A Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI charge at Tempe Municipal Court would have triggered the full DUI penalty stack on conviction. Future First demanded discovery and pressed the State on its proof until the charge was dismissed in full.
At a glance
| Court | Tempe Municipal Court |
| Original charge | DUI (ARS § 28-1381), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive 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, up to 5 years probation |
| Result | DUI charge dismissed in full in March 2023; no conviction; no jail; no fine; no IID; no probation |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 misdemeanor DUI charge in Tempe Municipal Court under ARS § 28-1381. A DUI conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days under the Class 1 Misdemeanor ceiling, 10 days mandatory jail with 9 suspendable on screening, fines and assessments commonly $1,500 to $2,000 plus surcharges, a 12-month MVD ignition interlock, MADD victim impact panel, alcohol screening and counseling, license suspension, and probation up to 5 years.
What we did
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 was entered. No jail, fine, IID, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal.
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If you’re facing a DUI in Arizona
Full dismissals on DUI cases happen when the defense surfaces real proof problems and the State concludes the case cannot meet its burden. Discovery is the foundation. Police reports, body-worn camera, dashcam, breath instrument calibration records, blood draw chain of custody, and Standardized Field Sobriety Test conditions all become potential dismissal levers when the underlying record doesn’t support the State’s narrative.
Future First Criminal Law has handled DUI cases at every tier across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Tempe Municipal Court and other municipal courts handle proof-quality challenges.
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 case
Call us
Facing a DUI in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona DUI cases at every tier. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona DUI law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.