DUI Attorney (Drunk Driving), DWAI, Refusal
Drunk driving is taken seriously in every one of the fifty states. Although punishment for DUI (driving under the influence) and DWAI (driving while ability impaired) varies from state to state, it is fair to say that the consequences for drinking and driving are uniformly harsh regardless of the jurisdiction. Colorado is no exception.
In the State of Colorado, being charged with DUI exposes motorists to severe financial liabilities, substantial limits on their ability to legally drive, mandatory alcohol related counseling, mandatory expenditure of time and effort complying with community service requirements, and, in some cases, even jail time. Punishment for alcohol-related driving offenses increases dramatically for second, third, and subsequent convictions.
Drunk driving convictions also have a significant adverse impact on the lives of motorists; affecting a person’s ability to qualify for certain job opportunities, tagging a person with the social stigma of being classified as a drunk driver, and the increased cost of maintaining mandatory automobile insurance.
Although, not all DUI charges are created equally, many are defensible. That is why it is very important to retain a qualified Parker, Colorado DUI Attorney / Denver, Colorado DUI Attorney as soon as possible. Depending upon the evidence against you, the reason you were pulled over, the police officer(s) involved in the initial contact, the equipment used to determine that a DUI offense had occurred, and many other factors; a competent DUI Attorney may be able to:
- Lessen the severity of punishment
- Reduce the amount of fines and penalties
- Decrease the effect upon your right to drive a motor vehicle
- Lighten the community service load that may be imposed upon you
- Mitigate the impact of a DUI conviction upon your life
- In some cases, secure an outright acquittal or dismissal of charges
It is important to remember that in The United States of America, a person is innocent until proven guilty. Being charged with an offense is not proof of one’s guilt. Even in cases where a motorist is charged with refusing to take a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) test, there may be helpful factors that the untrained eye may overlook.
Thomas A. Ramunda Jr., is a knowledgeable and experienced Parker, Colorado DUI Attorney / Denver, Colorado DUI Attorney and is committed to providing you with sound legal representation for your DUI case.
For more information, call (303) 840-2700