Casa Grande City Court | Super Extreme DUI in-custody time cut from 9 days to 3 with work release; companion counts dismissed | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | The standard first-offense DUI structure carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance burden, MADD VIP, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served zero jail days, paid a $700 fine in full at sentencing, completed 16 hours of DUI counseling, and avoided IID, SR-22, MADD VIP, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | Tempe Municipal Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with no jail and zero IID | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served zero jail days (10 days suspended on completion of alcohol screening and 16-hour counseling), paid $640 in fines, and avoided IID, SR-22, MADD VIP, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | Goodyear Municipal Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with no jail served and zero IID | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically running over $2,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693, a non-DUI offense. The client served zero jail days (1 day credit for time served at arrest), saved approximately $2,000 in fines (final amount around $800), and completed 16 hours of counseling and a victim impact panel. No IID, no SR-22, no permanent DUI record. | Arrowhead Justice Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with zero jail and roughly $2,000 in fees saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically running over $1,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served zero jail days, paid $0 in fines (deleted by court on completion of counseling and MADD VIP), and avoided IID, SR-22, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | University Lakes Justice Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with zero jail and zero fines | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier based on BAC over .20 with 3-car accident) | BAC over .20 with a three-car accident pointed at Super Extreme DUI exposure. Super Extreme DUI carries 45 days mandatory in custody, of which 31 can be suspended on IID, leaving 14 days actual served at minimum, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and the heaviest fines and surcharges in the C1M range. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge to Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20, a tier down inside ARS § 28-1382. The client served 9 days total (2 days in custody and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring), 12-month IID instead of 18-month, no MADD required, and lower base fines. Sentence cut from the Super Extreme floor of 14 days to the Extreme floor of 9 days, 5 days saved. | Encanto Justice Court | Super Extreme DUI tier reduced to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved and no MADD required | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically running over $1,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served zero jail days, paid a $900 fine, completed 16 hours of community service, and avoided IID, SR-22, MADD VIP, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | Country Meadows Justice Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with no jail and zero IID | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically running over $1,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served zero jail days (suspended pending completion of alcohol screening and 16 hours of counseling), paid a $700 fine, and avoided IID, SR-22, MADD VIP, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | Goodyear Municipal Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with no jail and zero IID | |
| 2024 | DUI | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI carries 1 day mandatory in custody, mandatory IID for one year, full DUI counseling, SR-22 insurance, MADD VIP, fines and surcharges typically running over $1,500, and a permanent C1M DUI conviction with a 3-year sealing wait. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served 1 day jail (county jail day already credited), paid approximately $1,200 in fines, completed counseling, and avoided IID, SR-22, MADD VIP, and the permanent DUI record. Sealing eligibility cut from 3 years to 2 years. | Scottsdale City Court | DUI amended to Reckless Driving with zero IID and no DUI record | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier), with a crash factor | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail, of which 21 can be suspended on IID, leaving 9 days actual served at minimum, plus 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the highest C1M fines, and a permanent Extreme DUI on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Extreme DUI to Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail and 4 days continuous alcohol monitoring (5 days total instead of the Extreme floor of 9), cutting 4 days. Counseling was already completed. Fines dropped to the standard DUI range. | Tempe Municipal Court | Extreme DUI with crash factor reduced to Standard DUI with 4 jail days saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)) and Resisting Arrest (ARS § 13-2508), each as Class 1 Misdemeanors | The Extreme DUI alone carried 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID, leaving 9 days actual served, plus 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and the highest C1M fine tier. The Resisting Arrest count added a separate criminal conviction, additional probation exposure, and a 'crimes against a peace officer' flag on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Resisting Arrest count and amended the Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail, paid roughly $1,567 in fines, completed counseling, and walked out with a single Standard DUI conviction instead of an Extreme DUI plus Resisting Arrest combo. Eight days of jail saved versus the Extreme floor. | Scottsdale City Court | Extreme DUI reduced to Standard DUI and Resisting Arrest dismissed | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier), with an accident factor | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest fines and assessments in the C1M tier, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI record. The accident factor typically pushed the prosecutor's first offer above the statutory floor. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI to Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail and 3 days home detention (4 days total) instead of 14 days at the Super Extreme floor, saving 10 days. Fines dropped to the standard DUI range. Restitution to the victims to be determined separately. | Surprise City Court | Super Extreme DUI with accident reduced two tiers to Standard DUI; 10 jail days saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest C1M fines, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI down a tier to Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring (9 days total) instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor, saving 5 jail days. IID dropped to 12 months instead of 18. Fines dropped to the lower Extreme tier. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved and IID cut from 18 to 12 months | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest C1M fines, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI down a tier to Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days home detention (9 days total) instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor, saving 5 jail days. IID dropped to 12 months instead of 18. Fines dropped to the lower Extreme tier. | Gilbert Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved and IID cut from 18 to 12 months | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest C1M fines, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI down a tier to Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring (9 days total) instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor, saving 5 jail days. IID dropped to 12 months instead of 18. Fines dropped to the lower Extreme tier. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest C1M fines, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI down a tier to Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring (9 days total) instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor, saving 5 jail days. IID dropped to 12 months instead of 18. Fines dropped to the lower Extreme tier. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced one tier to Extreme DUI; 5 jail days saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor, charged as a 2nd offense (original) | 2nd offense Extreme DUI carries 120 days mandatory jail with 60 days consecutive non-eligible-for-release, plus a longer judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest fines on the C1M misdemeanor side, and an immediate license revocation. Standard exposure for a 2nd Extreme DUI was four months of incarceration before any work release. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from 2nd offense Extreme DUI to a 1st offense Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail (instead of 120), paid roughly $1,514 in fines (instead of the Extreme tier), completed counseling, and walked away with a 1st offense C1M DUI on the record instead of a 2nd offense Extreme DUI. 118 jail days saved. | Buckeye Municipal Court | 2nd-offense Extreme DUI reduced to 1st-offense Standard DUI; 118 jail days saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Super Extreme carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID, leaving 14 days actual served, plus 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest C1M fines, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Super Extreme DUI all the way down to Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail instead of 14 at the Super Extreme floor, paid $1,495 plus assessments on a payment plan, and was not required to complete MADD VIP or DUI counseling. 13 jail days saved. | Desert Ridge Justice Court | Super Extreme DUI reduced two tiers to Standard DUI; 13 jail days saved and no MADD or counseling required | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID, leaving 9 days actual served at minimum, plus 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and the higher C1M fine tier. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail and 4 days home detention (5 days total) instead of the 9-day Extreme floor, saving 4 jail days. Fines dropped to the Standard tier. IID and counseling structure aligned with the Standard DUI track. | Tempe Municipal Court | Extreme DUI reduced to Standard DUI; 4 jail days saved | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (original tier) | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID, leaving 9 days actual served, plus 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling at 36 hours, the higher C1M fine tier, and a permanent Extreme DUI record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Extreme DUI to Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree 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 avoided MADD VIP entirely. 8 jail days saved. | Country Meadows Justice Court | Extreme DUI reduced to Standard DUI; 8 jail days saved and no MADD VIP | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID, leaving 9 days actual served at minimum, plus 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the higher C1M fine tier, and a permanent Extreme DUI record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Extreme DUI all the way to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). The client served zero jail days (all 10 days suspended on completion of counseling and MADD), paid $1,652 in fines and restitution, completed counseling, and avoided IID, SR-22, and the permanent DUI record entirely. | Chandler Municipal Court | Extreme DUI reduced two tiers down to Reckless Driving; no jail and no DUI on record | |
| 2024 | DUI | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor, charged as a 2nd offense (original) | 2nd offense Extreme DUI carries 120 days mandatory jail with 60 days consecutive non-eligible-for-release, longer judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the heaviest C1M fines, and an extended license revocation. Standard exposure for 2nd Extreme DUI was four months of confinement before any work release. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the prior count and the case resolved as a 1st offense Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client served 2 days jail and 7 days continuous alcohol monitoring (9 days total) instead of 120 at the 2nd-offense Extreme floor. 111 jail days saved. The DUI count on the record reset to a 1st offense, restoring the prior-count window for any future case. | West Mesa Justice Court | 2nd-offense Extreme DUI reduced to 1st-offense Extreme DUI; 111 jail days saved | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (lead count); DUI Impaired (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance (14 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments around $3,188, 18-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea, sent two formal deviation letters to the prosecutor, and pressed the case through pretrial motions, the State amended the lead charge down from Super Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) to Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) and dismissed all remaining DUI counts. Sentence imposed at the Extreme DUI floor: 2 days in county jail plus 7 days home detention (9 actual days), $500 base fine plus DUI assessments, MADD victim impact panel, and 12-month judge-ordered IID. The firm avoided the Super Extreme tier's 14-day mandatory jail floor, the longer 18-month IID, and roughly $445 in additional fines. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Goodyear Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI .20+ amended down to Extreme DUI tier with all other DUI counts dismissed | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Resisting Arrest (ARS § 13-2508(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. Resisting Arrest exposure adds up to 180 days jail and a separate fine package. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the BAC count and the Extreme DUI count at sentencing. The client pled to the ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) DUI count and the Resisting Arrest count. The court imposed 5 days jail (served April 10-14, 2023), alcohol and drug screening and treatment, no ignition interlock through the court, no community service, and no probation. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | East Mesa Justice Court | Extreme DUI .15-.20 and BAC count dismissed with plea to standard DUI plus Resisting Arrest | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and probation up to 5 years. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the DUI charge was dismissed in March 2023. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No IID. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Tempe Municipal Court | DUI charge dismissed in full at Tempe Municipal Court after defense pressed proof issues | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Extreme DUI BAC .15 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. Companion DUI counts under § 28-1381 add separate mandatory jail and IID exposure on conviction. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed both standard DUI counts under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) and (A)(2). The client pled to the Extreme DUI count only. The court imposed 30 days jail with 21 days suspended (2 days straight time + 7 days home detention through Tempe Home Detention Program), $2,804 in fines on a payment plan, no probation, and alcohol counseling through Prodigy Healthcare. The firm also secured waiver of jail costs from the State. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after all non-financial sentence terms complete. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Mesa Municipal Court | Two standard DUI counts dismissed with plea to Extreme DUI only and jail costs waived | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance (14 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments around $3,188, 18-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the BAC math and stop facts, the State amended the lead charge down from Super Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) to Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The client pled to the Extreme DUI tier with mandatory minimum terms: 2 days straight jail plus 7 days home detention through the SCRAMx program, $3,486 in fines paid in full, 24 months unsupervised probation, 12-month IID, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Super Extreme tier, saving 5 actual jail days from the Super Extreme floor, 6 months of IID time, and roughly $445 in additional fines. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in July 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Apache Junction Municipal Court | Super Extreme DUI .20+ amended down to Extreme DUI with mandatory minimum sentence | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance (14 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments around $3,188, 18-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its impairment proof, the State amended the lead charge down from Super Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier with 1st-offense mandatory minimum: 10 days jail with 9 suspended on counseling completion (1 actual day), 12 months unsupervised probation, ~$1,559 in fines, and alcohol screening and counseling. The court did not order ignition interlock through the criminal court (MVD-imposed only). The firm pulled the case out of the Super Extreme tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in July 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | Glendale City Court | Super Extreme DUI .20+ amended down to standard DUI Slightest Degree with full Extreme-tier exposure avoided | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its impairment proof, the State dismissed the Extreme DUI count and amended the lead charge down to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI count with 1st-offense terms: 10 days jail with 9 suspended on screening completion (1 actual day), no probation, ~$2,160 in fines on a payment plan, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol screening and counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2024 once all non-financial terms complete. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Goodyear Municipal Court | Extreme DUI dismissed with plea to standard DUI Slightest Degree and 1-day jail mandatory minimum | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its impairment proof, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier: 1 day jail (served same week), $2,045 fine paid in full, unsupervised probation that auto-terminates upon completion of all conditions, MADD victim impact panel and alcohol counseling (both completed pre-sentencing). The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible upon probation discharge. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Gilbert Municipal Court | Extreme DUI amended down to standard DUI Slightest Degree with all conditions complete same week and probation auto-terminating | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure on each count: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) DUI Slightest count. The client pled to the BAC count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(2) only. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 suspended on counseling completion (1 actual day), no probation, $1,554 fine paid in full, Prodigy Healthcare alcohol counseling, and MVD-imposed ignition interlock. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Mesa Municipal Court | DUI Slightest count dismissed with plea to single BAC count and 9 of 10 jail days suspended | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor; plus additional criminal traffic counts | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and probation up to 5 years. Combined with additional counts, total exposure ran above $3,500 in fines and significant jail and probation stacking. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State amended the DUI charge and additional counts down to a single Reckless Driving count under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The client pled to Reckless Driving with $801 in fines, no jail, no probation, and no court-ordered IID. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after fine paid. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Tempe Municipal Court | DUI plus multiple companion counts amended down to single Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 or More (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier with 1st-offense mandatory minimum: 1 day jail, ~$1,495 in fines plus jail reimbursement, MVD-imposed ignition interlock, alcohol screening and counseling, and MADD victim impact panel. The firm also secured $304 in jail-cost savings. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | North Mesa Justice Court | Extreme DUI amended down to standard DUI Slightest Degree with jail-cost savings | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Veterans Court track and pressed the State on the case, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier with 1st-offense mandatory minimum: 1 day jail (served December 2023), 9 days suspended on GYAR counseling completion, ~$1,825 in fines, no court-ordered IID, and no probation. The firm also secured $608 in jail-cost savings. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | Gilbert Municipal Court | Extreme DUI amended down to standard DUI in Veterans Court with $608 jail-cost savings | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | 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. The court imposed 1 day jail waived on drug and alcohol counseling completion, ~$1,391 in fines, no court-ordered IID, and no probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Arrowhead Justice Court | Extreme DUI amended down to Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor with no DUI conviction | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier with 1st-offense mandatory minimum: 1 day jail, 9 days suspended on counseling completion, ~$2,104 in fines (with $608 in jail-cost savings), no court-ordered IID, and no probation. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | West Mesa Justice Court | Extreme DUI amended down to standard DUI Slightest Degree with $608 jail-cost savings | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI to standard DUI Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI tier with 1st-offense mandatory minimum: 1 day jail, 9 days suspended on counseling completion, ~$1,567 in fines, 12-month court-ordered IID, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion. | Scottsdale City Court | Extreme DUI amended down to standard DUI Slightest Degree with mandatory minimum terms | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI conviction exposure: 90 days mandatory jail with 60 days suspendable on screening and 12-month IID compliance (30 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments commonly above $3,000, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, 30 hours community restitution, and license revocation under 2nd-offense rules. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the client received the 2nd-offense disposition with the 30-day jail term restructured to use work release and home detention. The court ordered 30 days jail total starting January 2024, with 24 days converted to home detention (6 actual in-custody days), 12-month IID, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening, 30 hours community restitution, and ~$3,515 in fines. The firm pulled the in-custody portion of the 2nd-offense floor from 30 days down to 6 actual days. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion in early 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion. | Scottsdale City Court | 2nd-offense DUI restructured with home detention conversion saving 24 actual jail days from the 30-day floor | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI - Drug or Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI exposure: 10 days jail (9 suspendable on counseling), ~$1,604 fines and fees, IID 6 months, alcohol/substance counseling, MADD victim impact panel, traffic survival school, license suspension. | After Future First filed a Motion to Dismiss and ran the evidentiary hearing, both DUI charges were dismissed via plea to Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693A, C2M). 0 days jail, $750 fines, no IID, no counseling, no probation. Eligible for set aside under ARS § 13-905 in 2022 (immediate upon sentencing). Eligible for sealing records under ARS § 13-911 in 2024. | Mesa Municipal Court | Drug DUI reduced to Reckless Driving, 10 days of jail and DUI conviction avoided | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)) and DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), both Class 1 Misdemeanors, with Extreme DUI allegation | Standard Extreme DUI exposure: 30 days jail (21 suspendable on counseling), ~$2,760 in fines and assessments, 5 years probation, 12 months IID, license suspension, alcohol counseling, MADD, Traffic Survival School. | After Future First pressed discovery and evidentiary issues, the State filed its own Motion to Dismiss in 2022 citing no reasonable likelihood of conviction. Both DUI charges dismissed. 0 days jail. $0 fines. No IID. No probation. No counseling. No conviction. ~$7,810 in jail and fine savings. Eligible for sealing records under ARS § 13-911 immediately upon dismissal in 2022. No set aside required (no conviction). | Tempe Municipal Court | Extreme DUI dismissed by State after defense work, ~30 days of jail and $7,810 in penalties avoided | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; companion DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | 30 days jail with 9 days to serve after IID install, 12-month IID, $250 minimum fine plus 78% surcharge plus $250 Abatement Fund plus $1,000 Prison Construction Fund plus $1,000 Public Safety Equipment Fund, jail incarceration costs at $442 first day and $95 per day thereafter (~$1,202 jail costs), substance abuse screening, MVD 8-point assessment, MADD victim impact panel. | After Future First negotiated the companion count dismissed and pushed for sentencing restructured around the Home Detention Program, the client served 2 consecutive days in custody and finished 7 days on electronic monitoring with continuous breath testing. 12-month IID. Total fine package $493 plus three statutory DUI fund assessments. Jail-cost reimbursement reduced from $1,202 to $400. MADD panel removed from deal. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Encanto Justice Court | Phoenix-area Extreme DUI capped at two consecutive jail days through home detention with reduced incarceration costs | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; companion DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | 1st Offense DUI plea offer: 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on screening, $250 base fine plus $500 Prison Fund plus $500 DPS Assessment plus $10 blood draw, mandatory 12-month IID, MVD 8-point assessment, substance abuse screening. | After Future First's negotiation, the DUI was amended down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. 10 days jail all suspended on completion of alcohol/drug screening. $300 base fine. No IID. No DUI conviction. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Goodyear Municipal Court | West Valley DUI knocked down to a reckless driving plea with no IID and no jail | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (lead count, BrAC .163 and .167); DUI Impaired (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; plus two civil traffic counts | Plead guilty to Extreme DUI, Class 1 Misdemeanor, with 30 days jail and 21 days suspended on ignition interlock compliance (9 days actually served), 12-month ignition interlock, alcohol screening and classes, fines and surcharges around $2,700, probation eligibility, and home detention. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, moved for an early pretrial conference, and worked through discovery review to pressure the Extreme DUI elements, the State amended the offer to Regular DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1), Class 1 Misdemeanor. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 suspended on alcohol screening completion, resulting in zero days actually served. Fines came in at $500 base, $2,009.20 with surcharges, no probation ordered. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2024. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026. | Scottsdale City Court | Future First pushed an Extreme DUI down to a Regular DUI with zero days actually served in jail | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | 10 days jail, $1,600 fine plus $442 jail costs, 12-month interlock, 12-month license suspension, alcohol screening and counseling, traffic survival school. | After Future First challenged the search warrant inconsistencies, the initial stop justification, and the officer's impairment observations through a written deviation, the State dismissed Counts 2 and 3 and offered a single Count 1 plea with 9 of 10 jail days suspended on completion of alcohol screening and counseling. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 projected around 2026. | Avondale City Court | DUI With .124 BAC Reduced To Single Count With No Actual Jail After Suspended Sentence | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: 10 days mandatory jail with 9 days suspendable on alcohol screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, up to 5 years unsupervised probation, mandatory MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. The client was a non-citizen and any jail term carried deportation exposure. | After Future First worked the case through an interpreter accommodation track, multiple Motions to Continue, a Motion to Quash an outstanding warrant from a missed early appearance, and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the ARS § 28-1381(A)(2) BAC count entirely. The client pled to the ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) impaired count only. The court imposed 1 day jail plus 1 day home detention, $2,025 in fines and fees, unsupervised probation to expire April 4, 2027, GYAR substance abuse counseling, and MADD victim impact panel. 9 days of the statutory jail term were suspended on counseling completion. The court did not order ignition interlock, leaving any IID requirement to MVD's separate administrative process. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2027 after probation discharge. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Gilbert Municipal Court | Two-count first-offense DUI reduced to single A1 count with BAC count dismissed and 1-day jail structured to avoid deportation exposure | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Extreme DUI BAC .15 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure (the highest-tier original count): 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance, fines and assessments around $2,743, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. | After Future First attacked the State's case through discovery motions, toxicology challenges, blood evidence review, and three formal deviation letters to the prosecutor, the State agreed to dismiss the Extreme DUI count and the BAC count and accept a plea to the lowest-tier DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The court imposed 10 days jail with 8 suspended on substance abuse screening completion (2 actual days), $1,493 in fines and fees, 12-month ignition interlock per ARS § 28-3319, and MADD victim impact panel. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after counseling completion. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Extreme DUI .15+ count dismissed and BAC count dismissed with plea to lowest-tier first-offense DUI | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance, fines and assessments around $3,188, 18-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pushed the State on its impairment proof, the Super Extreme DUI count and both standard DUI counts were dismissed with prejudice. The client pled to Count 3 only, the Extreme DUI tier under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). The court imposed 45 days jail with 34 days suspended on successful completion of plea terms (2 days in custody plus 9 days home detention), $2,743 in fines and fees, 2 years summary probation, 12-month CIID, MADD victim impact panel, and SAGE substance abuse counseling. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Surprise City Court | Super Extreme DUI .20+ dismissed and case reduced to Extreme DUI tier with two additional DUI counts dismissed | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First sent multiple deviation letters to the prosecutor and pushed the State on its proof, the client completed substance abuse counseling, MADD panel, and the alcohol screening track ahead of sentencing. The court entered final orders in 2022. The firm structured the plea to allow program-based suspension of jail days. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now once sentence terms complete. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after counseling completion. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Phoenix DUI resolved through deviation letters and proof of treatment with program-based jail-day suspension | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on alcohol screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First submitted a written deviation request to the prosecutor and pushed the State on the case, the State amended the lead charge down from DUI to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), a Class 2 Misdemeanor. The DUI counts were dismissed. The client pled to Reckless Driving with 1 day jail, $500 base fine plus surcharges, and Level II alcohol counseling. No DUI conviction. No ignition interlock through the criminal court. No probation imposed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Tempe Municipal Court | DUI reduced to Reckless Driving with no DUI conviction after defense deviation request | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; with companion DUI counts | Super Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance (14 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments around $3,188, 18-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the BAC math and stop facts, the State amended the lead charge down from Super Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) to Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). All remaining DUI counts were dismissed. The firm pulled the case out of the Super Extreme tier, saving 5 actual jail days from the Super Extreme floor, 6 months of IID time, and roughly $445 in additional fines. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after all sentence terms complete. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | North Valley Justice Court | Super Extreme DUI .20+ amended down to Extreme DUI tier with all remaining DUI counts dismissed | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure on each count: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the proof, the State dismissed Count B (BAC .08 or more) entirely. The client pled to the ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) impaired count only. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 suspended on completion of alcohol/drug treatment (1 actual day), 5 years probation, $493 base fine plus $500 Prison Construction Fund, $500 Public Safety Equipment Fund, and jail costs. The court did not order ignition interlock, leaving any IID requirement to MVD's separate administrative process. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in 2027. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Hassayampa Justice Court | BAC count dismissed with plea to single A1 DUI count and 9 of 10 jail days suspended on treatment completion | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State filed a Notice of Dismissal and the court entered the dismissal in June 2022. Case dismissed in full. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. No IID. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Phoenix Municipal Court | DUI charge dismissed in full at Phoenix Municipal Court after defense pressed proof issues | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its impairment proof, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) to standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI count with a 1st-offense disposition: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspended on screening (1 actual day), standard DUI fines, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol screening and counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Fountain Hills Municipal Court | Extreme DUI .15 to .20 amended down to standard DUI with full Extreme-tier exposure avoided | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its impairment proof, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) to standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI count with a 1st-offense disposition. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Set Aside under ARS § 13-905 was granted in 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after counseling completion. | Chandler Municipal Court | Extreme DUI .15 to .20 amended down to standard DUI with Set Aside granted in 2025 | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI - Drug Impairment Theory (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Standard first-offense DUI exposure: up to 10 days jail (9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500, 90-day to 1-year license suspension, alcohol or drug screening and treatment, ignition interlock 12 months, standard probation. | After Future First contested the State's theory of impairment and pressed the prescription-context defenses, both DUI cases filed in 2021 were dismissed in 2021 and 2022. No conviction. No jail. No fines. No probation. No interlock. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available in 2022 immediately. | Arrowhead Justice Court | Two DUI cases dismissed in 2021 after defense work, no conviction and an estimated savings of about $1,500 in fines plus avoidance of all jail and interlock exposure | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Narcotic Drug Possession (ARS § 13-3408), Class 4 Felony; Marijuana Possession (ARS § 13-3405); Drug Paraphernalia (ARS § 13-3415) | State pursued DUI drugs C1M with mandatory minimum 10 days jail, fines and assessments over $1,500, MADD class, screening, IID for one year, 90-day to one-year license suspension, and probation up to five years. Stacked drug possession counts carried Class 4 felony exposure with prison time available. | After Future First attacked the stop, the field sobriety procedures, and the blood draw chain of custody, all drug possession counts were dropped and the DUI was amended down to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-693(A). Fine of $460 inclusive of surcharges. No jail. No probation. No IID. No MADD. No license suspension. Eight MVD points only. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023. | West McDowell Justice Court | Phoenix-area DUI drugs charge with felony drug counts reduced to Reckless Driving with no jail | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Improper Right Turn (ARS § 28-751.1), civil traffic | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance, fines and assessments around $2,743, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a 90-day license suspension. | After Future First pushed evidentiary issues including deprivation period timing and Standardized Field Sobriety Test conditions, the State agreed to a plea on the standard DUI count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) and dismissed the Extreme DUI count, the BAC count, and the Improper Turn count. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on completion of alcohol screening, $2,043.20 in fines and assessments, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol screening and treatment. No ignition interlock was ordered through the court. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024 to 2025, three years after counseling completion. | Scottsdale City Court | Extreme DUI .15-.20 dismissed and BAC count dismissed with plea to standard DUI and no court-ordered IID | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Standard DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor | The State's initial offer carried 30 days jail, $567 fine plus $2,254 in mandatory DUI surcharges and assessments, mandatory ignition interlock, license action, and substance abuse education. | After Future First filed multiple motions to continue, a deviation letter, and negotiated the BAC tier downward, the State accepted a plea to the lower Extreme DUI .15 tier with 2 days jail / 7 days home detention eligibility, reduced fines, ignition interlock, and education. All remaining counts were dismissed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024 to 2025, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Peoria Municipal Court | Extreme DUI .204 BAC Reduced to Lower Tier with Home Detention in Peoria | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on ignition interlock compliance, fines and assessments around $2,743, 12-month ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pushed the State on its proof, both the BAC count and the Extreme DUI count were dismissed. The client pled to Count 1 only, the lowest-tier ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) DUI. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 days suspended on completion of substance abuse counseling and MADD victim impact panel, $1,530 in fines and fees, and 60 months unsupervised probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after counseling completion. | Pioneer Justice Court | Extreme DUI .15 to .20 dismissed and BAC count dismissed with plea to lowest-tier DUI only | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | 2nd-offense DUI in Arizona carries 90 days mandatory jail with 60 days suspendable on screening and 12-month IID compliance, fines and assessments commonly above $3,000, a 12-month ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, and alcohol or drug screening and counseling. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pushed the State on its impairment proof, the disposition came in at 147 days jail with the firm structuring the term around program-based suspension, ADOT coordination, and MADD completion through 2021. The firm prevented escalation into the felony aggravated DUI category that carries presumptive prison. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now after sentence terms complete. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after counseling completion. | Kyrene Justice Court | Higher-tier DUI plea structured with ADOT closure, MADD completion, and program-based jail arrangement | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor (charged with 2nd-offense enhancement based on prior 2019 DUI) | Second-offense DUI conviction exposure: 90 days mandatory jail with 60 days suspendable on screening and IID compliance (30 actual days at the floor), fines and assessments commonly above $3,000, 12-month ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol or drug screening and counseling. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pushed the State on the prior conviction allegation, the State dropped the 2nd-offense enhancement and accepted a 1st-offense plea on Count 1 only. The companion BAC count was dismissed. The court structured the entire jail term through the Tempe Home Detention Program, sparing the client any in-custody time. Sentence: home detention, $1,707 in fines and fees, substance abuse screening and counseling, 6-month MVD-imposed ignition interlock, and fingerprinting. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after counseling completion. | Tempe Municipal Court | Second-offense DUI exposure dropped to 1st-offense plea with companion count dismissed and full home detention instead of in-custody jail | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Speeding - Exceed 85 mph (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Combined exposure across the three counts: up to 390 days jail (180 on each C1M DUI plus 30 on the C3M speeding), fines and assessments up to $5,500 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock on a DUI conviction, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, 3 MVD points, and probation up to 5 years. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State amended the lead charges down from two DUI counts and Criminal Speeding to a single Reckless Driving count under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The two DUI counts and the Criminal Speeding count were dismissed. The client pled to Reckless Driving with no DUI conviction. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | University Lakes Justice Court | Two DUI counts and Criminal Speeding dismissed with plea to single Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail under the Class 1 Misdemeanor maximum (10 days mandatory with 9 suspendable on screening), fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and probation up to 5 years. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State amended the DUI charge down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The DUI count was dismissed. The client pled to Reckless Driving with no DUI conviction. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | East Mesa Justice Court | DUI amended down to Reckless Driving Class 2 Misdemeanor with no DUI conviction | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and probation up to 5 years. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State amended the DUI charges down to Reckless Driving under ARS § 28-693(A), Class 2 Misdemeanor. The DUI counts were dismissed. The client pled to Reckless Driving with no DUI conviction. Total fines came in at $796. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Tempe Municipal Court | DUI amended down to Reckless Driving with no DUI conviction and fines reduced to $796 | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI conviction exposure: 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, and license suspension. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its impairment proof, the State amended the lead charge down from Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) to standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the standard DUI count: 10 days jail with 9 suspended on screening (1 actual day), standard DUI fines, 6-month MVD ignition interlock, and alcohol screening and counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Extreme DUI tier entirely. Future First then secured Set Aside under ARS § 13-905 in 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after counseling completion. | West Mesa Justice Court | Extreme DUI .171 amended down to standard DUI with Set Aside granted in 2022 | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)) charged as 2nd Offense within 84 months, Class 1 Misdemeanor; companion DUI Impaired (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; companion DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; plus civil traffic counts (failure to drive on right half of roadway, improper position for left turn, no proof of insurance) | 2nd Offense Extreme DUI plea terms: 120 days in jail with 60 days to be served consecutively, $500 fine plus surcharges ($934 total), $1,250 Prison Fund Assessment, $1,250 Public Safety Equipment Assessment, $250 Alcohol Abatement Assessment, $4 POTEF, substance abuse screening, 30 hours community restitution, 12-month IID, victim impact panel, plus a separate $934 fine on the financial responsibility count. | After Future First negotiated the four companion counts dismissed, the plea narrowed to Extreme DUI as 2nd offense. 120 days confinement converted to 96 days home detention plus minimum mandatory in-custody time. $938 fine, $1,377.93 jail costs, $1,250 Prison Fund, $1,250 PSE Fund, $250 Alcohol Abatement, 30 hours community restitution, 12-month IID. Financial responsibility count dismissed without prejudice upon proof of 6 months of insurance (saved $934). Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Phoenix 2nd-offense Extreme DUI restructured into 96 days of home detention with four companion counts dismissed | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; plus standard DUI counts | Mandatory minimum 45 days jail (Extreme DUI .20+), fines and assessments exceeding $3,000, ignition interlock device required for 18 months, 90-day to 1-year license suspension, alcohol screening and education, up to 5 years probation. | After Future First filed a deviation letter attacking probable cause, identification, and the language barrier between the officer and the client during implied consent admonitions, the State amended the charges. The client pled to Reckless Driving, a Class 2 Misdemeanor, with no jail, no probation imposed, suspended sentence, and a $564.20 fine. The DUI counts were dismissed. No ignition interlock, no license suspension through the criminal court, alcohol screening only. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2022. | Scottsdale City Court | Extreme DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving With No Jail After Defense Challenged Identification and Implied Consent | |
| 2019 | Misdemeanor | DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Speed Greater Than Reasonable and Prudent (ARS § 28-701(A)), civil traffic; State signaled Extreme DUI allegation under ARS § 28-1382 | up to 180 days of jail, $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, $500 Prison Construction Fund assessment, $500 Public Safety Equipment Fund assessment, up to 5 years probation, IID 12+ months, alcohol screening and treatment, plus exposure to an Extreme DUI enhancement carrying a 30-day mandatory jail term. | After Future First negotiated against the State's stacked charges, the plea narrowed to Count A only. Counts B and C dismissed. State agreed not to file the Extreme DUI allegation. 10 days jail with all but 1 day suspended on completion of alcohol screening and treatment. Unsupervised probation. No MADD panel. Fine of $492.50 plus two $500 statutory fund assessments. IID 12 months. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible in 2023. | Highland Justice Court | DUI client served 1 day instead of 10, avoided an Extreme DUI enhancement, and saved an estimated $1,900 in jail costs | |
| 2019 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs/Vapors/Combo (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Fail to Drive on Right Side of Road (ARS § 28-721(A)), civil traffic; Control Devices (ARS § 28-644(A)(1)), civil traffic; One Way Road Violation (ARS § 28-728(B)), civil traffic | Up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments approximately $1,598, 12-month ignition interlock device, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening, 16-hour Program-Level II treatment, license suspension, up to 5 years probation. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, all four companion counts were dismissed. The client pled to a single A1 DUI count. 1 day jail with 9 days suspended on completion of treatment and screening, $1,598.20 in fines and fees, 12-month IID, MADD panel, alcohol screening, and 16-hour Program-Level II treatment. The firm filed and won a Petition for Early Termination of Probation in 2020. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, currently eligible. | Scottsdale City Court | Four companion DUI counts dismissed and probation terminated early in Scottsdale first-offense DUI | |
| 2019 | Misdemeanor | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Marijuana Possession (ARS § 13-3405(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Drug Paraphernalia Possession (ARS § 13-3415(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Damage / Defacing (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | Combined exposure across the six counts: up to 1,020 days jail across the C1M and C2M counts, fines and assessments well above $10,000 plus surcharges, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock on Extreme DUI, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, drug-offense fines and surcharges, restitution, license suspension, and probation up to 5 years. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed all five companion counts (DUI A1, DUI A2, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, and criminal damage). The client pled to the Extreme DUI count only under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1). Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, three years after the one-year judge-ordered IID ends. | Peoria Municipal Court | Five companion counts dismissed including drugs, paraphernalia, and criminal damage with plea to Extreme DUI only | |
| 2019 | Misdemeanor | DUI Liquor/Drugs/Vapors/Combo (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; DUI BAC .08 or More (ARS § 28-1381(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Speed Violation (ARS § 28-701(A)), civil traffic | First-offense DUI conviction exposure: up to 10 days jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments around $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and up to 5 years probation. Companion BAC count adds separate mandatory jail and speed count adds points and fines. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the DUI BAC count and the Speed Violation count. The client pled to the ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) DUI count only. The court imposed 10 days jail with 9 suspended on completion of screening (1 actual day), alcohol screening and counseling, $1,598.20 in fines and fees, and MVD-imposed IID. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after counseling completion. | Scottsdale City Court | BAC count and Speed Violation dismissed with plea to single A1 DUI count and 9 of 10 jail days suspended |
| Year | Type of case | Original charges | Original Penalty | Our result | Court | Headline | BlogIssue | BlogOutcome | GReview |
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| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Failure to Appear counts | State filed multiple charges in Glendale City Court including a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct with domestic violence designation and separate Failure to Appear counts. Standard exposure included a permanent C1M criminal record with the DV stripe, federal firearm prohibition under the Lautenberg Amendment, jail time, probation, mandatory DV treatment, and multiple stacked convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to suspend entry of judgment and place the client into a 12-month diversion program with the Disorderly Conduct count amended down. The State dismissed all remaining charges and all Failure to Appear counts. On successful completion of the diversion program (DV treatment, 12 months law-abiding, $100 diversion fee), all charges are dismissed and no conviction enters. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. | Glendale City Court | Diversion granted; all remaining charges and Failure to Appear counts dismissed | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct count under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) with a domestic violence designation in Glendale City Court, paired with separate Failure to Appear counts that carried their own conviction exposure. A standard DV-designated C1M conviction would have meant a permanent C1M misdemeanor on the record with the domestic violence stripe, the federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, jail exposure, probation, mandatory DV counseling, and additional convictions for the Failure to Appear counts. | Future First negotiated diversion under ARS § 9-500.22 on the amended Disorderly Conduct count and secured dismissal of all remaining charges and all Failure to Appear counts. On successful completion of the 12-month diversion program (DV treatment, no new offenses, $100 fee), the underlying charge is dismissed and no conviction enters. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available after the standard wait period. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Interfering with Judicial Proceedings - Disobeying Court Order (ARS § 13-2810(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Damage Under $250 - Defacing Property (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | State filed two misdemeanor counts in Phoenix Municipal Court tied to a 2021 incident: a Class 1 Misdemeanor Interfering with Judicial Proceedings and a Class 2 Misdemeanor Criminal Damage. Standard exposure included permanent misdemeanor convictions on both counts, probation, fines, restitution, and a record of disobeying a court order that surfaces on every background screen for life. The Interfering count carries the heavier C1M consequences. | After Future First worked the defense through motions and discovery, the Phoenix Municipal Court dismissed both counts in January 2025. No conviction. No probation, no fines, no restitution. The 2021 case fully closed with the record clean. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Both Interfering with Court Order and Criminal Damage misdemeanors dismissed | The client faced two misdemeanor counts in Phoenix Municipal Court tied to a 2021 incident that lingered for years: a Class 1 Misdemeanor Interfering with Judicial Proceedings under ARS § 13-2810(A)(2) for disobeying a court order, and a Class 2 Misdemeanor Criminal Damage under ARS § 13-1602(A)(1) for defacing property. Convictions on either count carry permanent misdemeanor records, with the Interfering count adding a 'disobeyed a court order' flag that complicates every future background check and licensing review. | Future First worked the defense across motions, discovery, and pretrial litigation. The Phoenix Municipal Court dismissed both counts on January 15, 2025. No conviction entered. No probation, fines, or restitution imposed. The 2021 case fully closed with the record clean. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault count in Chandler Municipal Court with a domestic violence designation. Standard exposure included a permanent C1M criminal record with the DV stripe, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, probation, mandatory DV counseling, fines, and a misdemeanor on every background check. | After Future First worked the defense through motions, deviation letters with character support, and discovery, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted dismissal in February 2025. No conviction. No probation, fines, or DV stripe on the record. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 was granted in May 2025. | Chandler Municipal Court | Domestic violence Assault misdemeanor dismissed | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203 with a domestic violence designation in Chandler Municipal Court. A C1M DV conviction carries a permanent record with the DV stripe, the federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), probation, mandatory DV counseling, fines, and a permanent flag on background checks. DV-designated misdemeanors are flagged separately from standard assault on every employment, housing, and licensing screen. | Future First worked the case across motions, discovery, and a comprehensive deviation package including character support letters from family and community members. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the dismissal on 2/11/2025. No conviction entered. No probation. No DV stripe. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. Future First then handled arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911, granted 5/14/2025. The record is sealed. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Failure to Remain at an Accident of Attended Vehicle (ARS § 28-662 and ARS § 28-663), Class 1 Misdemeanor (Count A); two additional counts in the complaint (Counts B and C) | State filed three counts in Kyrene Justice Court tied to a hit-and-run incident. Standard exposure on stacked counts included three permanent misdemeanor convictions, probation, fines on each count, MVD point assessments totaling 18 points, license suspension exposure under ARS § 28-662(C) for up to one year, and a hit-and-run flag on the record for life. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed Counts B and C entirely. The client pled to a single Count A Failure to Remain at the C1M tier, paid $495.50 in fines and surcharges, and had no jail or probation imposed. Restitution to the victim arising out of the AZ DPS report. Two of three counts eliminated. | Kyrene Justice Court | Two companion counts dismissed; hit-and-run resolved as single misdemeanor with fine only | The client faced three counts in Kyrene Justice Court tied to a hit-and-run incident, with Count A Failure to Remain at an Accident of Attended Vehicle under ARS §§ 28-662 and 28-663 as the lead count. Three stacked misdemeanor convictions would have meant permanent records on each count, probation, fines, MVD point hits totaling 18 points or more, a license suspension exposure of up to one year under ARS § 28-662(C), and a hit-and-run designation on the record that surfaces on every employment and insurance check. | Future First negotiated the State to dismiss Counts B and C entirely, resolving the case as a single Count A Failure to Remain conviction at the Class 1 Misdemeanor tier. The client paid $495.50 inclusive of all surcharges and assessments, owed restitution to the victim, and had no jail or probation imposed. Two of three counts eliminated. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after fine payment. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(2)) with domestic violence designation, Class 2 Misdemeanor | State filed a Class 2 Misdemeanor Assault count in Phoenix Municipal Court with a domestic violence designation. Standard exposure included a permanent C2M criminal record with the DV stripe, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, probation, mandatory counseling, fines, restitution, and a DV-designated misdemeanor on every background screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to a Cognitive Skills Diversion Program. Upon completion of counseling, the prosecutor dismisses the case. The client paid $200 restitution to the third-party vehicle company, completed the cognitive skills/counseling program, and the case dismissed. No conviction entered. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. | Phoenix Municipal Court | DV Assault dismissed after Cognitive Skills Diversion | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(2) in Phoenix Municipal Court with a domestic violence designation. A C2M DV conviction carries a permanent record with the domestic violence stripe, the federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), probation, mandatory DV counseling, fines, and a misdemeanor flag on every employment, housing, and licensing screen. | Future First negotiated diversion through the Phoenix Cognitive Skills program. On completion of the counseling component the State dismisses the case. The client paid $200 in restitution to the vehicle rental company and completed the program. The case dismissed. No conviction entered. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Multiple counts including DV Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Indecent Exposure misdemeanors | State filed multiple misdemeanor counts in Mesa Municipal Court including DV Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Indecent Exposure-type allegations. Standard exposure included stacked permanent misdemeanor convictions, probation, fines, mandatory counseling, and a DV stripe plus sensitive-offense flag on every background check. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to Mental Health Diversion. The client pled guilty to a Class 3 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct DV with judgment suspended pending diversion completion. Upon completion of the Mental Health Diversion program (approximately 6 months), the case dismisses entirely. 36 months of unsupervised probation suspended. | Mesa Municipal Court | Multiple-count case resolved with Mental Health Diversion; dismissal on completion | The client faced multiple misdemeanor counts in Mesa Municipal Court including a DV Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Indecent Exposure-type allegation. Stacked convictions would have meant several permanent misdemeanor records with a DV stripe and a sensitive-offense designation, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition triggered by the DV count, mandatory counseling, probation, and a cumulative record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and licensing screen. | Future First negotiated entry into Mental Health Diversion. The client pled guilty to a Class 3 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct DV with judgment suspended pending diversion completion. Upon successful completion of the Mental Health Diversion program, the case dismisses. 36 months of unsupervised probation suspended on completion. No conviction entered on dismissal. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Damage to property valued between $250 and $1,000 (ARS § 13-1602(B)(4)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Interference with Judicial Proceedings / Failure to Comply with Court Order (ARS § 13-2810) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Preventing Use of Telephone in Emergency (ARS § 13-2915) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Stacked C1M DV convictions carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count, probation up to three years per count, mandatory domestic violence offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, restitution to the victim, address confidentiality and victim rights assessments, and a permanent DV stripe across four separate misdemeanor convictions on the client's criminal record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to dismiss three of the four charges and offer Title 9 deferred prosecution on the Criminal Damage count alone. The client completed an 11-week anger management course, paid $429.99 in restitution to the victim, and paid a $250 prosecution fee. The case dismissed in full upon completion of the diversion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Peoria Municipal Court | Four DV misdemeanor charges resolved to diversion; three counts dismissed, no conviction | The client faced four Class 1 Misdemeanor charges in Peoria Municipal Court, each carrying a domestic violence designation: Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), Criminal Damage to property valued between $250 and $1,000, Interference with Judicial Proceedings / Failure to Comply with a Court Order, and Preventing the Use of a Telephone in an Emergency. Four stacked DV-designated misdemeanor convictions would have meant up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, probation up to three years per count, mandatory domestic violence offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, address confidentiality and victim rights assessments, and a permanent DV stripe across the criminal record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down from four DV-designated Class 1 Misdemeanor charges to a single Title 9 deferred prosecution on the Criminal Damage count. Three of the four charges were dropped outright. The client completed an 11-week anger management course, paid $429.99 in restitution to the victim, and paid a $250 prosecution fee. The case dismissed in full upon completion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Theft - Control of Property (ARS § 13-1802(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Assault - Intentionally Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Damage - Defacing (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 2 Misdemeanor; Interfering with Judicial Proceedings (ARS § 13-2810(A)(2)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor in a separate companion case | Stacked DV convictions on Theft, DV Assault Injury, Disorderly Conduct Fighting, Criminal Damage Defacing, and the separate Interfering with Judicial Proceedings count carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per Class 1 count under ARS § 13-707, up to four months jail on the Class 2 Criminal Damage count, fines up to $2,500 per Class 1 and $750 on the Class 2 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, mandatory DV offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life triggered by the DV Assault and DV Disorderly Conduct counts, restitution to the victim, and permanent DV stripes across five separate misdemeanor convictions on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to dismiss four of the five charges across both cases. The client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) with DV designation under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). The DV Assault, Theft, and Criminal Damage counts in the primary case were dropped, and the entire companion case for Interfering with Judicial Proceedings was dismissed. The client received 18 months supervised probation, DV counseling, approximately $225 in fines applied through the bond refund, and a no-contact order with the victim. No jail. | Tempe Municipal Court | Five DV-designated charges across two cases reduced to single Disorderly Conduct plea; four counts dismissed, no jail | The client faced five misdemeanor counts across two cases in Tempe Municipal Court, every charge carrying a domestic violence designation. The primary case charged Theft (Control of Property), DV Assault Intentionally Causing Physical Injury, Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), and Criminal Damage by Defacing. A separate companion case charged Interfering with Judicial Proceedings. Five stacked DV convictions would have meant up to 180 days of jail per Class 1 count under ARS § 13-707, up to four months on the Class 2 Criminal Damage count, fines up to $2,500 per Class 1 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, mandatory DV offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life triggered by the DV Assault and DV Disorderly Conduct counts, restitution exposure, and permanent DV stripes across five separate misdemeanor convictions that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down from five DV-designated charges across two cases to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) plea under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). The DV Assault, Theft, and Criminal Damage counts in the primary case were dropped. The entire companion case for Interfering with Judicial Proceedings was dismissed. The client received 18 months supervised probation, DV counseling, approximately $225 in fines applied through the bond refund, and a no-contact order with the victim. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available 2026 after probation completion. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 on the conviction count eligible approximately 2029, three years after sentence completion. The companion case dismissal is eligible for arrest sealing under ARS § 13-911 immediately. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Failure to Remain at Scene of Accident / Damage to Attended Vehicle (ARS § 28-662(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Speed Greater than Reasonable and Prudent (ARS § 28-701(A)), civil traffic violation | A C1M hit-and-run conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, probation up to three years, a three-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor record on the client's history. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge from Class 1 Misdemeanor Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident to Class 2 Misdemeanor Failure to Provide Information under ARS § 28-662(A)(2). The civil speeding violation was resolved. The client paid $710 in fines, no probation was ordered, and no jail was imposed. | Tempe Municipal Court | C1M hit-and-run reduced one class to C2M Failure to Provide Information; no jail, no probation | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident charge under ARS § 28-662(A)(1) plus a civil speeding violation in Tempe Municipal Court. A C1M hit-and-run conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, probation up to three years, a three-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on employment, professional licensing, immigration, and background screens. | Future First negotiated the case down from a Class 1 Misdemeanor Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident to a Class 2 Misdemeanor Failure to Provide Information under ARS § 28-662(A)(2). The civil speeding violation was resolved. The client paid $710 in fines, no probation was ordered, and no jail was imposed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available immediately upon fine payment; no probation terms to complete. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, two years after C2M punishment completion, one year sooner than at the original C1M class. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Prostitution (ARS § 13-3214(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M conviction in this category carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory education programs, and a permanent C1M conviction in a sensitive category on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to amend the charge down two classes to a Class 3 Misdemeanor Loitering under ARS § 13-2905(A) with deferred prosecution. The client completed a $120 life skills class and paid a $500 deferred prosecution fee. The case was dismissed in full upon completion of the diversion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Tolleson Municipal Court | C1M solicitation-related charge reduced two classes to C3M Loitering with deferred prosecution; case dismissed, no conviction | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor solicitation-related charge under ARS § 13-3214 in Tolleson Municipal Court. A C1M conviction in this category would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory education programs, and a permanent C1M conviction in a sensitive category on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down two classes from a Class 1 Misdemeanor solicitation-related charge to a Class 3 Misdemeanor Loitering under ARS § 13-2905(A) with deferred prosecution. The client completed a $120 life skills class and paid a $500 deferred prosecution fee. The case was dismissed in full upon completion of the diversion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Shoplifting - Concealment (ARS § 13-1805(A)(5)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M shoplifting conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory shoplifter education programs, civil restitution exposure under ARS § 12-691, and a permanent theft-related misdemeanor conviction on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to Title 9 deferred prosecution. The client completed the required counseling, paid no fees and no restitution, and the case was dismissed in full approximately two months after the plea. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Tempe Municipal Court | C1M Shoplifting resolved with Title 9 deferred prosecution; case dismissed within two months, no conviction | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Shoplifting-Concealment charge under ARS § 13-1805(A)(5) in Tempe Municipal Court. A C1M shoplifting conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory shoplifter education, civil restitution exposure under ARS § 12-691, and a permanent theft-related misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into Title 9 deferred prosecution. The client completed the required counseling, paid no fees and no restitution, and the case was dismissed in full approximately two months after the plea was entered. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | I had a great experience with Future First and they were so much helpful and comforting when i panicked. |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree (ARS § 13-1502(A)(1)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Stacked convictions on both counts carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail on the C1M under ARS § 13-707, up to 30 days jail on the C3M, combined fines up to $3,250 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, mandatory alcohol screening, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct count and offered diversion on the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass count. The client completed a nine-month program, paid a $100 diversion fee, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and the case was dismissed in full upon completion of the 12-month diversion period. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Glendale City Court | C1M Disorderly Conduct dismissed outright; C3M Criminal Trespass resolved with diversion and dismissal, no conviction | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) charge under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) and a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree charge under ARS § 13-1502(A)(1) in Glendale City Court. Stacked convictions on both counts would have meant up to 180 days of jail on the C1M under ARS § 13-707, up to 30 days jail on the C3M, combined fines up to $3,250 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, mandatory alcohol screening, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct count dismissed outright and securing diversion on the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Trespass count. The client completed a nine-month program, paid a $100 diversion fee, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and the case was dismissed in full upon completion of the 12-month diversion period. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Theft (ARS § 13-1802), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M theft conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, civil restitution exposure under ARS § 12-691, mandatory shoplifter education, and a permanent theft-related misdemeanor on the client's record. Theft-category convictions are especially damaging on background checks because most employer screens flag any theft offense regardless of dollar value. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to entry into the Shoplifting/Theft Diversion Program. The client completed a single 8-hour diversion class at $200, paid no additional fees and no restitution, and the case was dismissed in full approximately six weeks after the plea. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 was granted approximately three months after dismissal, fully clearing the record. | Phoenix Municipal Court | C1M Theft resolved with diversion; dismissed within six weeks of plea, arrest record sealed within four months | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Theft charge under ARS § 13-1802 in Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M theft conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, civil restitution exposure under ARS § 12-691, mandatory shoplifter education, and a permanent theft-related misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. Theft convictions are especially damaging because most employer background checks flag any theft-category offense regardless of dollar value. | Future First negotiated the case into the Shoplifting/Theft Diversion Program. The client completed a single 8-hour diversion class at $200, paid no additional fees and no restitution, and the case was dismissed in full approximately six weeks after the plea was entered. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 was granted approximately three months after dismissal, fully clearing the record. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Prostitution (ARS § 13-3214(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M conviction in this category carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory education programs, and a permanent C1M conviction in a sensitive category on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to diversion. The client completed a Life Skills class, paid no fees, and the case was dismissed in full within six weeks of the plea. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Mesa Municipal Court | C1M solicitation-related charge resolved with diversion; dismissed within six weeks, no conviction, no fees | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor solicitation-related charge under ARS § 13-3214 in Mesa Municipal Court. A C1M conviction in this category would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory education programs, and a permanent C1M conviction in a sensitive category on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into a diversion that required only a Life Skills class with no fees. The client completed the class and the case was dismissed in full within six weeks of the plea. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | My cases happen till dismissal, my attorney Brielle Schumpe help me lot, and they are whole group give me guidance and patience to resolve problems, I so lucky trust my choice.👍 |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Assault - Intentionally, Recklessly, or Knowingly Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M assault conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory anger management or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor conviction on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge in full. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 was initiated immediately after dismissal. | Paradise Valley Municipal Court | C1M Assault dismissed in full, no conviction; arrest record sealing initiated | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) in Paradise Valley Municipal Court. A C1M assault conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory anger management or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case to a full dismissal. The State dismissed the Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge in full. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately and was initiated for the client by the firm right after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Cruelty to Animals (ARS § 13-2910(A)(1)), three counts, Class 1 Misdemeanors | Three stacked C1M convictions under this statute carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, restitution exposure, mandatory counseling, and three permanent misdemeanor convictions in a sensitive category on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, and licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to diversion via the B.A.R.C. program. The client paid a $199 program fee and completed an online course. The case was dismissed in full upon completion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Mesa City Court | Three Class 1 Misdemeanor counts under ARS § 13-2910 resolved via B.A.R.C. diversion; case dismissed, no conviction | The client faced three Class 1 Misdemeanor counts under ARS § 13-2910 in Mesa City Court. Three stacked C1M convictions in this category would have meant up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, restitution exposure, mandatory counseling, and three permanent C1M convictions in a sensitive category on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into the B.A.R.C. diversion program. The client paid a $199 program fee and completed an online course. The case was dismissed in full upon completion of the program. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Damage / Defacing Property Valued $250 to $2,000 (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M Criminal Damage conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, restitution to the victim, mandatory anger or alcohol counseling, and a permanent C1M Criminal Damage conviction on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to a 6-month diversion. The client paid a $209 program fee, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and the case was dismissed in full within six months of the plea (dismissal entered December 2025). No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Scottsdale City Court | C1M Criminal Damage resolved with diversion; dismissed within six months, no conviction | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Criminal Damage charge under ARS § 13-1602(A)(1) in Scottsdale City Court for property damage valued between $250 and $2,000. A C1M Criminal Damage conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, restitution to the victim, mandatory anger or alcohol counseling, and a permanent C1M Criminal Damage conviction on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into a 6-month diversion. The client paid a $209 program fee, completed alcohol screening and counseling, and the case was dismissed in full within six months of the plea (dismissal entered December 2025). No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Damage to Attended Vehicle (ARS § 28-662(A)(1)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | A C2M leaving-the-scene conviction carried exposure to up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to diversion (deferred prosecution). The client paid a $75 intake fee and a $165 diversion class fee, completed an 8-hour misdemeanor diversion education class within the 90-day deadline, and the case was dismissed in full upon completion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | El Centro Justice Court | C2M Leaving the Scene resolved with diversion; case dismissed, no conviction | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Leaving the Scene of an Accident charge under ARS § 28-662(A)(1) in El Centro Justice Court. A C2M leaving-the-scene conviction would have meant up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into diversion (deferred prosecution). The client paid a $75 intake fee and a $165 diversion class fee, completed an 8-hour misdemeanor diversion education class within the 90-day deadline, and the case was dismissed in full upon completion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Assault (ARS § 13-1203), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Criminal Damage (ARS § 13-1602), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Three stacked C1M convictions carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, restitution to the victim, mandatory anger or behavioral counseling, and three permanent misdemeanor convictions including a violent-offense stripe on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to Misdemeanor Compromise under ARS § 13-3981. The client paid $270 in restitution to the victim for replacement of damaged eyeglasses, and the court dismissed all three charges in open court. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 filing initiated immediately after dismissal. | Wickenburg Municipal Court | All three C1M counts (Disorderly Conduct, Assault, Criminal Damage) dismissed via Misdemeanor Compromise; sealing records initiated | The client faced three Class 1 Misdemeanor charges in Wickenburg Municipal Court: Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904, Assault under ARS § 13-1203, and Criminal Damage under ARS § 13-1602. Three stacked C1M convictions would have meant up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, restitution exposure, mandatory anger or behavioral counseling, and three permanent misdemeanor convictions including a violent-offense stripe on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case using Misdemeanor Compromise under ARS § 13-3981, a statutory mechanism that allows misdemeanor charges to be dismissed when the victim receives satisfaction for the injury. The client paid $270 in restitution to the victim for replacement of damaged eyeglasses, and the court dismissed all three charges in open court. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025, and the firm started the sealing petition right after the dismissal entered. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | A DV-designated C1M conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory DV offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, no-contact orders, and a permanent DV-stripe misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to diversion. The client paid a $200 diversion fee, completed counseling, and the case dismisses upon completion of the diversion period. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. The signed plea allowed the client to return home, lifting release conditions during the diversion period. | Gilbert City Court | C1M DV Disorderly Conduct resolved with diversion; no conviction, no jail, client allowed to return home | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) with a domestic violence designation in Gilbert City Court. A DV-designated C1M conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory DV offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, no-contact orders, and a permanent DV-stripe misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into a diversion. The client paid a $200 diversion fee, completed counseling, and the case dismisses upon completion of the diversion period. The signed plea also allowed the client to return home, lifting release conditions during the diversion period. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Leaving the Scene of a Damage Accident (ARS § 28-662), Class 2 Misdemeanor; Unsafe Lane Change (ARS § 28-729), civil traffic violation | A C2M leaving-the-scene conviction carried exposure to up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, restitution exposure, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to diversion. The client has 90 days to complete a SAGE counseling class. The case dismisses upon successful completion. The civil unsafe lane change was resolved. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Encanto Justice Court | C2M Leaving the Scene resolved with diversion; case dismisses on counseling completion, no conviction | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Leaving the Scene of an Accident charge under ARS § 28-662 plus a civil unsafe lane change in Encanto Justice Court. A C2M leaving-the-scene conviction would have meant up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, restitution exposure, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into diversion. The client has 90 days to complete a SAGE counseling class, and the case dismisses upon successful completion. The civil unsafe lane change was resolved. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2025. | An Outstanding Experience with Future First Criminal Law Navigating legal matters can often feel daunting and confusing, but everyone Future First Criminal Law ensured I was never left in the dark and that they cared about my legal situation. From the outset they provided clear, concise explanations of every development, answered all my questions promptly, and proactively reached out with updates, no matter how minor. This commitment to transparent communication significantly reduced my stress and allowed me to feel confident about my decision to go with FFCL. Ultimately, their efforts ultimately led to a favorable outcome that exceeded my expectations; I am incredibly grateful for the tireless efforts of Zach, Brielle, Laura, Sophia, and the rest of the team at Future First Criminal Law. So, if you're in need of legal representation, do your future a solid and choose Future First Criminal Law!! Their professionalism, unwavering dedication to your situation, and outstanding commitment to client communication set them apart! Thank you, Future First Criminal Law, for your incredible work and for making a challenging situation so much more manageable. |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Trespass in the First Degree (ARS § 13-1504), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Stacked C1M convictions carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, restitution exposure, mandatory alcohol screening and counseling, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Criminal Trespass First Degree count and the client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). The client paid a $300 fine (with court agreeing to waive the fine once counseling is completed), completed alcohol screening and counseling within the court-set deadlines, and the court left restitution open. No jail. No probation. | San Tan Justice Court | Two C1M counts reduced to single Disorderly Conduct; Criminal Trespass First Degree dismissed, no jail, no probation, fine waivable on counseling | The client faced two Class 1 Misdemeanor counts in San Tan Justice Court: Criminal Trespass First Degree under ARS § 13-1504 and Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). Stacked C1M convictions would have meant up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, restitution exposure, mandatory counseling, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the Criminal Trespass First Degree count dismissed outright. The client pled to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1), paid a $300 fine with the court agreeing to waive the fine once counseling is completed, and completed alcohol screening and counseling within the court-set deadlines. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available immediately upon counseling completion. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor; Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed More than 20 mph Over (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | A C2M Reckless Driving conviction carried exposure to up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, insurance rate increases, and a permanent reckless-driving misdemeanor on the record. The C3M Criminal Speeding added jail exposure up to 30 days and additional MVD impact. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count, and the client pled to the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count alone. The client paid a $475.50 fine. No jail. No probation. | Country Meadows Justice Court | C2M Reckless Driving dismissed; pled to C3M Criminal Speeding only, fine only, no jail, no probation | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge under ARS § 28-693(A) plus a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) in Country Meadows Justice Court. The C2M Reckless Driving conviction would have meant up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent reckless-driving misdemeanor on the record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. The Criminal Speeding count added jail exposure up to 30 days and additional MVD impact. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count dismissed and the client pled to the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count alone. The client paid a $475.50 fine. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available immediately upon fine payment. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, one year after C3M punishment completion, with the public-record imprint dropped from Reckless Driving plus Criminal Speeding to Criminal Speeding alone. | First lawyer I've ever had to use, and I'm glad I chose them. Way more professional than I was expecting or was told to expect from other people. They worked with me throughout the entire case, eventually getting me a better deal that someone in my exact same position with a different lawyer. Hopefully I don't get in trouble again but if I do, im going with these guys. |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident / Damage to Attended Vehicle (ARS § 28-662), Class 2 Misdemeanor | A C2M leaving-the-scene conviction carried exposure to up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, restitution exposure, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 2 Misdemeanor charge in full. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Surprise City Court | C2M Fail to Remain at Scene dismissed in full, no conviction | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Failure to Remain at the Scene charge under ARS § 28-662 in Surprise City Court. A C2M leaving-the-scene conviction would have meant up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, restitution exposure, and a permanent hit-and-run misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated a full dismissal. The State dismissed the Class 2 Misdemeanor Failure to Remain at the Scene charge in full. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor; Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed More than 20 mph Over (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Stacked C2M + C3M convictions carried exposure to up to four months jail on the C2M under ARS § 13-707, up to 30 days on the C3M, combined fines up to $1,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years on the C2M, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, insurance rate increases, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed both criminal counts and the client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction (Speed Greater than Reasonable and Prudent under ARS § 28-701). The client paid a $331.50 civil fine and completed Traffic Survival School within 90 days. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. | San Marcos Justice Court | C2M Reckless Driving and C3M Criminal Speeding both dismissed; resolved to civil speeding infraction only, no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge under ARS § 28-693(A) and a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge in San Marcos Justice Court. Stacked C2M + C3M convictions would have meant up to four months jail on the C2M under ARS § 13-707, up to 30 days on the C3M, combined fines up to $1,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years on the C2M, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting both criminal counts dismissed. The client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701, paid a $331.50 civil fine, and completed Traffic Survival School within 90 days. No criminal conviction entered. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately for the dismissed criminal charges, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Assault - Intentionally, Recklessly, or Knowingly Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C1M assault conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory anger or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to diversion. The client completed the diversion program and the case was dismissed in full approximately six months after the plea. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Phoenix Municipal Court | C1M Assault resolved with diversion; case dismissed, no conviction | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) in Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M assault conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory anger or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into diversion. The client completed the diversion program and the case was dismissed in full approximately six months after the plea was entered. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed More than 20 mph Over (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | A C3M Criminal Speeding conviction carried exposure to up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84% surcharges, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, supervised probation up to one year, significant insurance rate increases, and a permanent C3M conviction on the record that surfaces on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count and the client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701. The client paid a $475.50 civil fine. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. | South Mountain Justice Court | C3M Criminal Speeding dismissed; resolved to civil speeding infraction only, no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) in South Mountain Justice Court. A C3M Criminal Speeding conviction would have meant up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84% surcharges, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, supervised probation up to one year, significant insurance rate increases, a one-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent C3M conviction that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the criminal speeding count dismissed entirely. The client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701, paid a $475.50 civil fine, and walked out with no criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately for the dismissed criminal charge, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | A C3M Criminal Speeding conviction carried exposure to up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84% surcharges, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, supervised probation up to one year, significant insurance rate increases, and a permanent C3M conviction on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count and the client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701. The client paid a $307.55 civil fine. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. | Goodyear Municipal Court | C3M Criminal Speeding dismissed; resolved to civil speeding infraction only, no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge in Goodyear Municipal Court. A C3M Criminal Speeding conviction would have meant up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84% surcharges, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, supervised probation up to one year, significant insurance rate increases, a one-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent C3M conviction that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the criminal speeding count dismissed entirely. The client entered a responsible plea to a civil speeding infraction under ARS § 28-701, paid a $307.55 civil fine, and walked out with no criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available approximately one month after fine payment for the dismissed criminal charge, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Disobeying Police Officer and Interfering with Crime Scene Investigation (related charges including ARS § 13-2508), misdemeanors | C1M convictions in this category carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, and permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record involving law enforcement interference, which surface on every employment, housing, and professional licensing screen. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State moved to dismiss all charges without prejudice, and the court granted the motion. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Phoenix Municipal Court | All charges dismissed by State's motion granted; no conviction | The client faced misdemeanor counts in Phoenix Municipal Court for Disobeying a Police Officer and Interfering with a Crime Scene Investigation. Convictions at this level would have meant up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, and permanent misdemeanor convictions involving law enforcement interference on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated a full dismissal. The State moved to dismiss all charges without prejudice, and the court granted the motion. No conviction entered. No fines. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately, eligible approximately 2025. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | A C2M Reckless Driving conviction carried exposure to up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, and a permanent reckless-driving misdemeanor on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count, and the client pled to a single Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3). The client paid a $351.50 fine in full. No jail. No probation. | East Mesa Justice Court | C2M Reckless Driving dismissed; pled to lower C3M Criminal Speeding only, fine paid in full | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge under ARS § 28-693(A) in East Mesa Justice Court. A C2M Reckless Driving conviction would have meant up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent reckless-driving misdemeanor on the record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the Reckless Driving count dismissed and the client pled to a single Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3). The client paid a $351.50 fine in full. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available immediately upon fine payment. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, one year after C3M punishment completion, with the public-record imprint dropped from Reckless Driving to Criminal Speeding. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | A C2M Reckless Driving conviction carried exposure to up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, and a permanent reckless-driving misdemeanor on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count, and the client pled to a single Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02. The client paid a $674.50 fine. No jail. No probation. | Phoenix Municipal Court | C2M Reckless Driving dismissed; pled to lower C3M Criminal Speeding only, no jail, no probation | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge under ARS § 28-693(A) in Phoenix Municipal Court. A C2M Reckless Driving conviction would have meant up to four months jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $750 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911, and a permanent reckless-driving misdemeanor on the record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the Reckless Driving count dismissed and the client pled to a single Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02. The client paid a $674.50 fine. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available upon fine payment. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, one year after C3M punishment completion, with the public-record imprint dropped from Reckless Driving to Criminal Speeding. | This place helped me with everything. Very easy to connect with, a call, text, email, they could help me. The staff was very friendly. They will fight for you. I witnessed it with my case. |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Assault - Reckless Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | A C3M assault conviction carried exposure to up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to one year, mandatory anger management or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State agreed to the PEACE Diversion Program under ARS § 9-500.22 (Anger Management with Sage Counseling). The client completed 12 months unsupervised probation, completed anger management counseling, paid a $300 fine plus program fees, and the case was dismissed in full upon successful completion. No conviction entered. | Mesa Municipal Court | C3M Assault resolved with PEACE Diversion; case dismissed, no conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(3) in Mesa Municipal Court. A C3M assault conviction would have meant up to 30 days jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to one year, mandatory anger management or behavioral counseling, restitution exposure, and a permanent violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into the PEACE Diversion Program under ARS § 9-500.22 (Anger Management with Sage Counseling). The client completed 12 months unsupervised probation, completed anger management counseling, paid a $300 fine plus program fees, and the case was dismissed in full upon successful completion. No conviction entered. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Trespass and Refusal to Obey Law Enforcement Officer, misdemeanors | Stacked C1M convictions on these charges carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, and multiple permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charges down to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement under ARS § 13-2907.01(A). The client paid a $607 fine and the court left restitution open for 90 days. No probation. No jail. | Peoria Municipal Court | Multiple misdemeanor charges resolved to single C1M False Report; fine-only sentence, no probation, no jail | The client faced multiple misdemeanor charges in Peoria Municipal Court including Criminal Trespass and Refusal to Obey a Law Enforcement Officer. Stacked C1M convictions on these charges would have meant up to 180 days of jail per count under ARS § 13-707, fines up to $2,500 per count plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years per count, mandatory counseling, and multiple permanent misdemeanor convictions on the client's record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down to a single Class 1 Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement under ARS § 13-2907.01(A). The client paid a $607 fine, the court left restitution open for 90 days, and no probation or jail was imposed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available 2026 upon resolution of the restitution period and fine payment. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2029, three years after punishment completion. | Five-star review |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Assault - Intent/Reckless/Knowingly Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | A DV-designated C1M assault conviction carried exposure to up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory DV offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, no-contact orders, restitution exposure, and a permanent DV-stripe violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State suspended prosecution and the client was admitted into the DV Diversion Program (DVDP-JC). The client will complete the program through SAGE Counseling, and the case dismisses upon successful completion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. | Country Meadows Justice Court | C1M DV Assault resolved with DV diversion; case dismisses on completion, no conviction | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) with a domestic violence designation in Country Meadows Justice Court. A DV-designated C1M assault conviction would have meant up to 180 days of jail under ARS § 13-707, a fine up to $2,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to three years, mandatory DV offender treatment under ARS § 13-3601.01, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, no-contact orders, restitution exposure, and a permanent DV-stripe violent-offense misdemeanor on the client's record that surfaces on every employment, housing, professional licensing, family court, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case into the DV Diversion Program (DVDP-JC), with the State suspending prosecution. The client completes the program through SAGE Counseling, and the case dismisses upon successful completion. No conviction entered. No probation. No jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction was entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately after dismissal, eligible approximately 2026. | |
| 2025 | Misdemeanor | Reckless Driving (ARS § 28-693(A)), Class 2 Misdemeanor; Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed More than 20 mph Over (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor; No Valid Driver License (ARS § 28-3151(A)), civil traffic violation | Stacked C2M + C3M convictions carried exposure to up to four months jail on the C2M under ARS § 13-707, up to 30 days jail on the C3M, combined fines up to $1,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years on the C2M, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count and the client pled to a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) plus the No Valid License civil violation. The client paid $433 in total fines. No jail. No probation. | University Lakes Justice Court | C2M Reckless Driving dismissed; pled to lower C3M Criminal Speeding plus civil license violation, no jail, no probation | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge under ARS § 28-693(A), a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3), and a No Valid Driver License civil violation under ARS § 28-3151 in University Lakes Justice Court. Stacked C2M + C3M convictions would have meant up to four months jail on the C2M under ARS § 13-707, up to 30 days on the C3M, combined fines up to $1,500 plus 84% surcharges, supervised probation up to two years on the C2M, mandatory MVD points and an 8-point violation flag, significant insurance rate increases, a two-year arrest record sealing wait under ARS § 13-911 on the C2M, and two permanent misdemeanor convictions on the record that surface on every employment, housing, professional licensing, and immigration background screen. | Future First negotiated the case down by getting the Class 2 Misdemeanor Reckless Driving count dismissed and the client pled to a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) plus the No Valid License civil violation. The client paid $433 in total fines. No jail. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available immediately upon fine payment. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, one year after C3M punishment completion, with the public-record imprint dropped from Reckless Driving to Criminal Speeding. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | False Report to Law Enforcement (ARS § 13-2907.01(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M False Report to Law Enforcement conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the order in January 2024. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Country Meadows Justice Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement dismissed in full after defense pressed proof issues | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement charge under ARS § 13-2907.01(A) at Country Meadows Justice Court. A C1M conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the order in January 2024. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Misconduct charge under Phoenix City Code, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Class 1 Misdemeanor conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, immigration, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Phoenix Municipal Court diversion program, the client entered diversion in January 2024. Upon successful completion of the 160-day program, the case is dismissed with no conviction entered. No jail. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor misconduct charge diverted with case dismissed upon program completion | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor misconduct charge at Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, immigration, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Phoenix Municipal Court diversion program, the client entered diversion in January 2024 and completed every condition of the program. The case closed without judgment of guilt. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed by More than 20 mph (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track, the client completed the program. The court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge upon DDS completion in February 2024. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. No fine assessed. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Tempe Municipal Court | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding dismissed after Defensive Driving School completion with no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at Tempe Municipal Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track and the client completed the program, the court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge in February 2024. No criminal conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Assault - Intentionally Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Assault DV conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, mandatory DV offender treatment program, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the court imposed no jail, no fines, only $125 in probation and DV class fees, and 18 months of probation with DV counseling. The firm secured a no-jail, no-fines outcome with all conditions structured around classes and probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in August 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait. | Tempe Municipal Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault DV resolved with no jail and no fines beyond minimal class and probation fees | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge with Domestic Violence designation under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) at Tempe Municipal Court. A C1M Assault DV conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the court imposed no jail, no fines, only $125 in probation and DV class fees, and 18 months of probation with DV counseling. The firm secured a no-jail, no-fines outcome with all conditions structured around classes and probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in August 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor; Open Container (ARS § 4-251(A)(2)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | Combined exposure: Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding carries up to 30 days jail and up to $500 fine plus surcharges; Class 2 Misdemeanor Open Container carries up to 4 months jail and up to $750 fine plus surcharges; both add MVD points, insurance and licensing consequences, and permanent criminal records. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil traffic violation (Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent under ARS § 28-701(A)) and dismissed the Open Container count. The client pled to the civil traffic infraction with $388.10 in fines, no jail, no probation. No criminal conviction. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no criminal conviction). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on the criminal arrest record. | Scottsdale City Court | Criminal Speeding and Open Container both knocked down: speeding amended to civil traffic, open container dismissed | The client faced two criminal counts at Scottsdale City Court: a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02 and a Class 2 Misdemeanor Open Container charge under ARS § 4-251(A)(2). Combined exposure ran up to 4 months jail, fines and surcharges above $1,200, MVD points, insurance and licensing consequences, and permanent criminal records on either count. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil traffic violation (Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent) and dismissed the Open Container count outright. The client pled to the civil traffic infraction with $388.10 in fines, no jail, no probation. No criminal conviction was entered on either count. The client kept the record clean of any criminal misdemeanor. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately on the criminal counts that were dismissed, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Failure to Remain at Scene of Accident - Damaged Vehicle (ARS § 28-662(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Hit and Run conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, MVD points and license consequences, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the case in April 2024. The case ended in full dismissal without prejudice. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor Hit and Run dismissed in full at Phoenix Municipal Court | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Hit and Run charge under ARS § 28-662(A)(2) at Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M Hit and Run conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation, MVD points and license consequences, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the State dismissed the case in April 2024. The case ended in full dismissal without prejudice. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Combined exposure on the two DV-designated counts: up to 360 days jail (180 per count), fines up to $5,000 plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, up to 5 years probation per count, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State dismissed the Disorderly Conduct DV count with prejudice. The client pled to a single Assault DV count. The court imposed 75 days jail with 70 suspended (5 actual days via self-surrender), 2 years summary probation, ongoing DV counseling, no fine on the charge itself, and reduced jail fees of $700. The firm secured the companion-count dismissal, a below-typical actual jail term for Assault DV, and a no-fine outcome on the charge. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in May 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2029, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait. | Surprise City Court | Companion Disorderly Conduct DV count dismissed with plea to single Assault DV count, 5 actual jail days, and no fine on the charge | The client faced two domestic-violence-designated misdemeanor counts at Surprise City Court: a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) and a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904. Combined exposure on the two DV-designated counts ran up to 360 days jail, fines up to $5,000 plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, up to 5 years probation per count, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State dismissed the Disorderly Conduct DV count with prejudice. The client pled to a single Assault DV count. The court imposed 75 days jail with 70 suspended (5 actual days via self-surrender), 2 years summary probation, ongoing DV counseling, no fine on the charge itself, and reduced jail fees of $700. The firm secured the companion-count dismissal, a below-typical actual jail term for Assault DV, and a no-fine outcome on the charge. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in May 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2029, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Two counts of Interfering with Judicial Proceedings (ARS § 13-2810(A)(2)) with domestic violence designation, each a Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed two C1M domestic violence counts across two separate cases. Standard offer for DV interfering with a court order carries probation, domestic violence offender treatment, anger management classes, fines, and a permanent criminal conviction on both cases. | After Future First negotiated with the prosecutor on both cases, the client entered diversion on each case with a path to full dismissal upon completion. Future First also secured a deviation allowing VA psychotherapy in lieu of court-ordered anger management classes. Both cases dismissed on diversion completion. No criminal convictions entered. | Peoria Municipal Court | Two domestic violence misdemeanors dismissed after diversion; VA psychotherapy substituted for anger classes | The client faced two separate domestic violence misdemeanor cases filed simultaneously in Peoria Municipal Court. Each count alleged Interfering with Judicial Proceedings under ARS § 13-2810(A)(2), a Class 1 Misdemeanor with domestic violence designation. Standard prosecution path called for guilty pleas on both, probation, mandatory DV offender treatment, anger management classes, and dual permanent criminal records that would surface on every future background check, housing application, and employment screening. | Future First negotiated with the prosecutor and secured diversion on both cases, structured so successful completion would end both with full dismissals. Future First also pushed for a deviation allowing the client to satisfy the counseling requirement through VA psychotherapy already in progress rather than starting a new anger management program. Prosecutor agreed. Both cases dismissed on diversion completion. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is not needed because no conviction entered. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available in 2026, two years after dismissal. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Assault (ARS § 13-1203), Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed disorderly conduct and assault misdemeanor counts in Glendale Municipal Court. Standard exposure included a guilty plea, probation, court-ordered counseling or anger management, fines, and a permanent criminal record that surfaces on background checks for employment and housing. | After Future First pushed the case forward with motion practice, the State moved to dismiss all charges and the court granted the Motion to Dismiss. The client walked out with no conviction, no probation, no fines, and a clean record going forward. Arrest sealing under ARS § 13-911 became immediately available. | Glendale Municipal Court | All disorderly conduct and assault charges dismissed by court order | The client faced disorderly conduct and assault misdemeanor charges in Glendale Municipal Court. Either count carries probation, court-ordered counseling or anger management, fines, and a permanent criminal record on conviction. Defendant-side exposure typically includes background-check problems, restrictions on professional licensing, and potential firearm consequences depending on the specific allegation. | Future First built and filed the defense work that pushed the case toward dismissal. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss, the court granted it, and all charges were dismissed on 2024-07-03. No conviction entered. No probation, no fines, no record of conviction. Arrest sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is not needed because there is no conviction to set aside. | |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed a Class 1 Misdemeanor assault count with a domestic violence designation. Standard exposure included a permanent C1M criminal record with DV stripe, 2 years of probation, 26 weeks of DV counseling plus an additional counseling track (around $500 extra in fees), and the full bundle of consequences that follow a DV-designated conviction including firearm restrictions under federal law. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from C1M Assault down to a Class 3 Misdemeanor. Probation cut from 2 years to 1 year unsupervised. The judge removed one of the two counseling tracks, saving the client about $500. The client still completed 26 weeks of DV counseling and a clean probation year. Sealing wait dropped from 3 years to 2 years. | Surprise City Court | DV C1M Assault reduced to C3M with probation cut from 2 years to 1 | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor assault charge in Surprise City Court with a domestic violence designation. A C1M DV conviction carries a permanent C1M record with the DV stripe, 2 years of probation as the standard structure, mandatory 26-week DV counseling, additional treatment tracks at the prosecutor's request, $500+ in extra counseling fees, and federal firearm restrictions that follow a DV misdemeanor conviction for life. | Future First negotiated the case down on three fronts: charge class reduction from C1M to C3M, probation reduction from 2 years to 1 year unsupervised, and removal of one of two ordered counseling tracks. The client completed 26 weeks of DV counseling and remained crime-free during probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after probation completes. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion, instead of the 3-year C1M wait. | I had Zach as my attorney and he did great for my case! Definitely recommend this law firm. Always choose future first if your future is on the line. |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Interfering with Judicial Proceedings (ARS § 13-2810(A)(2)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed a Class 1 Misdemeanor DV count for Interfering with Judicial Proceedings. Standard exposure included a permanent C1M criminal record with the domestic violence stripe, probation, mandatory DV offender treatment, anger management on top of DV counseling, fines, and the long-tail federal firearm restriction that follows any DV misdemeanor conviction. | After Future First negotiated with the prosecutor, the case resolved through diversion with a path to full dismissal upon successful completion. The client completed 26 weeks of DV counseling over six months, paid $200 as a directed donation, and paid $250 via separate money order. Case dismissed on diversion completion. No criminal conviction entered. No federal firearm restriction triggered. | Peoria Municipal Court | DV interfering with judicial proceedings dismissed after diversion | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Interfering with Judicial Proceedings count under ARS § 13-2810(A)(2) in Peoria Municipal Court with a domestic violence designation. A C1M DV conviction carries a permanent C1M record with the DV stripe, probation, mandatory 26-week DV offender treatment plus separate anger management, fines, and the federal firearm prohibition that follows any DV misdemeanor under the Lautenberg Amendment for life. | Future First negotiated diversion with the prosecutor, structured so successful completion would end the case in a full dismissal. The client completed 26 weeks of DV counseling over six months, paid $200 as a directed donation, and paid $250 by separate money order. Case dismissed on diversion completion. No conviction entered. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available after the standard wait. | Future first was all about getting my case handled. I definitely do feel they live by their code which is let us take care of it while you get back to work and your daily life. It was worth every penny !!! Zach was amazing. Made me feel so comfortable in the whole process. If your future is on the line, always choose future first. |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed two C1M DV counts: an Assault count and a Disorderly Conduct count. Standard exposure included two permanent C1M criminal records with DV stripes, probation, mandatory DV counseling, fines, and the long-tail federal firearm restriction that follows any DV misdemeanor under the Lautenberg Amendment. | After Future First negotiated the case, the Assault count was dismissed with prejudice (cannot be refiled), and the client pled only to the Disorderly Conduct DV count. The client served zero jail days (all 30 days suspended), completed 1 year of summary probation, completed DV counseling, and paid $650 in fines. Restitution to be determined separately. | Surprise City Court | DV Assault count dismissed with prejudice; case resolved on Disorderly Conduct only with no jail | The client faced two Class 1 Misdemeanor counts with a domestic violence designation: an Assault count under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) and a Disorderly Conduct count under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). Two separate convictions on the record would have meant two permanent C1M misdemeanor stripes, both flagged as domestic violence, both triggering the federal firearm prohibition under the Lautenberg Amendment, and probation with mandatory DV counseling on both counts. | Future First negotiated the Assault count dismissed with prejudice, leaving only the Disorderly Conduct DV count on the conviction. The client served zero jail days (all 30 days suspended on probation completion), completed 1 year of summary probation, completed DV counseling, and paid $650 in fines. The Assault charge cannot be refiled. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after probation completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion. | Future first was all about getting my case handled. I definitely do feel they live by their code which is let us take care of it while you get back to work and your daily life. It was worth every penny !!! Zach was amazing. Made me feel so comfortable in the whole process. If your future is on the line, always choose future first. |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Shoplifting (ARS § 13-1805(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed a Class 1 Misdemeanor Shoplifting count. Standard exposure included a permanent C1M criminal record carrying a theft-by-shoplifting designation, probation, fines, restitution, and a record visible on every retail-sensitive employment screen, housing application, and licensing check. | After Future First negotiated with the prosecutor, the client entered diversion with a path to full dismissal upon successful completion. The client completed all required counseling, paid the court fees, and the State filed a Motion to Dismiss. The court granted the dismissal in late 2024. No criminal conviction entered. Arrest record sealing became available with no further wait under ARS § 13-911. | Buckeye Municipal Court | Shoplifting misdemeanor dismissed after diversion completion | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Shoplifting charge under ARS § 13-1805(A)(1) in Buckeye Municipal Court. A C1M Shoplifting conviction carries a permanent record with a theft designation, probation, fines, restitution, and lasting damage on background checks. Theft-based misdemeanors are flagged by most retail and financial employers as a disqualifying offense, even years after the case closes. | Future First negotiated diversion with the prosecutor, structured so successful completion would end the case in a full dismissal. The client completed all required counseling and paid the court fees. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss after diversion completion and the court granted the motion in late 2024. No conviction entered. No probation, no permanent record. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. | Very thorough. I like how Zach takes the time to create a detailed video explaining everything clearly. Keeps him accountable unlike many attorneys who go back on their word. Highly recommend them. |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct count in Peoria Municipal Court alleging the client engaged in fighting or seriously disruptive behavior. Standard exposure included a permanent C1M criminal record, probation, jail exposure, fines, and a misdemeanor disorderly conduct entry that surfaces on every background check for employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First worked the defense through motion practice and discovery, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the dismissal in December 2024. No conviction entered. No probation, no jail, no fines, no record of conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available with no waiting period because no conviction triggered the wait. | Peoria Municipal Court | Disorderly Conduct misdemeanor dismissed by court | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) in Peoria Municipal Court. A C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction carries a permanent criminal record, probation as the standard structure, jail exposure, fines, and a misdemeanor entry that follows the client through background checks for life. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards treat any C1M conviction as a disqualifier on sensitive roles. | Future First worked the case through motion practice and discovery, pushing on the State's ability to prove the elements. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the dismissal in December 2024. No conviction entered. No probation, no jail, no fines. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period. | Amazing experience with these people! Zach Divelbiss and the rest of my legal team were easy to communicate with, and responded quickly to any calls or texts. They obviously love their job. They are competitive in nature, and it feels personal the way they fight for you. I have their card and I keep it with me. They literally saved my life. |
| 2024 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed two misdemeanor counts in Scottsdale City Court: a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault and a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct with domestic violence designation. Standard exposure included two permanent C1M criminal records, one with a DV stripe triggering the federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition, probation, mandatory DV counseling, fines, and the cumulative consequences of two stacked convictions. | After Future First negotiated with the prosecutor, the State agreed to suspend entry of judgment and place the client into a 9-month diversion program on the Assault count. The State dismissed the Disorderly Conduct DV count entirely. On successful completion of diversion (Anger Management + Substance Abuse Screening/Program, $209 court costs, 9 months law-abiding), the case is dismissed and no conviction enters. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. | Scottsdale City Court | Diversion granted on Assault; Disorderly Conduct DV count dismissed | The client faced two misdemeanor counts in Scottsdale City Court: a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) and a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct with a domestic violence designation under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). Two convictions would have meant two permanent C1M misdemeanor records, with the DV stripe on the Disorderly Conduct triggering the federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, plus probation, DV counseling, and fines stacked across both counts. | Future First negotiated diversion on the Assault count under ARS § 9-500.22 and the State dismissed the Disorderly Conduct DV count entirely. The client completed Anger Management plus Substance Abuse Screening/Program over 9 months, paid $209 in court costs, and stayed law-abiding. Case dismissed on diversion completion. No conviction. No DV stripe on the record. No federal firearm prohibition triggered. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available after the standard wait. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Damage to Property (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 2 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Combined DV misdemeanor conviction exposure across both counts: up to 300 days jail (180 on the C1M + 120 on the C2M), fines up to $3,250 plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, probation up to 5 years on the C1M and 2 years on the C2M, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure across both cases, the client pled to one count in each case with all jail time suspended on successful probation completion. Sentence: 10 days jail per case (20 days total) all suspended, 1 year monitored probation per case, $1,260 in fines and restitution, plus DV counseling. The client avoided every day of actual in-custody jail. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026 on the Criminal Damage count (two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait) and approximately 2027 on the Disorderly Conduct count (three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait). | Chandler Municipal Court | Two DV misdemeanor convictions resolved with all 20 days of jail suspended and no in-custody time | The client faced two domestic-violence-designated misdemeanor counts at Chandler Municipal Court: Criminal Damage to Property under ARS § 13-1602(A)(1) as a Class 2 Misdemeanor with DV designation, and Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) as a Class 1 Misdemeanor with DV designation. Combined exposure across both counts ran up to 300 days jail, fines up to $3,250 plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, probation up to 5 years on the C1M and 2 years on the C2M, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure across both cases, the client pled to one count in each case with the entire 20-day jail term (10 days per case) suspended on successful probation completion. The client received 1 year monitored probation per case, $1,260 in fines and restitution, and DV counseling. No in-custody jail time was imposed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026 on the Criminal Damage count (two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait) and approximately 2027 on the Disorderly Conduct count (three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait). | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed by More than 20 mph (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil speeding infraction. The criminal charge was dismissed. The client took the civil plea with no criminal conviction. No jail, no probation, no criminal record. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no criminal conviction). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on the criminal arrest record. | Apache Junction Justice Court | Criminal Speeding reduced to civil speeding infraction with no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at Apache Junction Justice Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil speeding infraction. The criminal charge was dismissed. The client took the civil plea with no criminal conviction entered. No jail, no probation, no criminal record. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Two felony counts at Maricopa County Superior Court: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer under ARS § 13-1204(A)(8)(a), Class 5 Felony; Resisting Arrest under ARS § 13-2508(A)(1), Class 6 Felony. | Class 5 Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer exposure: 6 months to 2.5 years prison (presumptive 1.5 years), aggravated max 3.75 years; Class 6 Resisting Arrest adds 4 months to 2 years exposure. Combined felony exposure includes fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges, supervised probation eligibility, restitution, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down to a single Class 6 Undesignated Felony. At sentencing, the court designated the offense as a Class 1 Misdemeanor under ARS § 13-604, treating the case as a misdemeanor from sentencing forward. The client received 18 months probation. The firm pulled the case out of both the Class 5 and Class 6 felony tiers and dropped it straight to misdemeanor treatment at sentencing. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after sentence completion under the misdemeanor designation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 5 Aggravated Assault on Officer and Class 6 Resisting Arrest amended to single felony then designated misdemeanor at sentencing | The client faced two felony counts at Maricopa County Superior Court: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer under ARS § 13-1204(A)(8)(a) as a Class 5 Felony, and Resisting Arrest under ARS § 13-2508(A)(1) as a Class 6 Felony. A Class 5 Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer conviction in Arizona carries 6 months to 2.5 years of prison (presumptive 1.5 years), aggravated max 3.75 years, fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down to a single Class 6 Undesignated Felony. At sentencing, the court designated the offense as a Class 1 Misdemeanor under ARS § 13-604, treating the case as a misdemeanor from sentencing forward. The client received 18 months of supervised probation. The firm pulled the case out of both the Class 5 and Class 6 felony tiers and dropped it straight to misdemeanor treatment. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after sentence completion under the misdemeanor designation. | Hey y’all. I found myself in a real jam. Facing felony charges for smacking a cop’s hands off me. The whole staff at Future’s First responded immediately and professionally. I ended up getting probation with no jail time. I’m very impressed with their team, and will use them every time I find myself in need of a lawyer |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Failure to Remain at Scene of Accident (ARS § 28-662(A)(1) and (A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; companion Speed Greater Than Reasonable (ARS § 28-701(A)), civil traffic violation | Hit and Run conviction exposure at the Class 1 Misdemeanor level: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, MVD points, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the Hit and Run charge down to Class 2 Misdemeanor level and dismissed the companion civil traffic Speed count. The client pled to the C2M Hit and Run with approximately $1,000 in fines, no jail, and no probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Tempe City Court | Hit and Run reduced to Class 2 Misdemeanor with companion civil speeding dismissed and no jail or probation | The client faced a Hit and Run charge under ARS § 28-662(A)(1) and (A)(2) at Tempe City Court, plus a companion civil traffic count for Speed Greater Than Reasonable under ARS § 28-701(A). A Class 1 Misdemeanor Hit and Run conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation, MVD points, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State amended the Hit and Run charge down to a Class 2 Misdemeanor and dismissed the companion civil traffic Speed count. The client pled to the C2M Hit and Run with approximately $1,000 in fines, no jail, and no probation imposed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct - Fighting (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the firm filed a Motion to Dismiss. The court granted the motion in March 2023. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | El Mirage City Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct dismissed in full after defense Motion to Dismiss | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct - Fighting charge under ARS § 13-2904 at El Mirage City Court. A C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the firm filed a Motion to Dismiss. The court granted the motion in March 2023. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the Disorderly Conduct charge was dismissed in March 2023. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Surprise City Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct dismissed in full at Surprise City Court | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge under ARS § 13-2904 at Surprise City Court. A C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the Disorderly Conduct charge was dismissed in March 2023. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | Future First Criminal Law is awesome. They provide amazing service. I recommend them 100%. They helped my dad win his case no matter the circumstances. They truly care for their clients and they always keep you up to date with everything. Thank you again for everything. |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Misconduct charge, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Class 1 Misdemeanor conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down two full classes to a Class 3 Misdemeanor facilitation count under ARS §§ 13-3214 and 13-1004. The client pled to the Class 3 Misdemeanor with 12 months unsupervised probation, $890 fine plus $70 time payment fee (on payment plan), no jail, and no counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Class 1 Misdemeanor tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in September 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait. | Glendale City Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor misconduct amended down two classes to Class 3 Misdemeanor with no jail and unsupervised probation | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor misconduct charge at Glendale City Court. A C1M conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down two full classes to a Class 3 Misdemeanor facilitation count under ARS §§ 13-3214 and 13-1004. The client pled to the Class 3 Misdemeanor with 12 months unsupervised probation, $890 fine plus $70 time payment fee (on payment plan), no jail, and no counseling. The firm pulled the case out of the Class 1 Misdemeanor tier entirely, saving the client 150 days of jail exposure and substantial fines. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in September 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Tempe Title 9 Diversion Program, the client entered diversion in September 2023. Upon successful program completion, the case is dismissed with no conviction entered. No jail. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Tempe Municipal Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct diverted with case dismissed upon program completion | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) at Tempe Municipal Court. A C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Tempe Title 9 Diversion Program, the client entered diversion in September 2023 and completed every condition of the program. The case closed without judgment of guilt. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed by More than 20 mph (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track, the client completed the program. The court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge upon DDS completion in September 2023. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Hassayampa Justice Court | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding dismissed after Defensive Driving School completion with no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at Hassayampa Justice Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track and the client completed the program, the court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge in September 2023. No criminal conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2023 | Misdemeanor | Assault - Intentionally Causing Physical Injury (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Assault conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, mandatory counseling on DV designation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a resolution with no jail, no probation, alcohol screening, anger management classes, and ~$1,526 in fines and restitution. The firm secured a no-jail, no-probation outcome with all conditions front-loaded. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after counseling complete in January 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait. | Scottsdale City Court | Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault resolved with no jail, no probation, and conditions front-loaded | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) at Scottsdale City Court. A C1M Assault conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, mandatory counseling, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a resolution with no jail, no probation, alcohol screening, anger management classes, and ~$1,526 in fines and restitution. The firm secured a no-jail, no-probation outcome with all conditions front-loaded for the client to complete within weeks of sentencing. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after counseling complete in January 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after sentence completion under the Class 1 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 30 days jail, $500 fine plus surcharges, criminal conviction on driving record, points, and possible license consequences. | After Future First pushed the court to grant a Defensive Driving Program extension and the client completed the program, the charge was dismissed. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. No set aside under ARS § 13-905 required (no conviction). Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately in 2022. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Phoenix-area client charged with criminal speeding walked away with a full dismissal and no conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor charge of criminal speeding in Phoenix after a traffic stop in 2021. The State alleged the client drove more than 20 mph over the posted limit. A conviction carried up to 30 days in jail, a $500 fine plus surcharges, and a permanent criminal record tied to the client's driving history. | Future First pushed the court to grant a Defensive Driving Program extension after the initial deadline passed. The court granted the extension and gave the client until 2022 to complete the program. The client finished the DDP class and the charge was dismissed. No conviction. No jail. No probation. Under ARS § 13-911 the arrest record from the dismissed charge is eligible for sealing immediately. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Criminal conviction, up to 30 days jail exposure, court fines and surcharges, points on driving record, with the State's initial position that Defensive Driving School was not available (court denied the first DDS motion citing a 95 MPH-and-below policy). | After Future First pushed back on the court's initial DDS denial and pursued amendment, the charge was amended down to a civil traffic violation (Speed Greater than Reasonable and Prudent, ARS § 28-701(A)) through Defensive Driving School completion. No criminal conviction. Total payment of $256.25 inclusive of surcharge and assessments. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available in 2022 immediately. | Ironwood Justice Court | Criminal speeding reduced to civil traffic through Defensive Driving School after the court initially denied the diversion request | The client was stopped on a Phoenix-area interstate and cited for criminal speeding under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) after a laser reading over the 20 MPH threshold. The charge is a Class 3 misdemeanor in Arizona, with jail exposure up to 30 days, fines, and a criminal record. The court initially denied the first motion to allow Defensive Driving School, pointing to a posted court policy of 95 MPH and below for diversion eligibility. | Future First pushed back on the court's policy position and pursued amendment of the citation as a path to keep a criminal conviction off the record. The firm secured an amended citation reducing the charge to a civil traffic violation. The client completed Defensive Driving School. Total payment came to $256.25. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. The client is eligible to petition to seal the arrest record under ARS § 13-911 in 2022. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Cruelty to Animals (ARS § 13-2910(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Up to 180 days in jail, up to 3 years of probation, and a fine ceiling of $2,500. | After Future First negotiated the disposition down from the original C1M exposure, the case resolved with no jail, no probation, a base fine and program fee totaling roughly $358, and completion of a Life Skills program. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after sentence completion. | Goodyear Municipal Court | Class 1 misdemeanor animal abuse charge resolves with no jail, no probation, and a fine-and-program disposition | The client was charged with a Class 1 Misdemeanor animal abuse offense after a neighbor's surveillance video reached the police. The State opened with the full statutory charge. That exposure carried up to 180 days of jail, up to 3 years of probation, and a fine ceiling of $2,500. A conviction at the original level also carries social and licensing consequences that follow the client outside the courtroom. | Future First negotiated the disposition down to a fine-and-program resolution. No jail. No probation. A base fine and program fee totaling roughly $358 and completion of a Life Skills program. The client served the obligations and the file closed. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 came online in 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 become available in 2025, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Damage (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)), Class 2 Misdemeanor | Up to 4 months jail, up to $750 fine plus surcharges, up to 2 years probation, plus restitution to the alleged victim. | After Future First pushed for diversion and a reduced disposition through a written deviation request, the case resolved with a plea to the same Class 2 Misdemeanor with no jail, no probation, $500 fine plus a $31.50 court construction fee, restitution held open for hearing. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | Mesa Municipal Court | Mesa criminal damage charge resolved with no jail, no probation, and a fine only | The client faced a Class 2 Misdemeanor criminal damage charge in Mesa Municipal Court after the State alleged a property damage incident involving a former spouse and another person. The State filed charges late in 2022, less than a week before the statute of limitations expired, more than a year after the underlying event. Surveillance video and witness statements supported the State's case. The client faced exposure to up to 4 months in jail, up to 2 years of probation, a fine of $750 plus surcharges, and restitution. | Future First pushed for diversion and a reduced disposition through a written deviation request to the prosecutor. The defense argued the client had no diversion history, the case was over a year old, and the alleged victim wanted the charges dropped. The State agreed to a resolution with no jail, no probation, and a fine of $500 plus a $31.50 court construction fee, with restitution held open. The client avoided custody, avoided probation supervision, and walked out with a fine-only sentence. The client is eligible for set aside under ARS § 13-905 in 2022 and eligible for sealing records under ARS § 13-911 in 2024, two years after sentence completion under the Class 2 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Guilty plea to Criminal Speeding, Class 3 Misdemeanor, with fines up to $500 plus surcharges, up to 30 days jail exposure under ARS § 13-707, probation eligibility, and a permanent criminal conviction. | After Future First filed a Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and built a record exposing inconsistencies in the State's case (mismatched citation numbers, conflicting vehicle descriptions, and radar versus ticket speed discrepancy), the firm moved for Defensive Driving School eligibility. The court allowed DDS, the client completed the course in 2022, and the case was dismissed with no criminal conviction. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately in 2022. | University Lakes Justice Court | Future First used discovery inconsistencies to win a Defensive Driving School dismissal on a criminal speeding charge | The client was stopped in 2021 for alleged speeding and charged with Criminal Speeding under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3), a Class 3 Misdemeanor. A conviction would have meant a permanent criminal record, fines up to $500 plus surcharges, up to 30 days jail exposure under ARS § 13-707, probation eligibility, and points on the driving record. For a non-resident driver, the conviction also threatened insurance and license consequences across state lines. The State's case had several documentation issues: the officer narrative referenced a different vehicle than the one the client drove, the citation number on the narrative did not match the complaint number in the State's file, and the radar speed in the narrative differed from the speed listed on the ticket. | After Future First filed a Notice of Appearance, requested full discovery, and built a record showing the State's narrative did not line up with the citation, the ticket, or the vehicle on scene, the firm pressed for resolution through Defensive Driving School. The court allowed DDS, the client completed the course in 2022, and the criminal speeding charge was dismissed with no criminal conviction entered. The client avoided jail exposure, probation, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Because no conviction was entered, set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply. The client is eligible to seal the arrest record under ARS § 13-911 starting in 2022. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Plea to Assault DV C1M with up to 180 days of jail exposure, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, DV offender treatment program, no-contact order, restitution, and stipulated $300 fine plus $100 in DV-specific assessments. State refused dismissal and later offered amended plea to Disorderly Conduct DV C1M with probation, DV treatment, fines, and no-contact terms. | After Future First filed Notice of Defenses raising self-defense, insufficiency of evidence, mistake of fact, defense of property, lack of culpable mental state, and accident, then submitted a detailed deviation letter to the prosecutor breaking down the 911 audio, body-worn camera footage, and inconsistencies in the complaining witness's story, the firm rejected the State's reduced plea and forced the case to bench trial. At trial readiness, the State's law enforcement witness fell through and the charge was dismissed in full. No conviction. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 is available immediately (2022). ARS § 13-905 set-aside is not applicable because no conviction entered. | San Tan Justice Court | Future First forced a domestic violence assault charge to dismissal on the day of bench trial | The client was arrested after a 911 call from a roommate's adult child reporting a fight at the home. Officers documented injuries on both the client and the other party, but only the client was booked. Body-worn camera audio captured an officer saying the situation was hard to call without witnesses but "either way" they wanted the client booked. The State filed Assault, Domestic Violence as a Class 1 misdemeanor under ARS § 13-1203(A)(1) and held a felony Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence threat over the case to pressure a plea. The client faced up to 6 months in jail, up to $2,500 in fines, mandatory domestic violence offender treatment, a no-contact order, restitution, and a stacked DV history that would have made any future incident chargeable as a felony. | After Future First filed a Notice of Defenses pleading self-defense, insufficiency of evidence, defense of property, lack of culpable mental state, mistake of fact, and accident, then sent a detailed deviation letter walking the prosecutor through the 911 audio, body-worn camera, and credibility problems with the complaining witness, the firm refused the State's reduced plea to Disorderly Conduct DV and pushed the case to bench trial. At trial readiness, the State's law enforcement witness was unavailable and the case was dismissed in full. No conviction entered. The client is eligible to seal the arrest record now under ARS § 13-911 (2022). Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply because no conviction entered. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Damage (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 2 Misdemeanor | Up to 4 months jail, $750 fine plus $144 DV surcharge, 2 years probation, mandatory DV counseling, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, and restitution exposure to the alleged victim. | After Future First negotiated with the Glendale City Prosecutor, the client entered a diversion plea agreement under ARS § 9-500.22. Upon successful completion of the 9-month diversion program (DV counseling and $100 diversion fee), all charges were dismissed with no conviction entered. The arrest record itself is eligible for sealing now under ARS § 13-911. | Glendale City Court | DV Criminal Damage Resolved Through Diversion with No Conviction in Glendale | The client was charged with Criminal Damage as a Class 2 misdemeanor with a Domestic Violence designation in Glendale. A DV conviction at any level triggers a lifetime federal firearm ban under the Lautenberg Amendment, mandatory DV counseling, probation, restitution exposure, and immigration consequences for non-citizens. The State's standard path carried 5 days of jail (suspended on probation completion), 12 months of unsupervised probation, DV counseling, and a permanent DV conviction on the record. | After Future First pushed the State to offer a pre-judgment diversion plea under ARS § 9-500.22, the rare path that avoids any conviction entry, the State agreed. The client completed the 9-month diversion program with DV counseling and the $100 diversion fee. All charges were dismissed with no conviction entered. The arrest record itself is eligible for sealing now under ARS § 13-911, which covers dismissed charges with no required wait period after dismissal. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 30 days jail, fines up to $500 plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, criminal conviction on the driving record, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure and pushed the State on the documentation, the disposition came in with no jail, financial penalty contained well below the statutory maximum, and final case closure in 2022. The firm structured terms to avoid maximum exposure and contain financial and record cost. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2022. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait. | University Lakes Justice Court | Criminal speeding plea contained well below statutory maximum with no jail and contained financial penalty | The client faced a Class 3 misdemeanor criminal speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A) at University Lakes Justice Court. Criminal speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, fines up to $500 plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points on the driving record, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. The State's standard posture pushes for a guilty plea to the criminal charge with a fine package and points. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure and pushed the State on the documentation, the disposition came in with no jail, financial penalty contained well below the statutory maximum, and final closure in 2022. The firm structured terms to avoid maximum jail exposure and contain financial cost. The client is eligible to set aside the conviction under ARS § 13-905 in 2022 and eligible to seal the record under ARS § 13-911 in 2024, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 1 year probation, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated entry into an alternative diversion program and the client completed every condition, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice on July 25, 2022 and the court granted dismissal on July 28, 2022. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal in 2022. | Encanto Justice Court | Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault dismissed with prejudice after defense-negotiated diversion completion | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault charge under ARS § 13-1203(A)(3) at Encanto Justice Court. Class 3 Misdemeanor Assault carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, up to 1 year probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and immigration. | After Future First negotiated entry into an alternative diversion program with the State and the client completed every condition, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice on July 25, 2022 and the court granted dismissal on July 28, 2022. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise (ARS § 13-2904(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, and a permanent criminal record. If diversion failed, the stipulated sentence was 36 months probation plus 5 days jail. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Phoenix Positive Alternatives Diversion Program (PADP), the client completed every condition. The State did not pursue the underlying charge and the case closed without judgment of guilt. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation imposed. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Disorderly Conduct charge resolved through diversion completion with no conviction entered | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge under ARS § 13-2904(A)(2) at Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Phoenix Positive Alternatives Diversion Program in 2019, the client completed every condition of the program. The case closed without judgment of guilt entered. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. The stipulated fallback sentence (36 months probation plus 5 days jail) was avoided entirely. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately. | |
| 2022 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil traffic violation. The client took the civil traffic plea with no criminal conviction. No jail, no probation, no criminal record. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no criminal conviction). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on the criminal arrest record. | West Mesa Justice Court | Criminal Speeding reduced to civil traffic violation with no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at West Mesa Justice Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil traffic violation. The client took the civil traffic plea with no criminal conviction entered. No jail, no probation, no criminal record. The client paid the civil traffic fine and walked out without a criminal misdemeanor on the record. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Up to 180 days jail, $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, mandatory domestic violence offender treatment, criminal conviction. | After Future First pulled supplemental reports, body-worn camera, and Brady-list materials on the responding officer, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice citing lack of victim contact. Charge dismissed. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. No set aside under ARS § 13-905 required. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately in 2021. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Phoenix-area client charged with an assault offense secured a full State dismissal after a defense workup exposed key weaknesses | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor assault charge with a domestic violence designation in Phoenix Municipal Court. The complaining witness alleged physical contact during a dispute. A Class 1 Misdemeanor carries up to 180 days in jail, a $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years of probation, mandatory domestic violence offender treatment, and a permanent criminal conviction with collateral consequences for housing, employment, and firearm rights. | Future First pulled supplemental reports, body-worn camera, the 911 call, and internal investigation records on a responding officer who appeared on a Brady list. The defense documented contradictions between the complaining witness statements and the call audio, plus inconsistencies in the supplemental reports. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice citing lack of victim contact. The court dismissed the case in 2021. No conviction. No jail. No probation. Under ARS § 13-911 the arrest record from the dismissed charge is eligible for sealing immediately. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Driving on a Suspended License (ARS § 28-3473(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Driving on a Revoked License (ARS § 28-3482(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two Class 1 Misdemeanor convictions with up to 180 days jail, up to 3 years probation, and up to $2,500 per count in fines. | After Future First pushed back on the duplicative charging and underlying paperwork, the State filed a motion to dismiss Count A and the court granted it. Count B resolved with a fine of $212, no jail, and no probation. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after sentence completion. | Glendale City Court | Two-count suspended-license case ends with one count dismissed and a fine-only resolution on the other | The client picked up two Class 1 Misdemeanor traffic charges in Glendale, both for driving on a suspended license. One count alleged a suspension or revocation. The other alleged a suspension tied to a failure to appear or failure to pay. Stacked together, the client faced up to 360 days of jail exposure across both counts, the prospect of years of probation, and fines reaching $5,000. | Future First pushed back on the duplicative charging and the underlying paperwork. The State filed a motion to dismiss Count A and the court granted it. The remaining count resolved with a $212 fine. No jail. No probation. No additional Class 1 Misdemeanor stacked on the record. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 was available in 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 come online in 2024, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Three counts of Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), each a Class 1 Misdemeanor (two counts with domestic violence designation under ARS § 13-3601) | State's offer was a plea to a domestic-violence-designated Class 1 Misdemeanor with 2 years of unsupervised probation (reducible to 1 year), enrollment in the Peace Program, mandatory counseling, fines starting at $100 plus DV shelter and address confidentiality fees, with the remaining two counts dismissed. Statutory exposure on the originally charged offenses reached 180 days jail and a $2,500 fine ceiling per count. | After Future First fought the domestic-violence designation directly, the disposition was a plea to a single non-domestic-violence Class 1 Misdemeanor disorderly conduct count. The two domestic-violence-designated counts dismissed. No jail. No probation. Fine of $500 plus a $31.50 court construction fee. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after sentence completion. | Mesa Municipal Court | Three-count disorderly conduct case with two domestic-violence designations resolves with a single non-DV plea, no probation, and no jail | The client picked up three Class 1 Misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges out of a late-night police contact at the family home. Two of the three counts carried a domestic-violence designation, which would have triggered firearm consequences under federal law, mandatory counseling, and a domestic-violence record visible to landlords, employers, and licensing boards. The State's opening posture put the client on the path to a DV-designated plea with two years of probation and the Peace Program. | Future First fought the domestic-violence designation directly. The final disposition was a plea to a single non-DV disorderly conduct count. The two DV-designated counts dismissed. No probation. No jail. A $500 base fine and a $31.50 court fee. The client kept firearm rights intact and walked away without a domestic-violence record. Set-aside under ARS § 13-905 was available in 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 come online in 2024, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Assault (ARS § 13-1203(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct - Fighting (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months in jail per count, up to $2,500 fine per count plus 84% surcharge, mandatory DV offender treatment, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), 5 years probation exposure. | After Future First filed a Motion to Continue, a Motion to Withdraw, and pushed the State on weak evidence, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss citing no reasonable likelihood of conviction. The court dismissed both counts without prejudice in 2021. No conviction. No jail. No probation. No firearm prohibition. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible immediately. ARS § 13-905 set-aside does not apply (no conviction). | Peoria Municipal Court | Two domestic violence misdemeanors dismissed in West Valley municipal court after defense pressed weak evidence | The client faced two Class 1 misdemeanor charges in the West Valley after a late-night call between parties at home. Both parties had been drinking. Both made conflicting statements to officers. The State filed counts of assault and disorderly conduct, both with domestic violence designation. A DV conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days of jail per count, fines up to $2,500 per count plus an 84% surcharge, mandatory offender treatment, and a lifetime federal firearm prohibition. The case also threatened the client's fingerprint clearance card. | After Future First reviewed the police report and identified weaknesses in the State's case (conflicting statements between the parties, minimal injury evidence on the alleged victim, no injuries on the client, and the client's invocation of Miranda during booking), the firm pushed back on the State's proof. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss in 2021 stating no reasonable likelihood of conviction. The court signed the order dismissing both counts without prejudice. The client walked away with no conviction, no jail, no probation, and no federal firearm ban. Under ARS § 13-911, the client is eligible to seal the arrest record now. No ARS § 13-905 set-aside applies because there was no conviction. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Excessive Speed - 85+ mph (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | State plea offered guilty plea to Excessive Speed, $325 fine inclusive of surcharges, 3 MVD points, up to 30 days jail exposure, up to $500 fine plus surcharges. | After Future First filed a Motion to Allow Defendant to Complete Defensive Driving School and pushed back on the State's plea offer, the court granted diversion. The client completed DDS within 60 days and the criminal speeding charge was dismissed. No conviction, no MVD points, no fine. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible immediately. | Arrowhead Justice Court | Criminal Speeding Charge Dismissed After Defense Secured Diversion | The client faced a Class 3 misdemeanor charge for criminal speeding in 2020 in Maricopa County. Criminal speeding under ARS § 28-701.02 carries up to 30 days in jail, a fine of $500 plus an 78 percent surcharge, and 3 points on the driving record. The State's initial plea offer required a guilty plea to the criminal misdemeanor and a $325 fine. A criminal conviction on the client's record would have followed them through every future job application and background check. | After Future First filed a Motion to Allow Defendant to Complete Defensive Driving School, the court granted diversion over the State's plea posture. The client completed Defensive Driving School within the 60-day window the court ordered. The criminal speeding charge was dismissed in full. No conviction entered, no MVD points assessed, no fine paid. Because the case ended in dismissal, the client is eligible to seal the arrest record under ARS § 13-911 immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply because there was no conviction. Estimated sealing eligibility: 2021. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Disorderly Conduct - Fighting (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | C1M DV Disorderly Conduct conviction exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, mandatory DV offender treatment program, up to 5 years probation, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | At the March 2020 plea, the client received 120 days jail with 100 days suspended on treatment program completion, leaving 19 days to serve via work release. When Maricopa County suspended work release in October 2020 due to COVID-19, Future First filed a Motion to Modify Sentence pushing the State on COVID-era jail risks and the client's employment exposure. The court entered an amended commitment order in May 2021 reducing actual jail to 2 days straight time at Glendale City Jail. The client served 2 days in July 2021 and completed the treatment program. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after sentence completion. | Glendale Municipal Court | Disorderly Conduct DV sentence reduced from 19 days to 2 days through COVID-era post-conviction modification | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge with a Domestic Violence designation at Glendale Municipal Court under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). C1M DV conviction exposure in Arizona runs up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, mandatory DV offender treatment program, up to 5 years probation, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and a permanent record affecting employment, housing, and immigration. | At the March 2020 plea, the client received 120 days jail with 100 suspended on treatment completion, leaving 19 days to serve via work release. When Maricopa County suspended work release in October 2020 due to COVID-19, Future First filed a Motion to Modify Sentence asking the court to convert remaining jail to home detention. The firm built the record on COVID-era jail risk and the client's employment exposure. The court entered an amended commitment order in May 2021 reducing actual jail to 2 days straight time at Glendale City Jail. The client served 2 days in July 2021 and completed the treatment program. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2024, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Operating a Vehicle with Spirituous Liquor in Body while Under 21 (ARS § 4-244(34) and ARS § 4-246(B)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; companion civil traffic count in a separate case | Class 1 Misdemeanor underage alcohol-and-driving exposure: up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, mandatory 2-year MVD license suspension under ARS § 28-3322, Victim Impact Panel, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case file, the disposition came in at $491 in fines and assessments (inclusive of all surcharges), Victim Impact Panel completion, no jail, and no probation. The companion civil traffic case was set aside and consolidated with this matter. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023 after license suspension completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after sentence completion. | Arrowhead Justice Court | Underage drinking-and-driving Class 1 Misdemeanor resolved with minimum fine, no jail, no probation, and companion civil traffic case set aside | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor for Operating a Vehicle with Spirituous Liquor in Body while Under 21 under ARS §§ 4-244(34) and 4-246(B) at Arrowhead Justice Court, plus a companion civil traffic count filed in a separate case. Class 1 Misdemeanor underage alcohol-and-driving exposure runs up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, a mandatory 2-year MVD license suspension under ARS § 28-3322, Victim Impact Panel attendance, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case file, the disposition came in at $491 in fines and assessments (inclusive of all surcharges), Victim Impact Panel completion, no jail, and no probation. The firm also worked the companion civil traffic case, which was set aside by court ruling and consolidated with the criminal matter. The client avoided 6 months of jail exposure and roughly $2,000 in fines beyond the minimum. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2023 once the 2-year license suspension completes. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2026, three years after sentence completion. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2)), Class 3 Misdemeanor; Failure to Show Driver License (ARS § 28-1595(B)), civil traffic; violation of ARS § 28-4135(B), civil traffic | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, plus separate exposure on the two companion traffic counts. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, Counts 2 and 3 were dismissed without prejudice. The client pled to the single Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2). The court imposed a $311 fine inclusive of surcharges, no jail, and no probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Criminal Speeding case resolved with two companion counts dismissed, no jail, no probation, and a fine well below the statutory maximum | The client faced three criminal traffic counts at Phoenix Municipal Court: a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2), plus Failure to Show Driver License under ARS § 28-1595(B), and a violation of ARS § 28-4135(B). Criminal Speeding alone exposes the client to up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points on the driving record, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State dismissed Counts 2 and 3 without prejudice at sentencing. The client pled to the single Criminal Speeding count under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(2). The court imposed a $311 fine inclusive of surcharges, no jail, and no probation. The firm avoided 30 days of jail exposure and the additional fines and points that would have come with the two companion counts. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible approximately 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, two years after sentence completion under the Class 3 Misdemeanor wait. | |
| 2021 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding - Exceed Posted Speed by More than 20 mph (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track, the client completed the program. The court entered the dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge upon DDS completion. No criminal conviction. No jail. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Desert Ridge Justice Court | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding dismissed after Defensive Driving School completion with no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02(A)(3) at Desert Ridge Justice Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track and the client completed the program, the court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge in 2021. No criminal conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree on Real Property (ARS § 13-1502(A)(1)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, up to 1 year probation, permanent misdemeanor conviction on the record. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and held the State to its proof, the State moved to dismiss under Rule 16.4(a) and the court entered the dismissal. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately in 2020. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Phoenix trespass charge dismissed outright with no conviction, no jail, and no fine | The client was cited for 3rd degree criminal trespass on real property in Phoenix. The case carried up to 30 days in jail, a fine, probation, and a permanent misdemeanor conviction on the client's record. Trespass charges turn on whether the State has a complaining witness who will appear and testify. | Future First built the defense around that pressure point. The firm filed a notice of appearance, demanded discovery, and held the State to its proof. The State moved to dismiss under Rule 16.4(a). The court entered the dismissal in 2020. The client walked away with no conviction, no jail, no fine, and no probation. Under ARS § 13-911 the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree on Real Property (ARS § 13-1502(A)(1)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, up to 1 year probation, permanent misdemeanor conviction on the record. | After Future First applied the same defense strategy to this companion case, the State moved to dismiss alongside the first case in 2020. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 available immediately in 2020. | Phoenix Municipal Court | Second Phoenix trespass charge dismissed outright, leaving the client with no conviction on either case | A second trespass charge followed the client into Phoenix Municipal Court within days of the first. The State filed under ARS § 13-1502(A)(1) and sought up to 30 days jail, a fine, and a year of probation. A second pending misdemeanor compounds the risk; two convictions on the same record carry more weight than one for future background checks, housing, and employment. | Future First pressed the same strategy that worked on the companion case. The firm forced the State to produce its witness and meet its burden. The State dismissed the charge in 2020 alongside the other case. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Both cases closed clean on the same day. Sealing the arrest record under ARS § 13-911 is available immediately. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Two counts of Assault, each a Class 1 Misdemeanor with domestic violence designation | Up to 180 days jail per count, up to $2,500 fine per count plus surcharges, mandatory domestic violence counseling, probation, no-contact orders barring the client from her own home. | After Future First entered an appearance, filed a Motion to Modify Release Conditions so the client could return home, and negotiated Rule 38 deferred prosecution with the State, the client completed anger management and paid $150 in diversion fees. The State then moved to dismiss both counts and the court dismissed both cases. No conviction means ARS § 13-905 set-aside does not apply. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available in 2020 as a dismissed matter. | Chandler Municipal Court | Both domestic violence assault counts dismissed after the firm secured deferred prosecution and completion of diversion | The client faced two counts of assault with a domestic violence designation in Chandler Municipal Court. Each count carried up to 180 days in jail, a fine up to $2,500, mandatory domestic violence counseling, probation, and a no-contact order separating the client from her own home. A domestic violence conviction in Arizona triggers lifetime federal firearm prohibitions and blocks a wide range of jobs. The client had been ordered to stay away from her husband and the family home pending trial in 2020. | After Future First entered an appearance, secured a Motion to Modify Release Conditions so the client could return home and rebuild stability with her family, and negotiated Rule 38 deferred prosecution with the State, the client completed anger management and paid $150 in diversion fees. The State then moved to dismiss both counts and the court entered dismissal orders in 2020. No conviction was entered, so ARS § 13-905 set-aside relief was not needed. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available in 2020 as a dismissed matter. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Damage (ARS § 13-1602(B)(4)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Class 1 Misdemeanor conviction with up to 180 days of jail, up to $2,500 base fine, 3 years probation, restitution, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First exposed the State's miscalibrated damage allegation, secured a diversion plea agreement, and walked the client through anger management and restitution, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the case was dismissed in full with no conviction entered. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is not needed because no conviction exists. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 is available immediately after dismissal. | Glendale City Court | City court charge dismissed after diversion completion with no criminal conviction entered | The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor criminal damage charge in a Phoenix-area city court after a neighborhood block-party incident where the client closed a parked vehicle's side mirror and damaged it. The complaint paired the charge with felony-range damage language even though the actual damage was a fraction of the felony threshold. The client had no criminal history and faced up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $2,500, three years of probation, and a permanent criminal record that would follow the client into employment and background checks. | After Future First pointed out the State's damage-calculation problem in writing, pushed for a civil-compromise track, and negotiated a diversion plea agreement with anger management and full restitution, the client completed every condition. The State then filed a Motion to Dismiss, the court granted it in 2020, and no judgment of guilt was ever entered. The client walked away with no criminal conviction. Because the case was dismissed without a conviction, set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 is available immediately. The client can apply now to seal the arrest record. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding - Excessive Speed 85+ mph (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78 percent surcharge, 3 MVD points. | After Future First filed two Motions to Dismiss challenging jurisdiction with municipal boundary exhibits and police report analysis, the State moved to dismiss all charges in the interest of justice. The court granted the dismissal. No conviction, no fine, no points. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible immediately. | Glendale City Court | Criminal Speeding Charge Dismissed After Defense Motions Forced State to Drop Case | The client faced a Class 3 misdemeanor for criminal speeding in 2020 in the Phoenix area. Criminal speeding under ARS § 28-701.02 carries up to 30 days in jail, fines up to $500 plus a 78 percent surcharge, and 3 points on the driving record. A conviction would have left a permanent criminal mark on the client's record affecting employment, insurance, and immigration status. The defense team reviewed the police report, the location of the alleged offense, and the municipal boundaries. The case had a jurisdiction problem the State had missed. | After Future First filed two Motions to Dismiss challenging jurisdiction with municipal boundary exhibits, the State filed its own Motion to Dismiss all charges in the interest of justice. The court granted the dismissal in 2020. No conviction entered, no fine, no points on the driving record. Because the case ended in dismissal, the client is eligible to seal the arrest record under ARS § 13-911 immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply because there was no conviction. Estimated sealing eligibility: 2020. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Attempted Possession of Marijuana (ARS § 13-1001 and ARS § 13-3405(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Attempted Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (ARS § 13-1001 and ARS § 13-3415(A)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two Class 1 misdemeanor convictions with up to 180 days jail per count, fines up to $2,500 per count plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation per count, and a permanent criminal record for two drug offenses. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pushed the State on the proof, the State filed its own Motion to Dismiss in 2020 and the court granted the order. Both counts dismissed in full. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal in 2020. | Wellton Justice Court | Attempted marijuana and paraphernalia charges dismissed in full at a Yuma County justice court | The client faced two Class 1 misdemeanor charges at a Yuma County justice court in 2020: Attempted Possession of Marijuana under ARS §§ 13-1001 and 13-3405(A)(1) and Attempted Possession of Drug Paraphernalia under ARS §§ 13-1001 and 13-3415(A). Each count carried up to 180 days jail, fines up to $2,500 plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, immigration, and licensing. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pushed the State on the proof issues, the State filed its own Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the order in late 2020. Both counts dismissed in full. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. The case closed just as Proposition 207 was reshaping Arizona marijuana law. Under ARS § 13-911, the client is eligible to seal the arrest record immediately upon dismissal in 2020. | |
| 2020 | Misdemeanor | Preventing Use of Telephone in an Emergency (ARS § 13-2915(A)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct - Fighting (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)) with domestic violence designation, Class 1 Misdemeanor | Two Class 1 misdemeanor DV convictions with up to 180 days jail per count, fines up to $2,500 per count plus surcharges, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, up to 3 years probation per count, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, sent a Deviation Request to the prosecutor, and negotiated a Stipulation for Deferred Prosecution that the client completed, the State moved to dismiss both counts and the court granted the order in January 2020. Both counts dismissed in full. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. No firearm prohibition. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal in 2020. | Surprise City Court | Both Class 1 misdemeanor DV counts dismissed at a Phoenix-area municipal court after deferred prosecution completion | The client faced two Class 1 misdemeanor charges with Domestic Violence designations at a Phoenix-area municipal court: Preventing Use of Telephone in an Emergency under ARS § 13-2915(A) and Disorderly Conduct Fighting under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1). Each count carried up to 180 days jail, fines up to $2,500 plus surcharges, up to 3 years probation, the mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, and a permanent record. A DV conviction in Arizona also triggers a lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9) and immigration consequences for non-citizens. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, sent a Deviation Request to the prosecutor, and negotiated a Stipulation for Deferred Prosecution that the client completed, the State moved to dismiss both counts and the court granted the order in January 2020. Both counts dismissed in full. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. No firearm prohibition. The client also resolved a separate Order of Protection matter at the same court. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately. | |
| 2019 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil traffic violation. The client took the civil plea with no criminal conviction. No jail, no probation, no criminal record. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no criminal conviction). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on the criminal arrest record. | El Mirage City Court | Criminal Speeding reduced to civil traffic violation with no criminal conviction | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge under ARS § 28-701.02 at El Mirage City Court. Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the State amended the Criminal Speeding charge down to a civil traffic violation. The client took the civil plea with no criminal conviction entered. No jail, no probation, no criminal record. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. | |
| 2018 | Misdemeanor | Shoplifting - Removal of Goods (ARS § 13-1805(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Shoplifting - Concealment (ARS § 13-1805(A)(5)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | State pursued two counts of shoplifting at Class 1 Misdemeanor level. Each count exposed the client to up to 180 days jail, a $2,500 fine plus surcharges, and up to three years of probation per count. | After Future First filed a Not Guilty plea, ran discovery, and pressed the State on proof issues, the State filed a Motion to Dismiss before trial. Court granted dismissal without prejudice. No conviction. No fine. No jail. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately in 2018. | Scottsdale City Court | Phoenix-area shoplifting charges dismissed before trial with no conviction entered | The client was charged in Scottsdale City Court in 2018 with two counts of shoplifting. The State filed both counts as Class 1 Misdemeanors under ARS § 13-1805. Each count exposed the client to up to 180 days in jail, a $2,500 fine plus surcharges, and up to three years of probation. Two stacked Class 1 Misdemeanor convictions would have left the client with a permanent theft record affecting employment, housing, and professional licensing for life. | Future First filed a Not Guilty plea, ran discovery, and pressed the State on proof issues. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss before trial. The court granted the dismissal without prejudice. No conviction was entered. No fine. No jail. No probation. The client is eligible to seal the arrest record under ARS § 13-911 immediately because the case ended in dismissal. | |
| 2018 | Misdemeanor | Leave Scene of Accident (ARS § 28-662(A)(1)), Class 3 Misdemeanor; Unsafe Lane Change (ARS § 28-729.1), civil traffic violation | Class 3 Misdemeanor Leave Scene exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 1 year probation, 3 MVD points, and a permanent criminal record. Companion civil traffic count added separate fine and points exposure. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the court found the client not responsible on the civil traffic count and dismissed the criminal Leave Scene count. Both counts ended with no judgment of guilt and no fines imposed. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal in 2018. | Country Meadows Justice Court | Class 3 Misdemeanor Leave Scene of Accident dismissed with companion civil traffic count also closed at no responsibility | The client faced two counts at Country Meadows Justice Court: a Class 3 Misdemeanor Leave Scene of Accident under ARS § 28-662(A)(1) and a companion civil traffic count under ARS § 28-729.1 for Unsafe Lane Change. Class 3 Misdemeanor Leave Scene carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, up to 1 year probation, 3 MVD points, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing. | After Future First negotiated with the State and pressed the case, the court found the client not responsible on the civil traffic count and entered an order dismissing the criminal Leave Scene count. Both counts ended with no judgment of guilt and no fines imposed. The client avoided a permanent criminal record on the Leave Scene charge. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal in 2018. | |
| 2018 | Misdemeanor | Criminal Speeding (ARS § 28-701.02(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3)), Class 3 Misdemeanor | Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding conviction exposure: up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus 78% surcharge, 3 MVD points, possible insurance and licensing consequences, and a permanent criminal record. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track, the client completed the program by November 2018. The court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge upon DDS completion. No criminal conviction. No jail. No fine imposed as criminal judgment. No probation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | West Mesa Justice Court | Multi-subsection Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding dismissed after Defensive Driving School completion | The client faced a Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Speeding charge at West Mesa Justice Court under ARS § 28-701.02 covering subsections (A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3). Criminal Speeding in Arizona carries up to 30 days jail, up to $500 fine plus surcharges, 3 MVD points, a permanent criminal conviction, and potential insurance and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated entry into the Defensive Driving School diversion track and the client completed the program by November 2018, the court entered dismissal of the Criminal Speeding charge. No criminal conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal, and no set aside is needed because no criminal conviction was entered. |
| Year | Type of case | Original charges | Original Penalty | Our result | Court | Headline | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | F-DUI x 3, 60 days prison, $5000 fines, 18 months probation | After Future First's defense work, two of three Felony DUI charges were dropped: F-DUI x 1, 10 days prison, $2000 fines, 18 months probation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two out of 3 Felony DUI charges dropped, 60 days in prison reduced to 10 | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Assault - Temporary but Substantial Disfigurement (ARS § 13-1204), Class 4 Felony | State filed FOUR Class 4 Felonies in Maricopa County Superior Court along with an allegation of a prior felony conviction. Combined exposure on stacked F4 counts ran into double-digit years of prison if served consecutively. The prior felony allegation pushed the case into category-2 repetitive sentencing territory with presumptive prison time of 4.5 years per count and a maximum well over 10 years. The cocaine possession count carried its own immigration and licensing fallout. Standard prosecution path was substantial prison. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed Counts 2 and 3 (the two parallel Aggravated DUI counts), amended Count 4 from cocaine possession down to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (ARS § 13-3415(A)), a Class 6 Designated Felony, and dismissed the prior felony conviction allegation entirely. The client pled to Count 1 Aggravated DUI F4 with a stipulated 3-year DOC sentence (the presumptive term, not aggravated) and supervised probation on Count 4 to begin upon release. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Four F4 felonies and prior conviction allegation cut down: two counts dismissed, cocaine F4 amended to paraphernalia F6 designated, prior dismissed, sentence held at presumptive | |
| 2025 | Felony | Unlawful Recording/Surveillance (ARS § 13-3019), Class 5 Felony | State filed a Class 4 Felony Aggravated Assault count in Maricopa County Superior Court with the client in custody. F4 Aggravated Assault carries a presumptive prison term of 2.5 years, range 1.5 to 3.75 years, a violent-offense designation that triggers federal firearm restrictions and lifetime background-check exposure, and full felony civil-rights consequences while under sentence. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge to Solicitation to Commit Aggravated Assault under ARS §§ 13-1204(A)(3) and 13-1002, a preparatory offense two classes lower than the original charge, designated as an Undesignated felony. The client received 2 years supervised probation with zero prison time and an ARS § 13-604(A) path to designate the offense down to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | F4 Aggravated Assault reduced to Solicitation Undesignated felony with DTM path; no prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Disorderly Conduct - Dangerous (ARS § 13-2904), Class 6 Felony with domestic violence designation | State filed a Class 5 Felony charge in Maricopa County Superior Court. F5 carries a presumptive prison term of 1.5 years and a range up to 2.5 years for non-dangerous non-repetitive offenders, a permanent felony record, immigration consequences, and lifetime restrictions on civil rights including the right to possess a firearm while under sentence. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge to Attempt to Commit the underlying offense under ARS § 13-1001, dropping it from a Class 5 Felony to a Class 1 Misdemeanor. The client received 1 year supervised probation with no jail or prison time. No felony record. Civil rights preserved. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 5 Felony amended down to a Class 1 Misdemeanor via Attempt; no prison and no felony record | |
| 2025 | Felony | Disorderly Conduct Dangerous, Class 6 Felony (ARS § 13-2904) with domestic violence designation | State filed a Class 6 Felony Disorderly Conduct Dangerous count in Maricopa County Superior Court with a domestic violence designation. F6 dangerous-designated carries presumptive prison exposure under ARS § 13-704 dangerous sentencing, a permanent felony record with both violent-offense and DV stripes, federal Lautenberg firearm prohibition, loss of civil rights, and immigration consequences. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from F6 Disorderly Conduct Dangerous to a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct under ARS § 13-2904 with DV designation. The client received 18 months supervised probation, no prison time, DV treatment, mental health evaluation, and a no-alcohol condition. No felony record. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 Felony Disorderly Conduct Dangerous amended to Class 1 Misdemeanor; no prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Criminal Damage - Defacing (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)), Class 4 Felony with domestic violence designation; Theft - Control of Property (ARS § 13-1802(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor with domestic violence designation | A C4 Felony Criminal Damage conviction carried exposure to a presumptive 2.5-year prison term under ARS § 13-702 with a range from 1 to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, a permanent DV stripe, federal Lautenberg Amendment firearm prohibition for life, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, mandatory DV offender treatment, restitution exposure, and a felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. The companion Theft count added up to 180 days of jail and another permanent DV-designated misdemeanor conviction on the record. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge from Class 4 Felony Criminal Damage-Defacing to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Solicitation to Commit Criminal Damage under ARS § 13-1602 and § 13-1002, a two-class reduction. The companion Class 1 Misdemeanor Theft count was dismissed. The client received 2 years supervised probation, DV terms, alcohol abuse treatment, and a restitution hearing held open for one year. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Criminal Damage reduced two classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Solicitation; companion Theft dismissed, no prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Assault on Peace Officer (ARS § 13-1204(A)(8)(a)), Class 5 Felony | A C5 felony conviction carried exposure to a presumptive 1.5-year prison term under ARS § 13-702 with a range from 9 months to 2 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C5 felony record, mandatory minimum probation conditions, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. Conviction at this level also carries lifelong impact on background checks. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Class 5 Felony Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Resisting Arrest by Physical Force under ARS § 13-2508(A)(1), a one-class reduction with the felony left open for later designation as a misdemeanor. The client received 18 months of supervised probation in Veterans Court, paid $120 in assessments plus a monthly probation service fee. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 5 Felony Aggravated Assault on Peace Officer reduced to undesignated Class 6 Felony Resisting Arrest; Veterans Court probation, no prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Assault - Enter Private Home with Intent to Commit Assault (ARS § 13-1204(A)(5)), Class 6 Felony | A C6 felony conviction carried exposure to a presumptive 1-year prison term under ARS § 13-702 with a range from 4 months to 2 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C6 felony record with a violent-offense stripe, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition, mandatory probation conditions, restitution exposure, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 1 Misdemeanor under ARS § 13-604, with the felony designated down at sentencing. The client received 1 year supervised probation, restitution held open six months, and a reduced probation service fee of $25/month. No prison. No jail. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 Felony Aggravated Assault - Enter Private Home reduced to Class 1 Misdemeanor at sentencing; no prison, 1-year probation | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory 5-year MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 1), and added a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 2). The client received 3 years supervised probation on both counts, 30 days jail with credit for 3 days already served, an IID, and standard DUI fines and assessments of approximately $1,528. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; no prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down to an Endangerment count under ARS § 13-1201 with the court designating the offense as a Class 1 Misdemeanor at sentencing under ARS § 13-604 (Count 1), plus a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 5). The client received 3 years supervised probation, 15 days jail served immediately at sentencing, substance abuse treatment, MADD VIP, and approximately $1,822 in fines and incarceration costs with the monthly probation service fee reduced to $30. No prison. No felony record on either count. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI amended; both counts designated Class 1 Misdemeanors at sentencing; no prison, no felony record | |
| 2025 | Felony | Unlawful Discharge of Firearm (ARS § 13-3107), Class 6 Felony with Dangerous designation | A C6 dangerous-designated felony carries mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 13-704 with a presumptive 2.25-year prison term and a range from 1.5 to 3 years for first-time offenders, no probation eligibility for the dangerous count, a permanent dangerous-felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge from Class 6 Felony Unlawful Discharge with Dangerous designation to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Disorderly Conduct with Weapon under ARS § 13-2904(A)(6). The Dangerous designation was eliminated, unlocking probation eligibility. The client received 2 years supervised probation, 7 days upfront jail with credit for one day, substance abuse terms, and a $65/month probation service fee. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 Felony Dangerous reduced to Class 6 Felony Undesignated with Dangerous designation eliminated; probation instead of mandatory prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 1), and added a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Liquor/Drugs/Vapors/Combo under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 2). The client received 3 years supervised probation on both counts, 30 days jail with credit for 4 days already served, an IID, $30/month probation fee, and surcharges on fines waived with monthly payments set to $10/month. Incarceration costs reduced to $150. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; no prison | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence - Wrong Way Driving (ARS § 28-1383(A)(4)), Class 4 Felony; Endangerment (ARS § 13-1201), Class 6 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI Wrong Way conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a 4-month minimum (no probation, parole, work furlough, or release until 4 months served), a presumptive 2.5-year prison term, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, mandatory community supervision under ARS § 13-603, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. The companion Endangerment count added F6 felony exposure with a presumptive 1-year prison term. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State dismissed the Class 6 Felony Endangerment count and the client pled to the Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI Wrong Way charge alone. The client received 6 months DOC with credit for 2 days served, community supervision waived entirely, 3 years supervised probation upon release, and approximately $4,656 in fines and fees plus a $30/month probation service fee. Sentence well below the presumptive 2.5-year prison term and the 3.75-year aggravated maximum. | Maricopa County Superior Court | F6 Endangerment count dismissed; F4 Aggravated DUI Wrong Way sentence held at 6 months DOC instead of presumptive 2.5 years; community supervision waived | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to a Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 001), plus a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 002). The client received 30 months supervised probation on both counts, 45 days jail with jail costs waived by Commissioner Adib, MADD VIP, and approximately $1,515 in fines plus a $65/month probation service fee. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; no prison, jail costs waived | |
| 2025 | Felony | Unlawful Flight from Pursuing Law Enforcement Vehicle (ARS § 28-622.01), Class 5 Felony; DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | A C5 felony conviction carried exposure to a presumptive 1.5-year prison term under ARS § 13-702 with a range from 9 months to 2 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C5 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD action, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. The DUI count added independent C1M exposure including jail, fines, IID, license consequences, and a permanent DUI conviction. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge from Class 5 Felony Unlawful Flight to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 (Count 1), with the DUI count retained as a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) (Count 2). The client received 2 years supervised probation, no upfront jail time, credit for 2 days time served, alcohol screening and counseling, MADD VIP, an IID, approximately $1,530 in fines and assessments, and a $15/month probation service fee. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 5 Felony Unlawful Flight reduced to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment; no prison, no upfront jail | |
| 2025 | Felony | Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | A C4 Aggravated DUI conviction carried mandatory prison exposure under ARS § 28-1383(D) with a minimum 4-month prison term, presumptive 2.5 years, and a range up to 3.75 years for first-time felony offenders, a permanent C4 felony record, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm ownership, federal firearm prohibition for life, mandatory MVD license revocation, IID requirement, and a permanent felony bar on most employment, housing, and professional licensing. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the lead charge down two felony classes from a Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI to an undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201, plus a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client received 2 years standard probation, 21 days jail, an IID, MADD VIP, and approximately $2,015 in fines with the judge reducing jail costs from $3,500 to $500 and reducing the probation service fee to $20/month. No prison. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Felony Aggravated DUI reduced two felony classes to undesignated Class 6 Felony Endangerment plus a DUI misdemeanor; jail costs reduced by $3,000 | |
| 2024 | Felony | Three counts of Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204(A)(2)), each a Class 3 Felony with Dangerous designation | Class 6 felony Disorderly Conduct with Weapon exposure: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, and a permanent felony record on designation with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a Class 6 Undesignated Felony structure under ARS § 13-604. The client received 18 months supervised probation in lieu of prison, with no jail and minimal fines. The undesignated structure preserves the path to misdemeanor designation upon successful probation completion. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in August 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion under the anticipated misdemeanor designation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony Disorderly Conduct with Weapon structured as undesignated with 18-month probation in lieu of prison | |
| 2024 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | Class 3 Felony Aggravated Assault with deadly weapon exposure: dangerous offense sentencing range under ARS § 13-704 (mitigated 5 years, presumptive 7.5 years, maximum 15 years, aggravated 25 years). Three counts stacked could have produced decades of prison exposure. Fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges per count, restitution, mandatory community supervision after release, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State across all three counts, the State agreed to a global resolution: Count 3 dismissed; Counts 1 and 2 amended for plea. Count 1 received 3.5 years prison with 40 days presentence credit; Count 2 received 2 years supervised probation to begin upon release from prison. The firm also secured elimination of post-prison community supervision and reduction of the monthly probation fee to $30. Final court financial obligations totaled $64 in assessments. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Three Class 3 felony aggravated assault counts resolved with one count dismissed, prison stipulated well below presumptive, and community supervision eliminated | |
| 2024 | Felony | Two counts of Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204), Class 4 Felonies with domestic violence designation; One count of Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204), Class 6 Felony with domestic violence designation; Eight counts of Assault (ARS § 13-1203), Class 1 Misdemeanors with domestic violence designation; One count of Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor with domestic violence designation | Class 4 Aggravated DUI conviction exposure: mandatory prison range under ARS § 28-1383 (presumptive 2.5 years prison, max 3.75 years aggravated), no probation eligibility on standard Aggravated DUI counts, fines and surcharges up to $150,000, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record. The State's initial plea offer included 60 days jail; the standard offer on similar cases reaches 120 days. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Class 4 Aggravated DUI to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201, plus a companion Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client received 30 days jail (released after 30 days), 3 years supervised probation, and ~$5,000 in fines and fees. The firm cut the jail term in half from the State's 60-day initial offer and avoided the typical 120-day exposure. The undesignated structure preserves the path to misdemeanor designation upon successful probation completion. No house arrest or home detention required. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in April 2027. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028 on the DUI count and after probation discharge plus the post-designation wait on the felony count. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Aggravated DUI amended down to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment plus C1M DUI with jail cut in half from State's initial offer | |
| 2024 | Felony | Two counts of False Statement to Obtain Benefits (ARS § 23-785), both Class 6 Felonies | Combined exposure across the twelve counts: Class 4 felony Aggravated Assault carries 1 year to 3.75 years prison per count (presumptive 2.5 years); Class 6 felony Aggravated Assault carries 4 months to 2 years prison. The misdemeanor counts added up to 180 days jail per count on the C1Ms. Total felony exposure ran multiple years of stacked prison time, fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges per count, mandatory Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Program, lifetime federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9), immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences. | After Future First's defense work secured entry into the Maricopa County Attorney's Domestic Violence Diversion Program (DVDP), the client completed every condition of the program. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court dismissed the entire case in April 2024. All twelve counts dismissed. No conviction. No prison. No probation imposed. No firearm prohibition. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Twelve-count felony and misdemeanor DV indictment fully dismissed after DV Diversion Program completion | |
| 2024 | Felony | Theft (ARS § 13-1802(A)), Class 2 Felony | Class 6 felony False Statement conviction exposure on each count: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year per count), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, a permanent felony record on designation, and lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure across both counts, the State agreed to 3 years supervised probation concurrent on both cases, with both counts structured as Class 6 Undesignated Felonies under ARS § 13-604. The client received probation in lieu of prison, $19,375.26 in restitution payable at $100/month, and 20 hours of community restitution. The undesignated structure preserves the path to misdemeanor designation upon successful probation completion (eligible at the 50% mark). Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in April 2027. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2030, three years after misdemeanor designation under the anticipated DTM path. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two Class 6 felony False Statement counts structured as undesignated with concurrent probation and future misdemeanor designation path | |
| 2024 | Felony | Unemployment Insurance Fraud / False Statements (ARS § 23-785), Class 6 Felony | State filed a Class 2 Felony Theft in Maricopa County Superior Court. Class 2 felonies carry a presumptive prison term of 5 years and a range running up to 12.5 years for a first-time felony offender, plus restitution, lifelong felony record, immigration consequences, and the loss of civil rights including the right to vote and possess firearms while serving the sentence. | After Future First negotiated the case, the client received 5 years of supervised probation with zero prison time. Restitution hearing pending. The client kept her freedom, her ability to work, and her right to seek post-conviction relief once probation terms complete. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 2 Felony Theft resolved with 5 years probation and no prison | |
| 2024 | Felony | Felony Narcotics Possession (ARS § 13-3408 and ARS § 13-3415), Class 4 Felony; Super Extreme DUI BAC .20+ (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed an unemployment compensation fraud case in Maricopa County Superior Court tied to over $16,000 in alleged improper benefits. Standard felony exposure included a permanent felony record, possible prison or probation, loss of voting and firearm rights, and immigration and licensing consequences. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charge to a Class 1 Misdemeanor under the misdemeanor provision of ARS § 23-785. The client received no probation, paid a $400 fine in full at sentencing, and had already paid all restitution before the plea. No felony record. The client kept civil rights intact and walked out of court with no ongoing supervision. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Felony unemployment fraud amended to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no probation | |
| 2024 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | State filed a felony narcotics possession case and a companion Super Extreme DUI in Maricopa County Superior Court. Felony narcotics carried prison or probation exposure plus loss of civil rights, immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record. Super Extreme DUI charged with a 2nd-offense allegation triggered a 180-day mandatory minimum with 60 days consecutive non-eligible-for-release. | After Future First negotiated the case, the felony narcotics charge resolved through felony diversion and was fully dismissed in 2025. The Super Extreme DUI resolved with a 14-day jail sentence (1st-offense floor structure, not the 2nd-offense enhancement), 1-year ignition interlock, and 2 years supervised probation. The felony was eliminated. The DUI sentence came in well below the 2nd-offense statutory minimum. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Felony narcotics dismissed and 2nd-offense Super Extreme DUI sentenced at 1st-offense floor | |
| 2024 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 6 Felony; DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor | State filed an Aggravated DUI as a Class 4 Felony in Maricopa County Superior Court. Class 4 felony Aggravated DUI carries a presumptive prison term of 2.5 years, mandatory 4 months in custody as a baseline if probation is granted, permanent felony record, lifetime ignition interlock, loss of voting and firearm rights while under sentence, and immigration consequences. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the charges to a Class 6 Undesignated Felony Endangerment count and a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI count. The client received 30 days jail, 2 years supervised probation, no prison, and a built-in path to designate the felony down to a misdemeanor under ARS § 13-604 at the halfway point of probation. The judge waived jail fees and reduced the monthly probation service fee to $30. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Aggravated DUI amended to F6 Undesignated Endangerment with DTM path | |
| 2024 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony; Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer (ARS § 13-1204), Class 5 Felony with Dangerous designation | State filed Aggravated DUI as a Class 6 Felony in Maricopa County Superior Court with a companion count. F6 Aggravated DUI carries presumptive prison exposure, a permanent felony record, lifetime ignition interlock, loss of civil rights including voting and firearm rights while under sentence, and immigration consequences. | After Future First negotiated the case, the State amended the Aggravated DUI from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) and dismissed the companion count. The client received 2 days jail with credit for 1 day already served (1 day actual), 2 years supervised probation, IID for 12 months, jail fees capped at $300. No felony record. Civil rights preserved. | Maricopa County Superior Court | F6 Aggravated DUI amended to misdemeanor DUI; companion count dismissed | |
| 2024 | Felony | Aggravated Assault (ARS § 13-1204), Class 6 Felony | State filed a felony Aggravated DUI alongside a felony Aggravated Assault on a peace officer count alleging the vehicle as a dangerous instrument. Combined exposure included a presumptive prison term in the Class 3 or higher range, dangerous-felony designation triggering mandatory prison if the assault count held, permanent felony record, immigration risk, loss of civil rights, and a career-ending conviction for a teacher. | After Future First negotiated the case, both felony counts were eliminated. The case resolved to a single Super Extreme DUI as a Class 1 Misdemeanor under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2). The client served 3 days in custody plus 11 days home detention, completed 36 hours of DUI counseling, installed IID, and paid the standard DUI fines. No felony record. No prison exposure. The teaching career was preserved. | Scottsdale City Court | Felony Aggravated DUI and Felony Aggravated Assault on Officer eliminated; case resolved as misdemeanor DUI only | |
| 2024 | Felony | Three counts of Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383(A)(1) combined with ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)/(A)(2)/(A)(3)), each a Class 4 Felony; Possession of Narcotic Drugs - Cocaine (ARS § 13-3408(A)(1)), Class 4 Felony; allegation of prior felony conviction | State filed an F6 Aggravated Assault count in Maricopa County Superior Court. F6 Aggravated Assault carries presumptive prison exposure, a permanent felony record, loss of voting and firearm rights while under sentence, immigration consequences, and a violent-felony designation that surfaces on every background check for life. | After Future First worked the case, the State could not move it forward and the court dismissed the case in late 2024. No conviction. No prison. No probation. No felony record. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available with no waiting period because no conviction entered. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Felony Aggravated Assault dismissed | |
| 2023 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | Class 6 felony narcotic possession exposure: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, a permanent felony record, and lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First's defense work secured entry into the Maricopa County Attorney's Felony Diversion Program, the client completed every condition. The State moved to dismiss with prejudice and the court entered the dismissal order in January 2023. No conviction. No prison. No probation. No fine. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony narcotic possession dismissed with prejudice after Felony Diversion Program completion | |
| 2023 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | Class 6 Aggravated DUI exposure: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Class 6 felony Aggravated DUI under ARS § 28-1383(A)(3) to a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client pled to the misdemeanor DUI only. The court imposed 1 day jail (served same day), 2 years supervised probation, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, and MADD victim impact panel. The firm pulled the case out of the felony tier entirely, saving the client a permanent felony record. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in January 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after probation discharge. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony Aggravated DUI amended down to Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI with no felony record | |
| 2023 | Felony | Public Money - Custodian Violation (ARS § 35-301), Class 4 Felony | Class 4 Aggravated DUI conviction exposure: mandatory prison range under ARS § 28-1383 (presumptive 2.5 years prison, max 3.75 years aggravated), no probation eligibility on standard Aggravated DUI counts, fines and surcharges up to $150,000, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Class 4 Aggravated DUI to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 plus a companion Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client received supervised probation in lieu of prison. The firm pulled the case out of the Class 4 felony tier entirely and structured the felony count as undesignated so successful probation completion opens the door to misdemeanor designation under ARS § 13-604. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately three years after counseling completion on the DUI count and 5 years after probation discharge on the felony count. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Aggravated DUI amended down to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment plus C1M DUI with probation in lieu of mandatory prison | |
| 2023 | Felony | Aggravated DUI - BAC .08 or More with Passenger Under 15 (ARS § 28-1383(A)(3)), Class 6 Felony | Class 4 felony exposure: 1 year to 3.75 years of prison (presumptive 2.5 years), fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, a permanent felony record, and lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the client received 18 months supervised probation with White Collar conditions and a $2,500 fine, in lieu of any prison time. The court structured probation to make the client eligible for Termination of Probation Early (TPE) at the 9-month mark. The firm pulled the case out of the prison range entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation completion in January 2025 (or earlier with TPE). Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2030, five years after sentence completion under the Class 4 felony wait. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 felony Public Money Violation resolved with 18-month probation and no prison in lieu of presumptive 2.5-year prison range | |
| 2023 | Felony | Criminal Trespass in the First Degree - Residential Structure (ARS § 13-1504(A)(1)), Class 6 Felony with domestic violence designation | Class 6 Aggravated DUI exposure: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down to a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI designation at sentencing. The client pled with the offense designated misdemeanor under ARS § 13-604, treated as a misdemeanor from sentencing forward. The court imposed 1 day flat time jail (credit for time served), 9 days suspended on substance abuse treatment completion, 12 months unsupervised probation, and ~$4,593 in fines on a payment plan. The firm pulled the case out of the felony tier entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in July 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after sentence completion under the misdemeanor designation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony Aggravated DUI with passenger under 15 designated to Class 1 Misdemeanor at sentencing with no felony record | |
| 2023 | Felony | Aggravated DUI (ARS § 28-1383), Class 4 Felony | Class 6 felony Criminal Trespass 1st conviction exposure: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, lifetime federal firearm prohibition on DV designation, mandatory DV offender treatment program, immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record on designation with lifetime collateral consequences for employment and housing. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to a Class 6 Undesignated Felony structure under ARS § 13-604. The client received 2 years supervised probation in lieu of prison, with DV offender treatment program required. The undesignated structure preserves the path to misdemeanor designation upon successful probation completion. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in August 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion under the anticipated misdemeanor designation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony Criminal Trespass 1st structured as undesignated with probation in lieu of prison and future misdemeanor designation path | |
| 2023 | Felony | Two separate cases of Aggravated DUI - License Suspended/Revoked (ARS § 28-1383(A)(1)), each a Class 4 Felony | Class 4 Aggravated DUI conviction exposure: mandatory prison range under ARS § 28-1383 (presumptive 2.5 years prison, max 3.75 years aggravated), no probation eligibility on standard Aggravated DUI counts, fines and surcharges up to $150,000, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Class 4 Aggravated DUI to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 plus a companion Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client received 2 years supervised probation plus 30 days flat jail on the DUI count, in lieu of mandatory prison on the Class 4 Aggravated DUI. The firm also secured waiver of approximately $3,000 in jail costs. The undesignated structure on the felony preserves the path to misdemeanor designation upon successful probation completion. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in August 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028 on the felony count and approximately 2027 on the DUI count. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Aggravated DUI amended down to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment plus C1M DUI with probation and $3,000 jail-cost waiver | |
| 2023 | Felony | Aggravated DUI - Driving on Suspended License (ARS § 28-1383(A)(2)(a)), Class 4 Felony | Class 4 Aggravated DUI conviction exposure on each count: mandatory prison range under ARS § 28-1383 (presumptive 2.5 years prison, max 3.75 years aggravated), no probation eligibility on standard Aggravated DUI counts, fines and surcharges up to $150,000 per case, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record. Two cases running consecutively would have stacked to 5+ years of prison exposure. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure across both cases, the State agreed to a global resolution with 4 months prison plus 3 years supervised probation on each case, running concurrent. The client served the 4-month prison term and entered concurrent probation. The firm pulled the case out of the presumptive 2.5-year prison range on each F4 count and prevented the two cases from running consecutively. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in approximately December 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2031, five years after sentence completion under the Class 4 felony wait. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two Class 4 Aggravated DUI cases resolved with 4 months prison and concurrent probation in lieu of consecutive presumptive prison terms | |
| 2023 | Felony | Possession or Use of Dangerous Drugs (ARS § 13-3407(A)(1)), Class 4 Felony | Class 4 Aggravated DUI conviction exposure: mandatory prison range under ARS § 28-1383 (presumptive 2.5 years prison, max 3.75 years aggravated), no probation eligibility on standard Aggravated DUI counts, fines and surcharges up to $150,000, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State agreed to 4 months prison plus 3 years supervised probation, in lieu of the 2.5-year presumptive prison term. The client served the 4-month prison term and entered probation. The firm pulled the case substantially below the presumptive prison range. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in approximately January 2027. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2032, five years after sentence completion under the Class 4 felony wait. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Aggravated DUI resolved with 4 months prison and 3 years probation in lieu of the 2.5-year presumptive prison term | |
| 2023 | Felony | Possession of Narcotic Drugs for Sale or Possession (ARS § 13-3408), Class 4 Felony; Drug Paraphernalia (ARS § 13-3415), Class 6 Felony; DUI Drugs/Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Class 4 felony Dangerous Drug Possession conviction exposure: 1 year to 3.75 years prison (presumptive 2.5 years) without priors; with repetitive enhancement, the range climbs significantly (the State pursued enhancements that pushed potential exposure above 15 years of prison). Fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, a permanent felony record, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, and significant collateral consequences for employment, housing, and immigration. State's initial position was 6 months of initial in-custody jail. | After Future First negotiated the plea and pressed the State on the case, the State agreed to 2 years of Intensive Probation Supervision (IPS) in lieu of prison. The judge denied the State's request for 6 months of initial jail. The court ordered 360 hours of community service and a deferred 3-month jail term contingent on probation compliance (removable by probation or the defense before October 2024). $1,780 in fines plus fees. The firm avoided trial and the potential 15+ years of DOC time the State had threatened. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in October 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2030, five years after sentence completion under the Class 4 felony wait. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 felony dangerous drug possession resolved with 2-year IPS probation in lieu of prison and State's 6-month jail request denied | |
| 2023 | Felony | Two counts of Drug Paraphernalia Possession or Use (ARS § 13-3415(A)), both Class 6 Undesignated Felonies | Combined exposure: Class 4 felony narcotic drug count carries 1 year to 3.75 years prison (presumptive 2.5 years), fines up to $150,000; Class 6 drug paraphernalia carries 4 months to 2 years prison; plus the C1M DUI Drug exposure. Total felony exposure pushed multiple years of prison time and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure across all counts, the State agreed to a global resolution: both felony drug counts (the Class 4 narcotic drug count and the Class 6 paraphernalia count) entered into the Maricopa County Attorney's Felony Diversion Program, dismissed upon program completion; the DUI Drug count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3) resolved with a plea, 1 day jail (with $308 in jail-cost savings), 3 years supervised probation, substance abuse treatment, and MADD victim impact panel. The firm pulled both felony drug counts out of the prison range entirely and secured a no-felony-conviction resolution. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible on the DUI count after probation discharge in November 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on the felony drug counts upon diversion completion. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 narcotic drug felony and Class 6 paraphernalia felony dismissed via diversion plus companion Phoenix Extreme DUI case dismissed | |
| 2023 | Felony | Possession of Narcotic Drugs for Sale (ARS § 13-3408(A)(2)), Class 2 Felony | Class 6 felony Drug Paraphernalia conviction exposure on each count: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year per count), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, lifetime federal firearm prohibition, and a permanent felony record on designation with lifetime collateral consequences. Two cases stacked consecutively would have run multiple years of prison exposure. | After Future First negotiated the plea structure across both cases, the State agreed to 2 years supervised probation concurrent on both cases, with both counts structured as Class 6 Undesignated Felonies under ARS § 13-604. The client received probation in lieu of prison, with substance abuse treatment required. The undesignated structure preserves the path to misdemeanor designation upon successful probation completion. The firm prevented the cases from running consecutively and pulled both out of the prison range. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in December 2025. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after sentence completion under the anticipated misdemeanor designation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two Class 6 Undesignated Felony drug paraphernalia cases resolved with concurrent probation and future misdemeanor designation path | |
| 2023 | Felony | Disorderly Conduct - Weapon/Instrument (ARS § 13-2904(A)(6)), Class 6 Undesignated Felony | Class 2 felony narcotic-sale conviction exposure: mitigated 3 years prison, presumptive 5 years, maximum aggravated 12.5 years, fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges, threshold-amount rules typically barring probation, immigration consequences, lifetime firearm prohibition, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down to Class 3 Felony Attempt to Commit Narcotic Drug Possession for Sale under ARS §§ 13-3408 and 13-1001. The client received 12 months county jail through December 17, 2024, followed by 3 years supervised probation through December 2026, 360 hours of community restitution, and ~$3,624 in fines plus probation service fee. The firm pulled the case out of the Class 2 felony range entirely and kept the client out of state prison. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in December 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2031, five years after sentence completion. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 2 felony narcotic drug sale amended down to Class 3 Attempt with county jail and probation in lieu of state prison | |
| 2022 | Felony | Misconduct Involving Weapons - Possession of Weapon by Prohibited Person (ARS § 13-3102(A)(4)), Class 4 Felony | Felony conviction with up to 1 year jail exposure on a Class 6, probation, and a permanent felony record. State sought traditional prosecution through Maricopa County Superior Court. | After Future First's defense work secured entry into the Maricopa County Attorney's Felony Diversion Program, the client completed every condition and the State moved to dismiss with prejudice. Case dismissed in 2022. No conviction entered. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available in 2022 (immediately upon dismissal). Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Maricopa County Superior Court | Felony residential trespass charge dismissed after diversion completion, sparing the client a permanent felony record | |
| 2022 | Felony | Solicitation to Commit Burglary in the Third Degree (ARS § 13-1506(A)(1) and ARS § 13-1002), Class 6 Undesignated Felony | Class 4 Aggravated DUI conviction exposure: mandatory prison range under ARS § 28-1383 (presumptive 2.5 years prison, max 3.75 years aggravated), no probation eligibility on standard Aggravated DUI counts, fines and surcharges up to $150,000, mandatory 24-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, license revocation, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, and a permanent felony record. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State amended the lead charge down from Class 4 Aggravated DUI to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment under ARS § 13-1201 plus a companion Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client received 2 years probation in lieu of prison. The firm pulled the case out of the Class 4 felony tier entirely and structured the felony count as undesignated so successful probation completion opens the door to misdemeanor designation under ARS § 13-604. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible after probation discharge in 2024. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2029 on the felony count and approximately 2027 on the DUI count. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 Aggravated DUI amended down to Class 6 Undesignated Endangerment plus C1M DUI with probation in lieu of mandatory prison | |
| 2021 | Felony | Burglary in the Second Degree (ARS § 13-1507(A)) repetitive, Class 3 Felony; Robbery (ARS § 13-1902(A)), Class 4 Felony | First State plea offer: 7 years ADOC prison stipulated on Count 1 (Burglary) plus probation on Count 2 (Robbery) upon release. Probation NOT available on Count 1. Range on Count 1 alone: 3.25 to 16.25 years with repetitive enhancement and aggravators. Restitution $2,255.31 to victims. | After Future First's plea renegotiation over the following months, the final accepted plea: 5 years ADOC prison on Count 2 (Robbery, repetitive moved here) plus 3 years supervised probation on Count 1 (Burglary) upon release. Probation IS available on Count 1 in final structure. Same restitution. 2 years (730 days) of stipulated prison saved. Actual time-in-custody reduction approximately 620 days at 85%. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Felony Burglary and Robbery prison sentence reduced by 2 years, 730 days of prison saved | |
| 2021 | Felony | Forgery - Possession of a Forged Instrument (ARS § 13-2002), Class 4 Felony | State filed with an allegation of prior felony convictions, which would have placed the client in the repetitive sentencing range under ARS § 13-703 (2.25 years to 7.5 years prison, presumptive 4.5 years). Without the priors allegation, Class 4 felony exposure runs 1 year to 3.75 years prison, presumptive 2.5 years. Mandatory DNA testing, open restitution, and lifetime felony record on conviction. | After Future First first secured the dismissal without prejudice of an earlier indictment on the same conduct (CR2017-148949), then negotiated the plea on the re-indicted case to drop the prior felony allegation entirely, the client received 3 years Intensive Probation Supervision (IPS), no jail, no prison. The firm then petitioned the court to modify the terms, and the court moved the client from IPS to standard supervised probation in 2020. After the client completed every condition and graduated IPS, the court granted early termination of probation effective April 30, 2021. Total court financial obligations $55 in assessments plus IPS service fees. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible upon discharge in 2021. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible April 30, 2026, five years from sentence completion. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 felony forgery resolved with no prison, prior-felony allegation dismissed, and early probation termination | |
| 2021 | Felony | Two counts of Misconduct Involving Weapons - Possession of Weapon by Prohibited Person (ARS § 13-3102(A)(4)), each a Class 4 Felony | State offered the presumptive 2.5-year prison term under ARS § 13-702. Maximum exposure up to 3 years and aggravated exposure up to 3.75 years. Mandatory weapon forfeiture, DNA sample, community supervision after release, and fines and assessments up to $150,000 plus a 78% surcharge. | After Future First negotiated a global resolution combining the two pending weapons cases, the court imposed a below-presumptive 2-year prison term to ADOC, with 78 days of presentence credit, served concurrent with a second weapons case. Community supervision waived under ARS § 13-603(K). Final financial obligations totaled $64. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 4 felony weapons charge resolved with a below-presumptive 2-year prison term and concurrent treatment with a second weapons case | |
| 2021 | Felony | Possession of a Controlled Substance (ARS § 13-3405(A)(1)), Class 6 Felony | State offered the presumptive 2.5-year prison term. Mandatory weapon forfeiture, DNA sample, community supervision after release, restitution, fines and assessments up to $150,000 plus an 83% surcharge. | After Future First's global resolution work consolidated both weapons cases under a single plea, the stipulated 2.5-year prison term ran concurrent with the companion case, leaving the client with one effective period of imprisonment. Count 2 dismissed. The allegation of prior adult felony convictions and the allegation of multiple offense dates dismissed under the plea. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Second Class 4 Felony weapons case resolved with a fully concurrent prison term, no additional time served | |
| 2021 | Felony | Possession of Narcotic Drugs for Sale (ARS § 13-3408(A)(2)), Class 2 Felony | Per count: presumptive 1.5 years prison, max 2.5 years prison, max aggravated 3.75 years, fine up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution. Two felony convictions on record. Felony immigration consequences. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the State dismissed one count entirely and amended the remaining count down from Class 5 Criminal Damage to a Class 6 undesignated felony of Attempt to Commit Criminal Damage. The client received supervised probation in lieu of prison. Future First then moved for early termination of probation and designation to misdemeanor. The court granted both in 2022, terminating probation roughly four months early and designating the offense a misdemeanor under ARS § 13-604. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2025, three years after sentence completion under the misdemeanor designation. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two Class 5 felony criminal damage counts reduced to one Class 6 undesignated, then designated misdemeanor with early probation termination | |
| 2021 | Felony | Attempt to Commit Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation (ARS § 13-1803 and ARS § 13-1001), Class 6 Undesignated Felony; Drug Paraphernalia Possess/Use (ARS § 13-3415(A)), Class 6 Undesignated Felony | Class 2 felony narcotic-sale exposure: mitigated 3 years prison, presumptive 5 years, maximum aggravated 12.5 years, fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges. Because the State alleged a threshold amount of fentanyl under ARS § 13-3401, the case was ineligible for probation and would have required a mandatory prison sentence on conviction. Lifetime felony record, immigration consequences, and firearm prohibition on conviction. | After Future First refused the State's initial plea offer (which required a guilty plea to an amended Class 2 felony, 6 months mandatory jail with no credit, supervised probation, $2,000 drug fine plus surcharge, 360 hours community service, substance abuse treatment, periodic testing, and forfeiture of weapons and currency), pushed the State on its evidence and theory of the case, and pressed the issues at multiple settlement conferences, the State filed its own Motion to Dismiss. The court granted dismissal without prejudice in 2021. No conviction. No prison. No probation. No fine. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 2 felony fentanyl-sale charge dismissed outright with no prison after defense refused plea and pressed evidence issues | |
| 2021 | Felony | Possession or Use of Marijuana (ARS § 13-3405(A)(1)), Class 6 Felony | Endangerment exposure: 4 months to 2 years prison, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, supervised probation up to 3 years, restitution. Companion DUI exposure: standard DUI penalties including jail, fines, IID, license action, probation. Restitution to City of Phoenix Street Transportation $2,735.56. | After Future First negotiated the plea, the disposition came in at 2 years supervised probation on the Endangerment count and 2 years supervised probation on the DUI count plus 3 months flat time county jail (January to April 2021), 12-month IID, restitution paid in full, 100 hours community restitution, and standard DUI program terms. The firm kept the client out of prison on the Endangerment count entirely. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now once all sentence terms complete. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028 on Endangerment (5-year wait from probation discharge) and approximately 2025 on DUI (three years after counseling completion). | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony Endangerment plus DUI resolved with probation and 3-month jail term in lieu of prison | |
| 2021 | Felony | Aggravated DUI - Passenger Under 15 (ARS § 28-1383(A)(3)), Class 6 Felony | Class 6 undesignated felony exposure: 4 months to 2 years prison (presumptive 1 year), supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, a permanent felony record if designated, and lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First's defense work secured entry into the Felony Pretrial Intervention Program (FPIP), the client completed every condition. The State filed a Suspension of Prosecution and the court closed the case without a judgment of guilt. No conviction. No prison. No probation imposed. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 undesignated felony Solicitation to Commit Burglary 3rd dismissed after Felony Pretrial Intervention Program completion | |
| 2020 | Felony | Two counts of Criminal Damage (ARS § 13-1602(A)(1)), each a Class 5 Felony | Up to 2 years prison under aggravated terms, probation exposure, fines and surcharges, plus an active arrest warrant. | After Future First filed a Motion to Dismiss under Proposition 207 and a Motion to Quash the outstanding warrant, the State filed its non-objection and the court dismissed the case with prejudice and quashed the warrant the same day. No conviction means ARS § 13-905 set-aside does not apply. Sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available in 2020 as a dismissed matter. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Felony drug case dismissed with prejudice after the firm pressed Proposition 207 dismissal and quashed an active warrant | |
| 2020 | Felony | Possession or Use of Narcotic Drugs (ARS § 13-3408(A)(1)), Class 6 Undesignated Felony | Class 6 felony conviction exposure: 4 months to 2 years of prison (presumptive 1 year), aggravated maximum 2 years, supervised probation eligibility, fines up to $150,000 plus 78% surcharge, restitution, a permanent felony record, and lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession. | After Future First filed Notice of Appearance and Request for Discovery and pressed the State on the proof, the State filed its own Motion and Proposed Order to Dismiss. The court granted dismissal in 2020. The case closed just as Proposition 207 reshaped Arizona marijuana law. No conviction. No prison. No probation. No fine. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately upon dismissal in 2020. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Class 6 felony marijuana possession case dismissed under the new Proposition 207 framework | |
| 2019 | Felony | Endangerment (ARS § 13-1201), Class 6 Designated Felony; DUI Liquor/Drugs (ARS § 28-1381(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor | Each Class 6 undesignated felony carried up to 1 year of jail exposure, the possibility of a prison range sentence, 18 months of probation, fines reaching $2,136 on the paraphernalia count plus surcharges, restitution to law enforcement of $200, 100 hours of community service, substance abuse treatment, and a permanent felony record if the offense designated as felony. | After Future First's defense work secured a plea structure with both counts as undesignated felonies under ARS § 13-604, the client completed all conditions early. The firm then petitioned the court in 2020 to terminate probation early and designate both counts as misdemeanors. The court granted both motions in 2020, terminating the 18-month probation term roughly six months early and designating both counts as misdemeanors. All court financial obligations paid in full. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 eligible now. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2023, three years after sentence completion, currently eligible. | Maricopa County Superior Court | Two Class 6 felonies designated misdemeanor at early discharge after firm petitioned for both designation and termination |
| Year | Type of case | Charge Type | Our result | Headline | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Case past statute of limitations. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Prefile DUI investigation closed, no charges ever filed | |
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Case past statute of limitations. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Prefile DUI investigation closed, no charges ever filed | |
| 2025 | Prefile | Investigation (charge type not specified) | After Future First represented the client during the prefile investigation phase, no charges were filed by the State and no formal criminal complaint was ever brought. The client avoided every consequence that follows a filed charge. | Prefile investigation closed without charges filed | |
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. The misdemeanor statute of limitations has run and the police report supports no felony charge. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Prefile DUI investigation closed with no charges filed, past statute of limitations | |
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 with companion drug investigation (ARS § 13-3408) and traffic citation | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed on the DUI matter. The misdemeanor statute of limitations has run, and the only physical evidence on a related drug investigation was residue on currency, which the State did not pursue at the felony level. A separate Justice Court traffic citation was dismissed with prejudice after the client completed a diversion class. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on both matters. | Prefile DUI investigation closed with no charges filed; companion traffic citation dismissed with prejudice after diversion | |
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. The misdemeanor statute of limitations has run by approximately one year. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Prefile DUI investigation closed with no charges filed, one year past statute of limitations | |
| 2025 | Prefile | Felony-level investigation in a sensitive category | After Future First's prefile defense work, the investigating detective inactivated the case because no corroborating video evidence was located and no medical exam was conducted within the relevant timeframe. The client did not speak with the detective on counsel's advice. No charges were filed. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Felony-level prefile investigation in a sensitive category closed without charges after detective inactivated the case | |
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed on the Buckeye DUI investigation. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately on the prefile matter. Client also has a prior 2021 Goodyear DUI conviction that is separately eligible for arrest record sealing. | Prefile Buckeye DUI investigation closed with no charges filed | |
| 2025 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work on a 2024 Salt River / Scottsdale DUI matter, no charges were filed. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. | Prefile DUI matter closed with no charges filed | |
| 2023 | Prefile | DUI investigation under ARS § 28-1381 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. No conviction. No jail. No fine. No probation. No IID. Statute of limitations has run. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Phoenix-area DUI arrest closed at prefile stage with no charges ever filed | |
| 2022 | Prefile | Felony-level abuse/endangerment investigation | After Future First's prefile defense work, the investigation closed approximately 2022 with no criminal charges filed. State found no probable cause after multiple police interviews, a forensic interview, and a medical examination. Up to 3.75 years prison avoided. No conviction. No set aside required. Investigation file eligible for sealing under ARS § 13-911 immediately. | Felony abuse/endangerment investigation closed without charges, up to 3.75 years prison avoided | |
| 2022 | Prefile | Felony-level abuse investigation | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Investigation closed with no criminal prosecution. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Prefile abuse investigation closed with no charges filed and no prosecution | |
| 2022 | Prefile | Disorderly Conduct investigation under ARS § 13-2904 | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Investigation closed approximately 2022 with no criminal prosecution. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Prefile Disorderly Conduct investigation closed without charges ever filed | |
| 2022 | Prefile | Felony-level assault/misconduct investigation | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Investigation closed approximately 2022 with no criminal prosecution. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Prefile felony assault/misconduct investigation closed with no charges filed | |
| 2022 | Prefile | Felony drug possession investigation | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Investigation closed approximately 2022 with no criminal prosecution. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Prefile felony drug possession investigation closed without charges filed | |
| 2022 | Prefile | Felony-level assault/misconduct investigation | After Future First's prefile defense work, no charges were filed. Investigation closed approximately 2022 with no criminal prosecution. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 available immediately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 does not apply (no conviction). | Prefile felony assault/misconduct investigation closed without charges filed |
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