The Courts
You will need a skilled Boulder DUI lawyer.
The moment a law enforcement officer suspects a driver of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the DUI process and further investigation will begin. In most cases, when a driver is suspected of DUI, an arrest will follow.
After being placed under arrest, the officer will typically request that you submit to a breathalyzer test or blood test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Even though the legal limit is .08 percent, charges are frequently filed for .05 percent or higher, based on other evidence of intoxication.
If you or someone you care about has recently been arrested for DUI, it is imperative that you seek the legal counsel of a competent Boulder DUI attorney that is keenly familiar with this area of law.
There are severe and devastating DUI penalties that can be enforced, should you wind up being convicted such as:
- Loss of your license, either for a period of time or permanently
- Incarceration
- Probation
- Community service
- Vehicle confiscation
- Increased auto insurance rates
- Court ordered alcohol/drug treatment or classes
- Negative impact on your legal record which makes it extremely difficult to get and keep a job and can limit housing options, as many landlords and employers conduct background checks for applicants.
What Happens After a DUI Arrest?
After an arrest is made, you if your BAC was .08 or higher or you refused to submit to chemical testing, you will need to address your DMV hearing to try and avoid license suspension. This is a civil hearing that is conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and you will only have 7 days following your arrest to set up this hearing, otherwise your right will be revoked and your license can be automatically suspended for at least 9 months.
Arraignment Hearing
The next step is your arraignment hearing to address the charges in criminal court. This hearing is where you will be advised of your rights and you will be asked to submit a plea to your charges. If you have legal representation, your arraignment date is vacated and a pre-trial conference will typically be set up 4 - 6 weeks out, giving both the attorney and client time to build a defensive strategy.
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