A Super Extreme DUI at Surprise City Court with an accident factor carried 14 actual jail days at the floor, an 18-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and the highest C1M fine tier. Future First reduced the case two full tiers down to Standard DUI with 4 days total custody, saving 10 jail days.
At a glance
| Court | Surprise City Court |
| Original charge | Super Extreme DUI BAC .20 or More (ARS § 28-1382(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor, with an accident factor |
| Presumptive exposure | 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; accident factor typically pushes the prosecutor’s first offer above the statutory floor |
| Result | State amended charge two full tiers down to Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1); 1 day jail and 3 days home detention (4 days total instead of 14, 10 days saved); fines dropped to the standard DUI range; restitution to two named victims to be determined separately |
| Eligibility for set aside | After sentence completion and restitution resolution under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2028 under ARS § 13-911, three years after counseling completion |
The stakes
The client faced Super Extreme DUI exposure under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) with an accident factor in Surprise City Court. Super Extreme DUI carries 45 days mandatory jail with 31 days suspendable on IID completion, leaving 14 days actual served, 18-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the highest C1M fine tier, and a permanent Super Extreme DUI on the record. Accident factors typically push prosecutors above the statutory floor and complicate any reduction.
What we did
Future First negotiated the case down two full tiers from Super Extreme DUI to Standard DUI 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 settled in the standard DUI range. Restitution to the two named victims to be determined at a separate hearing. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after sentence completion and restitution resolution. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion.
What the client said
I would fully recommend Future First Law without hesitation. Zach was professional and supportive from start to end. Beyond that, I felt like I was working with an entire team of experts throughout the process answering any and all questions I had with my situation. I couldn’t have asked for a better verdict to my case. Zach saved me time and a large amount of money from potential fines and fees in my case. The price was comparatively much more affordable and Zach and his staff earned every cent with their diligence and follow through even after my case was settled. I feel fortunate to have found this firm and I will continue to recommend them in the future.
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If you’re facing a Super Extreme DUI with accident in Arizona
Accident-involved DUI cases carry a separate set of defense problems beyond the standard impairment analysis. The State has additional evidence (collision reports, victim statements, accident reconstruction) that supports the impairment theory and creates restitution exposure. Most prosecutors open negotiations on accident-DUI cases with offers well above the statutory floor specifically because the accident factor adds aggravation.
Two-tier reductions from Super Extreme to Standard DUI on accident-involved cases are rare and depend on defense work that addresses both the BAC science and the accident-reconstruction proof. When defense counsel pushes back on both sides, the prosecutor sometimes accepts a Standard DUI plea with restitution carved out for a separate hearing, which is the structure used on this case.
Future First Criminal Law has handled accident-involved DUI cases at every tier across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Surprise City Court and other West Valley municipal courts evaluate two-tier reduction requests on Super Extreme accident cases.
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 Super Extreme DUI with accident 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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