Eckert, CO DUI and DWAI Law Firms & Lawyers

If you were arrested you should have been read your Miranda rights prior to being questioned. If you were questioned after you were arrested you should be able to challenge the statements. Unfortunately, as is often the case, the interrogation occurs prior to the arrest and statements made prior to arrest are not subject to the protection offered by Miranda. You should consult with a DUI attorney, they can help you figure out how to defend your case.

Every crime carries potential jail or prison upon conviction. Yours is a misdemeanor with up to a year in jail The honest answer is that no attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, evidence, police reports, expected testimony, priors history, etc. Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. Effective plea-bargaining, using those defenses, could possibly reduce the potential ?time? and other penalties you face. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.