At the Law Office of Andres R. Guevara, we make it our job to defend people facing DUI charges. We will give you honest advice about your situation and help you to understand your options.
Our firm can help you navigate both the license and criminal charge aspects of your case. We will fight on your behalf, protecting your rights and working to help you keep your driver’s license, avoid jail time, and get the best possible outcome for your case.
Here in Denver, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is triggered by a .08 percent BAC (blood alcohol content) or higher.
Colorado is unique in that drivers can also be charged with a DWAI, which is triggered by a BAC (blood alcohol content) that is .05 percent or higher, but less than .08 percent.
Learn more about DUI defense and what you should do if you’ve been accused of driving under the influence in our FAQ.
The penalties for DUI are complex and can change frequently. They may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, by judge, and according to other factors.
Furthermore, penalties increase for each subsequent DUI. They also increase if the driver’s blood alcohol content was more than .02%.
The penalties in Colorado for a drunk driving conviction may include:
If charged with a DUI, you may be facing DMV penalties in addition to criminal charges.
Designed to keep dangerous drivers off the road, each traffic offense carries points that will be assessed against your driver’s license.
In Colorado, every person starts with 0 points on their license. Depending on the severity of the offense, just one traffic offense could result in a suspension of your driving privileges.
If you accrue too many points in a certain period of time, your driver’s license will be suspended.
If you are designated An HTO, your driver’s license will be revoked for five years, with no driving privileges, from the date of the charge.
You may have received a letter in the mail from the Colorado DMV or a ticket handed to you by a police officer letting you know you are being charged with an HTO.
It’s important that you contact an attorney to help you before you enter any plea regarding this offense, because dealing with the DMV and the court can be complex, and you might be unaware that you are actually eligible to reinstate your driving privileges.
At the Law Office of Andres R. Guevara, our attorneys are experienced with DUI and traffic offenses and understand how the DMV works.
At the Law Office of Andres R. Guevara, we have a proven track record of success in dealing with DUI charges, DWAI charges, HTO charges, and more.
We firmly stand by the idea that you are innocent until proven guilty. We are experienced and committed to getting your charges reduced or dismissed entirely.
You can fight a DUI charge with an experienced Denver, CO DUI lawyer. Just give us a call to set up a free consultation to learn your legal options, possible consequences, and what you can do to fight your charges.
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