EXTREME DUI (.168 BAC) REDUCED to RECKLESS DRIVING/UNDERAGE DRINK and DRIVE with ZERO DAYS in JAIL – State v. Mr. M. (DMC No. 8745) (Prescott Justice Court 2009-031145J): Mr. M. was seen by a DPS Officer travelling north on State Route 89 at Mile Post 313. The officer said that Mr. M. was weaving within his lane, and travelling 62 in a 50 mph zone. After Mr. M. was pulled over, it was discovered he was underage and had been drinking. He was eventually brought to the station where he provided a .168 blood test. Because Mr. M. had been booked into jail and not informed of his right to obtain an Independent Blood Test at a hospital of his choosing, we were able to convince the Prosecutor to reduce the Extreme DUI to non DUI charges of Reckless Driving and Underage Drink and Drive, both with zero days in jail. Originally Mr. M. was facing 30 days in jail.
