Colorado vehicular assault charges are commonly filed when a motorist is charged with drunk driving (or reckless driving) as the result of a traffic accident that results in injury. Vehicular assault in connection with a DUI charge is a Class 4 felony in Colorado, punishable by 2 to 6 years in prison and up to $500,000 in fines.
The Denver DUI accident attorneys at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal provide
comprehensive defense to clients facing vehicular assault charges in Denver and
the surrounding area, including Lakewood, Englewood, Aurora and Boulder. Our
staff will begin moving immediately to fight for your rights to drive, contest
the DUI charges, and investigate the cause of the accident.
Additionally, being found at-fault as the result of an injury accident, can leave you open to a personal injury lawsuit, which can be financially devastating. At The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our thriving personal injury department can work alongside your legal team in the criminal case to help you seek the best course of action to protect your legal rights and the financial well-being of you and your family.
In order to find you guilty of vehicular assault, the state must prove both that you were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of law (or that you were driving in a reckless manner) and that your actions were the “proximate cause” of the injury accident.
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Denver DUI Defense – Vehicular Assault
The best defense against a vehicular assault charge is to rigorously defend you against the allegation that you were driving while intoxicated. Our veteran Denver DUI defense lawyers will attack the drunk driving allegations on a number of fronts:
- Blood-alcohol results and field sobriety examinations: The experience and training of officers is of critical importance in arguing the validity of testing results. The maintenance, upkeep and operation of breathalyzer equipment may also call into question test results. Years of experience in challenging testing results has led to success in keeping results out of court, which can result in a reduction in charges or even a dismissal of the case.
- Motion to Suppress: Filing a Motion to Suppress Evidence, including testing results, can have a dramatic impact on some cases and often allows our defense team to better negotiate from a position of strength on your behalf. If the state’s attorneys are concerned critical evidence may be excluded, or even if they realize your defense team is prepared to fight, a reduction in charged or a plea offer more agreeable to our clients can sometimes be negotiated.
- Arrest and police procedures: As one of the most frequently filed criminal charges in Colorado, court rulings over the years have helped define the responsibilities and obligations of officers making a DUI arrest. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience necessary to hold authorities to the proper standards in each DUI case we take the responsibility of representing.
Denver Vehicular Assault Defense – Accident Investigation
Of equal importance in defending against a Colorado Vehicular Assault charge is contesting who was at fault in the accident. At The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our staff will work with outside experts and other professionals to conduct a thorough investigation of your accident. In some cases, an independent accident reconstruction may be performed. Like other evidence compiled by law enforcement, the state’s accident reconstruction is too often focused on proving you were responsible.
By conducting an independent investigation, we will determine why an accident occurred and who was at fault. Even if the state proves a DUI charge, if prosecutors cannot prove you were at fault in the accident, a vehicular assault charge may be reduced or dismissed.
The Denver Vehicular Assault attorneys at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal represent clients facing charges in connection with drunk driving accidents throughout the Denver area, including Lakewood, Englewood, Boulder and Aurora. Call today for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.
When you’ve got a strong, effective defense, you’ve got options. For a free consultation with The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, call 303-825-2223 or contact the firm online.
