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A former Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with Extreme DUI has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years probation.

The charges stem from an accident that occurred back in September. Deputy Daniel Williams was found in a crashed patrol car. According to the prosecution Williams’ blood alcohol concentration was .251, more than three times the legal limit.

In the state of Arizona, any driver found operating or in control of a vehicle with a BAC of .15 or more will be arrested and charged with Extreme DUI.  

Williams sustained only minor injuries, but a dog that was in the vehicle was killed in the accident.

In addition to the DUI charges, Williams was also charged with criminal damage.

Williams was fired from the sheriff’s department the day after the accident.

Although Williams was charged with Extreme DUI, any driver found with a BAC of .20 or more could be charged with Super Extreme DUI. Both of these offenses can lead to strict penalties, including incarceration, large fines, driver's license suspension, ignition interlock device installation, probation, and more. The best way to protect yourself following a DUI arrest is by contacting an experience DUI defense attorney. At the Knowles Law Firm, PLC, a knowledgeable and aggressive Phoenix DUI lawyer can defend you against your charges at both the MVD hearing and in criminal court in an effort to secure the best possible resolution to your case.

Arizona is one of the few states in the country that has something called “Extreme DUI” and “Super Extreme DUI.”  Both of these offenses are enhanced versions of a basic  DUI charge:

Extreme DUI

A defendant will face Extreme DUI charges if his or her blood alcohol concentration is .15% or higher.  At this point, the driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle is severely compromised.  Extreme DUI is punishable by:

• A 90-day driver’s license suspension
• Up to 5 years probation
• 30 days in jail
• Mandatory participation in an alcohol treatment program
• Installation of an ignition interlock device

A second Extreme DUI conviction will result in further enhanced penalties, such as:

• $2,000 or more in fines
• A 1-year driver’s license revocation
• Up to 5 years probation
• 60 days in jail, 120 days total
• Mandatory participation in an alcohol treatment program
• Installation of an ignition interlock device

Super Extreme DUI

Super Extreme DUI charges will be brought against any driver found operating a vehicle with a BAC level of .20% or more.  This is the most serious DUI charge a person can face, and involves much higher penalties, including:

• 45 to 180 days in jail
• Installation of an ignition interlock device for 18 months
• Up to 5 years probation
• More than $3,000 in fines
• Driver’s license suspension/revocation

Naturally, if you are charged with a second Super Extreme DUI, the penalties will be much harsher.