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Understanding the Impact of a DUI Conviction

It is hard to understand the true impact of a DUI conviction unless you have been convicted yourself. More than ever before, people convicted of drunk driving face harsh and life-changing penalties. Lawmakers have responded to added pressure from advocacy groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and others.

If you have been charged with DUI, take legal action as soon as possible. I am criminal defense attorney Andres Guevara, and I defend people in the Denver, Colorado, area who are facing strict DUI penalties. Contact me to schedule a free initial consultation, where I can explain your legal options.

DUI Penalties in Colorado

The penalties for DUI are complex and change frequently. They may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, by judge, and other factors. Penalties increase for each subsequent DUI and if the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) was greater than .2. Penalties in Colorado for a drunk driving conviction may include:

  • Incarceration
  • Fines
  • Public service
  • Participation in a MADD victim's impact panel
  • Alcohol education and therapy
  • License suspension (If a driver refuses to take a BAC test or the Breathalyzer test, his or her license is automatically suspended for one year)

You have seven days to request a hearing with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to challenge your driver's license suspension. After your first DUI conviction, you license may be suspended, but it is possible to apply for early reinstatement. I can represent you in both the civil and criminal components of your case.

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