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How much does it normally cost to defend a DUI?

Jason William Savela
Answered by attorney Jason William Savela
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Savela Law Firm, P.C.
It very much depends on the facts of the case, whether you go to motions and or trial, whether an expert is necessary and the experience of your attorney. There are a bunch of lousy attorneys that will simply stand next to you while you plead guilty that will charge about $1500. Very few of them will actually do anything positive for you. They will be very happy to take your money. Some of the best Colorado DUI attorneys will charge $10000 or more, and be worth it. I know this is a crappy response. I wish I could be more specific. I ask for a $4000 retainer and bill at $300 per hour. If we go to trial, it will likely be closer to $8000 without an expert. Most of my cases that plead out cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes conducting the DMV hearing.
It very much depends on the facts of the case, whether you go to motions and or trial, whether an expert is necessary and the experience of your attorney. There are a bunch of lousy attorneys that will simply stand next to you while you plead guilty that will charge about $1500. Very few of them will actually do anything positive for you. They will be very happy to take your money. Some of the best Colorado DUI attorneys will charge $10000 or more, and be worth it. I know this is a crappy response. I wish I could be more specific. I ask for a $4000 retainer and bill at $300 per hour. If we go to trial, it will likely be closer to $8000 without an expert. Most of my cases that plead out cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes conducting the DMV hearing.
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Am I eligible to request a normal license if my DUI was 4 years ago?

Jared Clayton Austin
Answered by attorney Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Austin Legal Services, PLC
You can request it, but if you haven't met all the requirements, you're not going to get it. Hire an attorney experienced in Driver's License Restoration Hearings so you can be sure to increase your odds.
You can request it, but if you haven't met all the requirements, you're not going to get it. Hire an attorney experienced in Driver's License Restoration Hearings so you can be sure to increase your odds.
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If the officer didn't see me drive can he arrest me for DUI?

Jason William Savela
Answered by attorney Jason William Savela
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Savela Law Firm, P.C.
You have a good case, but you need an experienced DUI attorney. The DMV has found that sitting in the drivers seat with keys in the ignition is "driving" under their rules - but you did not do this voluntarily and even were entrapped to do it by the first cop this needs to be proven and you likely cannot do this alone. The criminal case can also be won, but you need help. If you have been served with a Notice of Revocation, then you have 7 days to request a hearing. Please do that immediately by going to your local DMV office, tell them you got a DUI and you want to request a hearing. They will give you a form. DO NOT REQUEST THE OFFICER. We can do that later if we choose to, but most often it means you will lose. The receipt DMV gives you allows you to drive until the day of the hearing. Representation begins when client pays attorney an agreed upon retainer and returns a signed fee agreement.
You have a good case, but you need an experienced DUI attorney. The DMV has found that sitting in the drivers seat with keys in the ignition is "driving" under their rules - but you did not do this voluntarily and even were entrapped to do it by the first cop this needs to be proven and you likely cannot do this alone. The criminal case can also be won, but you need help. If you have been served with a Notice of Revocation, then you have 7 days to request a hearing. Please do that immediately by going to your local DMV office, tell them you got a DUI and you want to request a hearing. They will give you a form. DO NOT REQUEST THE OFFICER. We can do that later if we choose to, but most often it means you will lose. The receipt DMV gives you allows you to drive until the day of the hearing. Representation begins when client pays attorney an agreed upon retainer and returns a signed fee agreement.
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