Facing The Harshest DUI Penalties? Aggressive Defense From NCDD-Trained Attorney
Super Extreme DUI Defense Attorney In Yuma, AZ - BAC 0.20% Or Higher
Facing The Harshest DUI Penalties? Aggressive Defense From NCDD-Trained Attorney
A Super Extreme DUI is Arizona's most severe misdemeanor DUI charge. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) measures 0.20% or higher, you face the harshest mandatory penalties under Arizona law short of a felony conviction. This includes 45 days of mandatory jail time, fines exceeding $2,750, extended license suspension and an ignition interlock requirement that can last 18 months or longer. These are not maximum penalties that might be reduced. These are mandatory minimums that judges have no authority to waive.
When your freedom hangs in the balance and the consequences are this severe, you need an attorney with specialized training in DUI defense. Mr. Cordova is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), where he received advanced training in challenging breathalyzer and blood test results. At this BAC level, the margin for error in testing equipment and procedures becomes critical. A BAC reading error of just a few hundredths of a percent could mean the difference between a Super Extreme DUI and an Extreme DUI, which carries significantly less jail time. Call (928) 783-0112 now for immediate legal help. We're available 24/7 because Super Extreme DUI cases require immediate action to protect your rights and build the strongest possible defense.
You have only 30 days to request an MVD hearing. Don't wait. Call our 24/7 emergency line now for immediate legal help from an NCDD-trained DUI defense attorney.
Available 24/7 | Hablamos Español
Under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 28-1382, a Super Extreme DUI occurs when a person operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20% or more within two hours of driving. This is two and a half times the legal limit of 0.08% for a standard DUI.
Arizona law establishes three tiers of DUI charges based on BAC level, with penalties increasing at each tier:
Super Extreme DUI is the most serious misdemeanor DUI charge in Arizona. The only more severe DUI charges are Aggravated DUI offenses, which are felonies reserved for situations involving license suspension violations, multiple prior DUI convictions, DUI with a minor in the vehicle, or DUI while traveling wrong way on the road.
The prosecution doesn't need to show that you were driving dangerously or that you caused an accident. They only need to prove that your BAC was 0.20% or higher within two hours of driving. This makes attacking the reliability and accuracy of the BAC test result absolutely critical to your defense.
Super Extreme DUI carries the harshest mandatory penalties for any misdemeanor DUI charge in Arizona. These are not negotiable. Judges cannot reduce them, even if this is your first offense and even if you have an otherwise clean record. Here's what you're facing:
Remember: These are mandatory minimums, not maximums. Judges can impose even harsher sentences if aggravating factors exist, such as accidents, injuries, property damage, reckless driving or children in the vehicle. Additional factors like prior criminal history or probation violations can also increase penalties.
Beyond criminal penalties, a Super Extreme DUI conviction will impact your employment, professional licenses, security clearances, insurance rates and immigration status. For non-citizens, any DUI conviction can result in deportation or denial of citizenship applications.
The stakes are incredibly high. But these penalties only apply if you're convicted. An experienced DUI defense attorney can challenge the BAC evidence, file motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence and fight for reduced charges or case dismissal.
Super Extreme DUI cases are built on a single foundation: the BAC test result. If that foundation crumbles, the prosecution's entire case falls apart or they're forced to reduce the charge to a lesser offense with dramatically reduced penalties. Here's how we attack that foundation:
At a BAC of 0.20% or higher, even small errors in testing equipment or procedures can have enormous consequences. Breathalyzers require meticulous calibration and maintenance. Blood tests require proper collection, preservation, storage and chain of custody. We investigate calibration records, maintenance logs, officer training and laboratory procedures to find errors that could invalidate the test results.
Alcohol doesn't instantly appear in your bloodstream. It takes time to absorb from your stomach into your blood. Your BAC continues to rise for 30 to 90 minutes after your last drink. If you were stopped shortly after drinking, your BAC may have been below 0.20% while you were driving but continued rising during the time between the stop and when the test was administered. This can reduce the charge to Extreme DUI.
Breathalyzers measure alcohol vapor in your breath, not alcohol in your blood. Residual alcohol in your mouth from recent drinking, dental conditions, acid reflux (GERD), or certain diets can cause falsely elevated readings. Medical conditions like diabetes can also cause the body to produce compounds that breathalyzers incorrectly read as alcohol. We investigate these possibilities and challenge unreliable results.
Police officers must follow strict protocols when administering DUI tests. They must be properly trained, observe you for a specific period before testing, follow manufacturer guidelines for the testing equipment, and document their procedures accurately. We review body camera footage, dashcam video, and police reports to identify protocol violations that can invalidate test results.
Your Fourth Amendment rights protect you from illegal searches and seizures. Police must have reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle and probable cause to arrest you for DUI. If the initial traffic stop was unlawful, if the officer lacked probable cause to arrest, or if your rights were violated during the investigation, all evidence obtained can be suppressed. This often results in case dismissal.
Blood tests are considered more accurate than breath tests, but they're only reliable if proper procedures are followed. Blood must be drawn by qualified medical personnel, preserved with the correct additives, stored at proper temperatures, and maintain documented chain of custody from collection through laboratory analysis. Any break in this chain or procedural error can invalidate the results.
The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) is the premier organization for attorneys who specialize in DUI defense. NCDD training covers the science of alcohol absorption and elimination, breathalyzer technology and potential errors, blood testing procedures and laboratory standards, field sobriety test administration, and cross-examination techniques for DUI experts.
When you're facing a Super Extreme DUI charge with a BAC reading of 0.20% or higher, the technical aspects of testing become absolutely critical to your defense. You need an attorney who doesn't just understand the law but also understands the science. Mr. Cordova's NCDD training means he knows how to challenge the reliability of breathalyzers, identify procedural errors in blood testing, cross-examine state experts effectively, and present complex scientific defenses in ways that judges and juries understand.
Most DUI attorneys don't have this specialized training. They may be excellent litigators, but they lack the technical knowledge to effectively challenge high BAC readings. When the difference between 45 days in jail and 30 days in jail depends on whether the BAC was 0.20% or 0.15%, you need an attorney with the expertise to question that measurement. Learn more about Mr. Cordova's background and specialized training.
Super Extreme DUI cases move quickly, and critical deadlines start immediately after your arrest. Missing these deadlines can permanently damage your case and limit your defense options. Here's what you need to know:
When you're arrested for DUI in Arizona, your driver's license is confiscated and you receive a temporary permit valid for only 30 days. You have exactly 30 days from the date of arrest to request an administrative hearing with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to challenge the automatic license suspension. If you miss this deadline, your license is automatically suspended and you lose your right to a hearing. We handle this request immediately.
Critical evidence can disappear quickly. Breathalyzer calibration records, police body camera footage, dashcam video, and witness memories all deteriorate or become unavailable over time. We begin investigating immediately to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, photograph the scene, and obtain records before they're destroyed or lost.
The prosecution starts building their case the moment you're arrested. You should too. Early investigation and aggressive pre-trial motion practice can make the difference between conviction and dismissal. We file motions to suppress evidence, challenge the admissibility of BAC results, and attack weaknesses in the prosecution's case before trial even begins.
At a BAC of 0.20% or higher, prosecutors will argue that you were severely impaired and posed a serious danger. They'll use the high BAC reading to justify maximum penalties and resist plea negotiations. You need an attorney with the technical expertise to challenge that BAC reading and the trial experience to fight back against an aggressive prosecution.
Below are answers to common questions about Super Extreme DUI charges in Arizona. For specific advice about your case, call (928) 783-0112 for a confidential consultation.
You're facing mandatory jail time, thousands in fines and life-changing consequences. Don't face this alone. Call our 24/7 emergency line now for aggressive defense from an NCDD-trained attorney who specializes in challenging high BAC readings.
Available 24/7 | NCDD Member | Bilingual English/Spanish
Hablamos Español
Contact us online or call now for immediate help with your Super Extreme DUI case. Time is running out.