If you are charged with a DUI in Colorado on or off your military installation, you could face judicial, as well as non-judicial, punishments. It is important to understand all potential consequences of such convictions and seek professional assistance from a defense attorney who understands military and civilian consequences. Civilian Penalties If you are charged …
Will a DUI Conviction Affect My Insurance?
Colorado Springs DUI Defense Lawyer If you are convicted of a DUI, your auto insurance company has the right to raise your auto insurance rates – regardless of whether or not you are due for a renewal. While you may be initially concerned with going to jail during your arrest, you should also be concerned …
Six Things to Know About Colorado’s New DUI Felony Law
Colorado’s Governor, John Hickenlooper, has signed a new document for legislation that offers harsher punishments for repeat DUI offenders. It will now be a felony to be a repeat offender; up until now, Colorado was one of the few states that did not have a standard felony charge for DUI offenses. In fact, there were …
Errors That Can Get Your DUI Case Dismissed
To err is human – and police and prosecutors are not immune from that fact. If you have been arrested or are being charged with a DUI, certain errors could result in your DUI case being dismissed. It is important to separate the facts from the myths in these types of situations. There are plenty …
The Three Most Common Defenses to a DUI Charge
Many people believe that there is nothing a person can do to defend a DUI charge in Colorado. However, this is far from the truth. In fact, there are a number of defenses that, when supported by evidence, can lead to your case’s dismissal or acquittal, or a favorable plea bargain. Here is a list …
Three Ways a Sober Driver Can Fail a Field Sobriety Test
Police often rely on a driver’s performance on a field sobriety tests to prove that he or she was driving under the influence. However, field sobriety tests are less than perfect, and sometimes completely sober drivers fail these tests. Here, we discuss three ways this can happen: 1. The Test is Administered Improperly Colorado has …
Answers to the Most Pressing Colorado DUI Questions
Am I going to go to Jail for my DUI? What do I do when stopped for a DUI? Am I going to lose my license? Will I lose my license for my first offense? Answer: It is a definite possibility. It is important to immediately contact me after you receive your first DUI offense …
The Colorado DUI Timeline
The Process Following a DUI Arrest in ColoradoComplaint and Summons In the beginning stages of your case, you will receive a complaint, which is simply a description of the charges against you. Next, you will receive a summons which compels you to appear in court regarding the complaint. If you hire me, I will be …
The Penalties for DUI in Colorado
A High-Level Look at Colorado DUI Penalties A first-time DUI arrest in Colorado carries potentially serious penalties, including: 12 points against your license Up to one year in jail License suspension (9 months) Monetary fines ($600 to 1,000) Community service (48 to 96 hours) If your blood alcohol content registered above .08, you will have …
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