If you have been charged with DUI or DWAI in Douglas County, do not wait to hire an attorney. Law enforcement officials and local courts act quickly when seeking consequences following a DUI or DWAI arrest. You need to take action quickly as well so you can protect your rights.
At the Law Office of Lori Crystal, LLC, we have more than 30 years of experience defending clients against misdemeanor and felony DUI charges. We know how prosecutors build their cases, and we understand what judges are looking for in your case. That’s because we have built a rapport with prosecutors, judges, and the local courts in our decades of work. And it’s why we are exceptionally effective at defending our clients in various types of DUI cases.
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Douglas County DUI Lawyer Lori Crystal is ready to help you obtain the best result for your situation with honest advice and thoughtfully aggressive representation. While you can discover more about your rights and defense options during a consultation, the following shares more about Colorado DUI cases.
Blood alcohol content (BAC) levels can be the basis for elevating the charges or imposing harsher penalties in DUI cases. Specifically, the BAC can impact:
Here, it’s important to note that these BACs only apply to motorists who are 21 and older. Colorado has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. That means that charges for underage DUIs can come into play with very low BACs, like those under 0.05.
The cost of getting a DUI in Parker will depend on various factors, like (but not exclusive to) the nature and severity of the charges. While the precise cost of a Parker, CO, DUI can vary from case to case. In general:
Beyond the financial costs of a DUI conviction, there can be other costs, like damage to your reputation, lost earnings from having to miss work, and/or damage to your career. The best way to mitigate and minimize the costs of a DUI in Colorado is to retain an experienced defense lawyer who can help you fight the charges and seek the best outcomes possible. Depending on the charges and circumstances involved, it may be possible to:
Like DUI costs and penalties, the points added to a driver’s record after a DUI conviction depend on the charges in a case and whether an individual has prior offenses. Points can also be added for refusals to submit to chemical testing during a DUI stop due to the Colorado express consent law. The table below shows the number of points for different types of DUI offenses in Colorado.
DUI Offense | Column 2 |
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Underage DUI | 4 |
1st Refusal | 12 |
2nd Refusal | 12 |
3rd (or subsequent) Refusal | 12 |
1st DWAI | 8 |
1st DUI | 12 |
2nd or 3rd DWAI | 8 |
2nd or 3rd DUI | 12 |
DUI expungement can be possible in Colorado, as long as certain conditions apply. Specifically, it can be possible to get a DUI expunged from a criminal record in Colorado IF:
To pursue an expungement in Colorado, specific steps need to be taken, and the case will need to be presented before the court. This is where an experienced lawyer can be invaluable, setting up the case for success.
The Law Office of Lori Crystal, LLC understands the fear, uncertainty, and stress you feel after a DUI arrest because we have helped many people through the same situation. We know what’s ahead, and Douglas County DUI Attorney Lori Crystal can help you obtain a just result.
Call or email our firm for a confidential, no-obligation consultation.
Strategic and well-respected in Parker and throughout Douglas County, we are the partners you can trust what it’s time to stand up to DUI charges and protect what matters the most. We have extensive experience in a range of DUI cases, and we have a record of securing favorable resolutions in them. Discover the difference our team can make by contacting the Law Office of Lori Crystal, LLC for your consultation.