Multiple DUI Arrests

Colorado’s drunk driving laws increase the penalty for motorists who are charged with repeat violations. Fighting to maintain a clean driving record, even if charged with your first-offense, is the best defense against being subjected to significant jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, lengthy license suspensions, alcohol treatment and other intrusive requirements of a second or subsequent conviction for violating the DUI law in Colorado.

The Denver DUI defense lawyers at Rosenthal and Heymann have the legal experience, knowledge and financial resources to successfully fight a charge for a second or third DUI offense, as well as habitual offender charges and charges stemming from a serious or fatal drunk driving accident.

Statistical evidence suggests those convicted of drunk driving in Colorado are more likely to be charged with a second or subsequent offense. Of course, enforcement advocates claim such charges snare habitual offenders. However, we think it is just as likely that being convicted of drunk driving increases the possibility that you will be targeted for drunk driving during a future traffic stop by law enforcement.

The data doesn’t lie: 30,000 people are charged with drunk driving in Colorado each year – or one driver every 15 minutes. However, about 10,000 are charged with a repeat offense, accounting for one-third of all violations.

A second or subsequent offense requires mandatory jail time. Hiring an experienced Denver DUI defense attorney can help protect your freedom, your driving rights and even your job and the financial well-being of you and your family. Being convicted of drunk driving is leading to job loss in an increasing number of cases, particularly when driving is required as part of your job. Being charged and convicted of a subsequent offense makes it all the more likely that jail time, license suspension, community service and other court requirements will interfere with your ability to maintain your job.

But just because you are charged with drunk driving, doesn’t mean you will be convicted of drunk driving. Some statistics show that only about one-third of motorists who are charged with DUI are convicted. As many as half of those charged are able to get their charges reduced or dismissed, according to at least one report compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Denver drunk driving defense lawyers at Rosenthal & Heymann represent clients facing drunk driving charges in Denver and the surrounding area, including Boulder, Englewood, Aurora and Lakewood. Call today for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.

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