Denver DUI & Field Sobriety Testing Attorney

Challenging Field Sobriety Tests

A DUI traffic stop can be a very stressful and frightening experience. In an unfamiliar situation, it may seem as though the police have an advantage — especially when they ask to administer physically-challenging field sobriety tests. By being aware of your rights, and working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, you can take steps to protect yourself against a DUI conviction and its many consequences.

I am Denver, Colorado, criminal defense attorney Andres Guevara. I defend people who have been charged with drunk driving, challenging the results of field sobriety tests. Contact my law office to schedule a free consultation. Call 888-265-0044.

Remember: Voluntary roadside tests are just that — voluntary. Do not willingly give the police evidence that could be used to charge you with DUI. Rather, politely refuse to take the roadside test.

However, chemical testing (including blood alcohol content (BAC) testing and the Breathalyzer test) is encouraged. A Breathalyzer refusal can result in more serious penalties.

Representation in Criminal and Civil Matters

You have seven days to request a hearing with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This is a separate proceeding than your criminal case, determining whether you will be able to keep your driver's license or if your driving privileges will be suspended.

As your attorney, I can represent you both in your criminal DUI case as well as your driver's license suspension hearing before the Colorado DMV. If your arrest was made based on your performance on field sobriety tests, I will effectively challenge that evidence. Any number of factors can affect how an individual performs on field sobriety tests, including age, weight, physical fitness, lighting conditions, nervousness, what type of shoes were worn, and more.

Find out more about:

• DUI penalties
• Is one drink enough to be convicted of DUI?

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For more information on DUI and field sobriety testing, contact my law office to schedule a free consultation.

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• People v. M.K. (2011): Client charged with felony stalking and violations of orders of protection. Client acquitted of all counts.
• Araphoe County Attempted Murder trial, client accused of attempting to kill four individuals. Client acquitted of felony charges including all counts of Attempted Murder and client released.
• P. v. MM (2010): Arapahoe county case involving innocent client mistakenly charged with drug sale. Successfully argued for dismissal of case.
• P. v. C.B. (2010): Felony drug possession case. Successfully argued for suppression of drug evidence in case where police illegally entered an apartment under the pretense of conducting a child welfare check. Case dismissed.
• P. v. I (2010): Client charged with inciting a prison riot and faced long mandatory prison if convicted. Successfully negotiated plea for probation.
• P. v. B-G (2009): Arapahoe County felony case in which client was passenger in vehicle containing over 200 grams of cocaine. Over prosecution's objections, and despite the fact that a co-defendant received a two-year prison sentence, successfully argued to the judge for a sentence of probation.
• P. v. J. (2009): Felony identity theft case in Arapahoe County. Client wrongly accused of being involved in a scheme to defraud when in actuality client was a victim of the same scheme. Case dismissed.
• P. v. E. (2009): Client falsely accused by third party of illegal weapons possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Case dismissed after attorney investigation into accuser's background and the allegations.
• P. v. O (2009): Client charged as look-out for alleged felony cocaine drug sales. Case dismissed.
• P. v. C. (2008): Client accused of public indecency for changing clothes in a secluded part of a park. If convicted, client would have had to register as a sex offender. Client acquitted at trial of all counts.

Law Office of Andres R. Guevara
1733 High Street
Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 720-256-2306
Toll Free: 888-265-0044
Fax: 303-333-9493
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