An Extreme DUI charge at Tempe Municipal Court carried 9 actual jail days at the floor, a 12-month judge-ordered IID, MADD VIP, and the higher Extreme fine tier. Future First reduced the case to Standard DUI and built the home detention request into the plea so the actual custody was 1 day + 4 days home detention.
At a glance
| Court | Tempe Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Extreme DUI BAC .15 to .20 (ARS § 28-1382(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| 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, higher C1M fine tier; Tempe’s screening and home detention process requires extra forms most prosecutors do not provide until asked |
| Result | State amended charge to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1); 1 day jail + 4 days home detention (5 days total) instead of 9-day Extreme floor; fines dropped to Standard tier; IID and counseling structure aligned with Standard DUI track; 4 jail days saved |
| Eligibility for set aside | After sentence completion under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Approximately 2028 under ARS § 13-911, three years after IID removal |
The stakes
The client faced Extreme DUI under ARS § 28-1382(A)(1) in Tempe Municipal Court. Extreme DUI carries 30 days mandatory jail with 21 days suspendable on IID completion, leaving 9 days actual served, 12-month judge-ordered ignition interlock, MADD VIP, full DUI counseling, the higher C1M fine tier, and a permanent Extreme DUI record. Tempe’s screening and home detention process requires extra forms most prosecutors do not provide until asked.
What we did
Future First negotiated the case down from Extreme DUI to Standard DUI under ARS § 28-1381(A)(1) and built the home detention request into the plea so the client did not lose access to the HD option. 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 settled in the Standard tier. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 available after sentence completion. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 eligible approximately 2028, three years after IID removal.
What the client said
There is no need to look any further, you have found your legal team. I’m so happy with Zach and his team and how they helped me every step of the way. I was really scared when I got my first DUI but Zach and his team literally took the stress away and handled everything. They got me the best deal possible and Zach fought for me in court. His attention to detail and his professionalism is incredible. He is just a normal guy, insanely smart and doing what he can to help normal people like you and I to get the best deal we can. Aside from Zach’s professionalism he is incredibly nice. He CARES about his clients. Before finding Future First law firm I was feeling defeated because every law firm wanted me to pay close to 10k or slightly less and all these other fees. Those expensive law firms told me not to waste time going anywhere cheaper because I would be screwed. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to them and kept looking. I’m so grateful to Zach and his team for helping good people get the best deal. Thank you Zach and your team, not only for helping me but paving a new path in the justice system.
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If you’re facing an Extreme DUI in Tempe
Building the home detention request into the plea at sentencing is a Tempe-specific defense move. The Tempe Home Detention Program requires extra forms and prosecutor sign-off that most defendants don’t realize they need until the sentencing-day window closes. When defense counsel coordinates the HD paperwork in advance and builds the eligibility documentation into the plea negotiation, the home detention option stays available regardless of what the prosecutor’s standard sentencing position would have been.
The Standard DUI tier under § 28-1381(A)(1) eliminates the 12-month judge-ordered IID requirement specific to Extreme DUI convictions. MVD’s separate administrative IID applies to any DUI conviction, but the timeline can be different from a court-ordered IID and the supervision sits with MVD rather than the criminal court’s probation department.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Extreme DUI tier-reduction cases across Maricopa County. We know how Tempe Municipal Court and other municipal courts handle Home Detention Program documentation and tier-reduction 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 an Extreme 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.