An Extreme DUI at Tempe Municipal Court with a crash factor carried 9 actual jail days at the floor, a 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, and the highest C1M fine tier. Future First reduced the case to Standard DUI with 5 days total custody, saving 4 jail days.
At a glance
| Court | Tempe Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor, with a crash factor |
| Presumptive exposure | 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 highest C1M fines, and a permanent Extreme DUI record; the crash factor typically pushes the prosecutor’s first offer higher than the statutory floor |
| Result | State amended charge to Standard DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1); 1 day jail and 4 days continuous alcohol monitoring (5 days total instead of 9, 4 days saved); counseling already completed; fines dropped to the standard DUI range; restitution to be determined separately |
| Eligibility for set aside | After sentence completion under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2028 under ARS § 13-911, three years after counseling completion |
The stakes
The client faced Extreme DUI exposure under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) with a crash factor in Tempe Municipal Court. Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days that can be suspended on IID completion, leaving 9 days actual served, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, fines in the highest C1M tier, and a permanent Extreme DUI record. The crash factor typically pushes the prosecutor’s first offer higher than the statutory floor.
What we did
Future First negotiated the case down from Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1). The client served 1 day jail and 4 days continuous alcohol monitoring (5 days total), cutting 4 days off the Extreme floor of 9. The client had already completed counseling. Fines settled in the standard DUI range, with restitution to be determined separately. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after counseling completion.
What the client said
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— Verified Google review
If you’re facing an Extreme DUI with crash in Arizona
Pre-sentencing counseling completion is one of the most useful defense moves on any DUI case. When the client completes the required alcohol screening and counseling before the plea is locked in, the prosecutor and judge often accept a sentence structure that does not require additional counseling time. The crash factor on Extreme DUI cases typically drives the prosecutor’s first offer above the statutory floor, but pre-completion of counseling addresses one of the prosecutor’s key concerns and creates room for tier-reduction negotiations.
The 5-day total custody structure (1 day jail plus 4 days continuous alcohol monitoring) is below the Standard DUI floor in some jurisdictions and is the lowest custody structure typically available on a Standard DUI plea with a crash factor still on the record. Continuous alcohol monitoring is served outside of physical custody and allows the client to maintain employment and routine life during the monitoring period.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Extreme DUI cases with crash factors across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Tempe Municipal Court and other municipal courts evaluate tier-reduction requests on Extreme DUI cases with collision involvement.
Related resources
- Arizona DUI defense — full overview of how we handle every tier of DUI charge
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a DUI conviction
Call us
Facing an Extreme DUI with crash 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.