Colorado DUI Attorney

DUI arrests in Colorado can cost you a fine of $300 to $1500, along with 60 to 120 hours of community service, alcohol education programs, insurance increases, and maybe some time in prison. Charges increase to $500 to $1500 if you're found with a .20 BAC level. Mandatory jail time can reach a minimum of 10 days up to a maximum of 1 year.

However, it is possible to minimize these penalties by contacting a lawyer. DUI charges are very serious and should be dealt with by a lawyer specializing in this kind of case. General lawyers aren't your best bet for a DUI charge.

Underage drivers experience license cancellation for a year if the BAC is at .02. Colorado applies zero tolerance law for underage drivers, even those with a very small BAC level. A lawyer is a worthy investment for your child's DUI case. The zero tolerance law shows no mercy so look for a lawyer that can protect your child and assure the court he she will not commit the same mistake.

Criminal charges can be filed based on the severity of the DUI arrest. Field sobriety tests are performed to verify the need to make a DUI arrest. The most updated test is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). This is said to be the most reliable way of proving driving impairment. The more subjective tests are the walk and turn and one leg stand. These tests are not reliable due to factors besides alcohol influence, so your lawyer can argue the reliability of these tests during your defense.