The Law Office Of Andres Guevara Criminal Defense Law
The Law Office Of Andres Guevara Criminal Defense Law

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DUI Defense Lawyer: Charged With A DUI? Law Office of Andres R. Guevara Should Be Your First Phone Call

At the Law Office of Andres R. Guevara, we believe in fighting for the individual, regardless of an alleged mistake. Our clients aren’t just another number, and we refuse to let them be herded along the conveyor belt toward criminal consequences.

Our lawyer has the experience, skill and knowledge that you need to fight a drug charge, and we are committed to helping you receive the best possible outcome for your drug-related case.

Driving Under The Influence (DUI)

Here in Denver, a DUI charge is triggered by a .08% BAC (blood alcohol content) or higher.

Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)

Colorado is unique in that drivers can also be charged with a DWAI, which is triggered by a BAC that is .05% or higher but less than .08%.

DUI Penalties

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 BAC was more than .02%. The penalties in Colorado for a drunk driving conviction may include:

  • Imprisonment
  • Fines
  • Public service
  • Participation in a MADD victim’s impact panel
  • Alcohol education and therapy
  • License suspension

Colorado DMV Points System

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 zero 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.

Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)

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 attorney is experienced with DUI and traffic offenses and understand how the DMV works.