Colorado DUI Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested or charged with driving under the influence DUI in Colorado, you have 7 days from the date of the arrest to request a DMV hearing. That hearing gives you an opportunity to challenge the revocation of your license, and depending on the facts in your case, having an attorney with you at that hearing could increase your chances of success. Call Denver DUI attorney Vernon Ready for a free consultation to determine if you could benefit from a DUI or drunk driving lawyer at your DMV hearing.

County Courts

While the DMV will determine if your driver’s license is revoked and for how long, the County Courts will handle the criminal prosecution side of your case. Sentencing for DUI convictions in Colorado can include a range of jail time from a few days up to a year or more. In addition, judges impose fines and costs, community service and/or alcohol treatment among other requirements. You need a DUI lawyer to protect your rights, and fight the criminal charges.

A DUI Charge is Not a Conviction

DUI charges may seem like open and shut cases, especially when there are blood or breath test results that indicate guilt. However, there are many issues that can make DUI cases worth fighting, like improper sample collection, and constitutional suppression issues including unjustified traffic stops. Roadside maneuvers, or field sobriety tests, are subject to challenges based on how, where and when they are conducted as well as how the results are interpreted.

Do not make the mistake of thinking you can’t win your DUI case because of a bad test result. Do not assume your case is lost and make admissions to police or the court without consulting a drunk driving or DUI lawyer first. Talk to a lawyer who knows the unique issues involved in DUI cases. Call Denver DUI lawyer Vernon Ready for a free consultation.