Lakewood Dui Lawyer

DUI Attorney in Lakewood, CO

Have you been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI), or driving while ability impaired (DWAI)? Have you been accused of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID)? An experienced lawyer can stand up for your rights and help you fight these charges.

At Pearson & Paris, P.C. , we have more than 50 years of combined experience. Of equal or perhaps more importance is the fact that our top criminal defense attorney is a former senior prosecutor who knows how district attorneys approach DUI cases. That is knowledge we will put to use to defend you.

Call us at 303-996-8610 in the Greater Denver area or across Colorado for an initial consultation at reduced Rates. You can also contact us online.

Investigation Of Drunk Driving Charges

When a person is pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving and submits to tests that come back showing a blood alcohol level of .08 or more, the evidence suggests that the person is guilty of DUI, at least on the surface.

Our attorneys go beneath the surface, asking questions and investigating all of the details. Were there grounds for the police to make the stop in the first place? How were the field sobriety tests handled? Was the breath test administered properly? Was there a blood test? Was that test performed in accordance with guidelines outlined by the Board of Health? Answers to these questions often lead to opportunities.

Field sobriety tests are subjective. The bloodshot eyes a police officer sees as reason for search and seizure could actually be caused by allergies. The smell of alcohol could have been the result of a spilled drink, not a consumed one. When drugs are found to be the cause, cases become even more subjective. There is no .08 for drugs. Then there is the issue of medical marijuana use. Our attorneys are skilled at addressing all variables to get optimal results.

Advice About DUI Penalties

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Colorado, the severity of the penalties will depend on several factors, including evidence of the level of intoxication, previous DUI convictions, injuries or damage caused, the status of your driver’s license and your age. If you or a loved one has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, an experienced DUI defense attorney can help you understand the charges and the potential penalties, which can include:

• The loss of your driver’s license
• The loss of your job
• Increased insurance premiums
• Fines that can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars
• Installation of an ignition interlock device, with installations of up to two years in cases involving blood alcohol content (BAC) above .17 percent
• Jail time, particularly when BAC of .20 percent and multiple offenses are involved, with mandatory minimum sentences imposed in some cases

Vigorous Representation Against DUI Charges

The criminal defense attorneys of Pearson & Paris, P.C. , provide vigorous representation against DUI charges of all kinds. We will use our knowledge of the law, our understanding of relevant technical and scientific issues, and our aggressive stance in seeking the best possible outcome in your case.

In addition to developing DUI defense strategies that can involve challenging breath test or blood test evidence and other elements of the prosecution’s case, our lawyers help clients improve outcomes by:

• Helping obtain restricted driver’s licenses
• Proactively seeking treatment options
• Securing sentencing options that are preferable to incarceration such as work release, electronic home monitoring (EHM) and probation

DMV Hearings And Drunk Driving Charges

DWAI/DUI and DUID charges are unique because they create two separate but related cases: the criminal charge that is handled in criminal courts and the driver’s license revocation case. Our lawyers handle both. We will represent you at your hearing before the Department of Motor Vehicles and do everything we can to protect your driving privileges.

Call us at 303-996-8610 in the Greater Denver area or Colorado for an initial consultation at reduced Rates. You can also contact us online.