Today's Tough DUI Laws Make Quality Representation Essential
You can believe the media hype. All across the country, legislation and law enforcement surrounding drunk driving have intensified dramatically. Colorado — including population centers like Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs — is no exception.
What does this mean for you? First and foremost, simply going it alone and taking what comes after a DUI arrest is a far greater risk than in the past. We urge you to contact a proven criminal defense attorney now for insight and advocacy that can make a real difference in your outcome.
Know What You Are Up Against — and All Your Legal Options
The costs and consequences you may have to deal with depend on the exact circumstances of your arrest and many other factors. Not everyone realizes, for example, that:
- Today's drunk driving laws, reinforced by sophisticated blood alcohol content and other testing equipment, provide harsh consequences for driving under the influence (DUI) at 0.08 percent BAC or above, or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) with a BAC as low as 0.05 percent.
- Jail time is a possibility even for a first-offense DWAI or DUI, and a second offense can incur penalties up to a year in jail, a $1,500 fine and numerous other costly requirements.
- All drunk driving offenses generate two distinct procedures that can be complex and costly: a criminal charge and an administrative process involving suspension or revocation of your driver's license.
- Plea bargaining, resulting in a lesser charge or "stayed" conviction, is less common than in the past — but the flexibility judges and prosecutors have under drunk driving laws increase the importance of having an experienced, respected defense lawyer on your side.
At Cross Liechty & Lane, P.C., we will meet with you, hear you out, investigate all angles for earning an acquittal or dismissal, and offer individualized, caring legal guidance. Our approach emphasizes understanding what is most important to you — from minimizing jail time to working toward a provisional driver's license that enables you to keep your job.
Responsive, Versatile Lawyers Striving to Protect Your Freedom and Future
Whether you are a first-time offender or have a record, we will work with you to agree upon and execute a solid defense approach. Instead of waiting, worrying and engaging in guesswork about what the laws will ultimately mean to you, request a free consultation with us today.
