License suspension is practically automatic if you are convicted of a DUI, and you also need a good Colorado DUI attorney depending on the severity of the offense. A first offense DUI is punishable by a 9-month license suspension; a second DUI offense results in a 1-year license suspension; and a third DUI offense results in a 2-year license suspension. And that's not including the fines in the hundreds and thousands of dollars, hours of public service and points on your driver's license.
Colorado Express Consent Law
In Colorado, license suspension periods also are contingent upon your cooperation with the authorities if you are suspected of DUI. You may refuse to take a roadside field sobriety test or preliminary breathalyzer test (PBT) without penalty. You face a one-year suspension of your driver's license, however, if you refuse to submit to a chemical test of your blood, breath and urine at either a police station or hospital. Refusal to take a chemical test for a second time will result in suspension of your license for years, and you will be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle after one year of the suspension has passed. Refusal for a third time will result in a 3-year suspension of your license, and you can request a restricted driver's license with an ignition interlock device after one year of the suspension has passed.
A Seasoned Colorado DUI Attorney in Your Corner
In Colorado Springs, DUI attorneys are experienced in handling cases involving drivers whose licenses were suspended due to a DUI conviction. If you're facing a DUI conviction, you will need an attorney with the experience and track record for case wins. You want an attorney who will diligently work to ensure that proper legal procedures were following in conducting all chemical tests and who will uncover any errors that could result in a dismissal of DUI charges. You need a Colorado DUI attorney who can strengthen your defense by holding the actions of law enforcement accountable if it is determined that any misconduct occurred during a DUI arrest.
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