Super Extreme DUI Cases in Mesa

DUI Attorney Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe & the Entire East Valley

**DUI laws have changed effective 1/1/12 -- please contact the Firm regarding these changes and how they may impact your case.

'Super' extreme DUI refers to instances in which your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .20% or greater within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. The mandatory minimum penalty for a first time 'super' extreme DUI includes 45 days in jail, suspension of your driver’s license for 90 days to 1 year, and up to 5 years probation. Your vehicle will be impounded for 30 days and you will be required to use an ignition interlock device and participate in alcohol screening, monitoring and counseling. You will also be required to pay (not less than) a $500 fine, a $250 DUI abatement fee, a $1,000 prison construction fee and $1,000 to the state general fund. Maximum penalties for a first time "super" extreme DUI can include 6 months in jail and a $2,500 fine with an 84% surcharge. Repeat offenders can face much harsher penalties. For help in possibly avoiding or reducing the penalties associated with a 'super' extreme DUI, contact a Mesa DUI lawyer to discuss your options.

Mesa DUI Lawyer Defends Your Rights

For an aggressive and experienced DUI defense attorney, contact The Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew. Mr. Buckallew has a unique understanding in both criminal law as well as the scientific aspect of defending DUI cases. In addition to his concentration on criminal litigation during law school, he has also received a Master's in Forensic Science (M.F.S.) degree. This level of education and training enables him to adroitly investigate both the legal and factual evidence, as well as the scientific evidence against you. There are many cases in which he has been able to identify deficiencies in various aspects of the evidence, resulting in the acquittal or dismissal of these cases. Additionaly, identification of any violations of an individual's constitutional rights and litigating these issues have also resulted in the acquittal or dismissal of cases he has handled. His thorough preparation and proficiency in developing a strong defense is evident in the results he has been able to achieve over the course of his practice.

Contact a Mesa DUI attorney for legal assistance if you have been charged with Super Extreme DUI.