Whether you spend time in jail as the result of a Colorado drunk driving charge will depend on the circumstances of your case. Hiring an experienced Denver DUI defense attorney may help reduce the consequences of a drunk driving charge, including the possibility of jail time.
Typically, a defendant may be able to avoid jail time with a proper defense against a first-offense DUI charge in Colorado. However, experienced legal representation, the presence of other charges, the circumstances of an arrest, whether or not an accident, assault or property damage was involved, and even the attitude of a defendant, can influence whether or not jail time is ordered as a result of a drunk driving conviction.
The Denver DUI Defense Lawyers at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal believe everyone charged with DUI deserves access to comprehensive legal representation. Jail time is certainly an important concern and our attorneys offer a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights in the wake of a DUI arrest in the Denver area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood and Boulder.
Colorado DUI/Possible Jail Times
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An immediate concern is fighting for your driving rights. Those charged with DUI have just 7 days from the time of their arrest to request a hearing through the Colorado DMV before their rights to drive are automatically suspended. Losing your license can result in job loss and other financial problems, which can make it difficult to pay fines, court costs, restitution and other fees associated with a DUI charge. Jail time as a result of a first DUI conviction can result from failure to pay fines or obey other orders of the court, even if no jail time is ordered as a result of the conviction.
And, of course, clients who successfully fight a Colorado drunk driving charge will not face jail time at all.
Clients facing a charge for a repeat violation of Colorado drunk driving laws are more likely to face jail time, although an experienced Denver drunk driving lawyer may be able to reduce or eliminate the possibility by successfully fighting the charge or by seeking a reduction or dismissal of the case against a client.
Avoiding jail time, long license suspensions and hefty fines is a good reason to fight to keep a first-offense drunk driving charge off your record. Evidence suggests motorists with a DUI conviction may be at greater risk of being charged with a subsequent offense – while less than 1 percent of Coloradoans are charged with drunk driving each year, one-third of those arrested have a previous conviction on their record. By fighting the charge, a defendant faces the best chance of keeping their driving record clean, maintaining their right to drive, protecting their freedom and financial well-being, and staying out of jail.
If you have been charged with drunk driving in the Denver area, contact The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal today for a free and confidential appointment 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.
