Pueblo, CO DUI and DWAI Law Firms & Lawyers

If this occurred in Colorado, then you were likely given a ticket for DWAI and the other traffic matters. You will not lose your license unless you have prior convictions. You have defenses. Do not worry about the DMV hearing part below since it does not apply under 0.08 BAC. In response to your DUI Post: I am a criminal defense attorney with more than 17 years experience on DUI cases. If you would like to discuss your case, please contact me. Some important information- DMV Issues - 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. Request a copy of the Expressed Consent Packet. Evidence Issues - It would be valuable to immediately request all police reports, including all audio and video recordings from dash recorders, lapel recorders and police station recorders from the police agency that arrested you and the prosecution. Include in your written request a statement that you believe the audio and video recordings are material and exculpatory. Make sure you get a copy of your request with the date, signature and name of the person that you give it to. Representation begins when client pays attorney an agreed upon retainer and returns a signed fee agreement.

Typically you only stay in jail until you bond out - find out the bond amount from the jail and be prepared to post it - if you have a good excuse for the FTA, be prepared with documentation BAC of .06 if often pled to a non-alcohol (non DUI and non DWAI) offense.

You should call DUI attorney's in your area, their prices are likely as varied as their services. You need to figure out what you want to do with your case, fight, see what can be done or plead guilty. You also need to figure out how important your Driver's license is to you, most Public Defenders are not aware of how what happens in court effects your license, beyond the DMV action. If you need to keep driving, you should hire a private attorney, even if they can't win your case, they will keep you driving longer and get you back on the road quicker.