An Extreme DUI plus Resisting Arrest combo at Scottsdale City Court carried 9 actual jail days at the Extreme floor, a 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and a permanent Resisting Arrest stripe on the record. Future First reduced the DUI to Standard tier and dismissed the Resisting Arrest count entirely.
At a glance
| Court | Scottsdale City Court |
| Original charges | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor; Resisting Arrest (ARS § 13-2508), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Extreme DUI 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 every law enforcement and security background check |
| Result | State dismissed the Resisting Arrest count entirely; State amended Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1); 1 day jail instead of 9-day Extreme floor (8 jail days saved); approximately $1,567 in fines; counseling completed; case routed through veterans court for treatment-track structure |
| Eligibility for set aside | After sentence completion under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2027 under ARS § 13-911, three years after counseling completion |
The stakes
The client faced an Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) together with a Resisting Arrest count under ARS § 13-2508 in Scottsdale City Court. The Extreme DUI carried 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and a permanent Extreme DUI record. The Resisting Arrest count added a second permanent misdemeanor with a “crimes against a peace officer” flag that surfaces on every law enforcement and security background check.
What we did
Future First worked the case on two fronts. Future First negotiated the State to dismiss the Resisting Arrest count entirely and to amend the Extreme DUI down to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail instead of the Extreme floor of 9 days, paid roughly $1,567 in fines, completed counseling, and avoided the Resisting Arrest stripe on the record. The case routed through veterans court for treatment-track structure. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2027, three years after counseling completion.
What the client said
Zach and his whole team were awesome! They gave me such a peace of mind working on my dui to insure the best case scenario for me. My case got sent over to veterans court which was an amazing experience to which they focus on getting you the help you need! Very great and sincere people all around.
— Verified Google review
If you’re facing a DUI with Resisting Arrest in Arizona
Companion Resisting Arrest counts under ARS § 13-2508 are common add-ons to DUI cases when the arrest involves any pushback, verbal escalation, or non-cooperation during the stop. The companion count exists separately from the DUI and carries its own jail exposure, probation tail, and the law-enforcement-flag designation that affects every future security clearance and licensing review.
Securing a full dismissal of the Resisting Arrest count while also reducing the lead DUI charge to a lower tier is a two-front win. The dismissed Resisting Arrest count means no second misdemeanor enters the record, no probation overlay sits on top of the DUI sentence, and no peace-officer flag attaches to the background check. Pairing the dismissal with the DUI tier reduction compounds the benefit across both the immediate sentence and the long-tail record consequences.
Veterans treatment courts in Arizona offer a structured treatment-track alternative for eligible defendants with military service. The treatment-track structure can replace standard probation supervision with targeted services for the underlying issues, which is the path this case took.
Future First Criminal Law has handled DUI cases with companion Resisting Arrest charges across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Scottsdale City Court and other municipal courts evaluate companion-charge dismissal negotiations.
Related resources
- Arizona DUI defense — full overview of how we handle every tier of DUI charge
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a DUI conviction
Call us
Facing a DUI with Resisting Arrest in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona DUI cases at every tier. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
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