The penalties for a drunk driving conviction are staggering. Besides the potential of jail time, your license could be suspended for a significant amount of time. With the help of an experienced Colorado Springs DUI attorney, you can aggressively fight your charges and seek to minimize the penalties you face.
Colorado Springs DUI Penalties Attorney
I am attorney Christian A. Schwaner, and I have over a decade of experience defending clients charged with DUI and DWAI in Colorado. Contact my law office to schedule a free initial consultation where we can discuss your drinking and driving charges and legal options.
DUI Penalties
Driving under intoxication (DUI) carries serious penalties including:
- 12 points against your license
- Up to one year in jail
- License suspension
If your blood alcohol content registered above .08, you will have to go through a DMV hearing to determine whether your license will be suspended. You need to schedule this hearing within seven days of your drunk driving arrest. You could potentially lose your license for nine months. However, you can seek a probationary license 30 days after your license is first suspended if an ignition interlock device is installed in your car. If, for the next four months your BAC level doesn't register over .017, the ignition interlock device can be removed.
DWAI Penalties
Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) is a lesser charge than DUI. The penalties include:
- Eight points against your driver's license
- Up to six months in jail
- License suspension
New DUI Law For Second Offenses
The penalties for each subsequent DUI conviction after your first increase dramatically. A new law was passed in July of 2010 that requires mandatory jail for second-time DUI offenders. In the past, an individual who had been convicted of DUI for the second time could argue for home detention, work release, or another option. Considering these increased penalties, it is more important than ever to seek representation from an experienced Colorado Springs DUI lawyer who can aggressively fight your charges to seek the best possible results on your behalf.
Contact a Colorado DUI Lawyer
If you are facing DUI charges, you may be facing jail time, fines, and a revoked license. Learn about your legal options today by scheduling a free initial consultation at my law office. Call 719-387-0616.
