DUI Defense Attorney

South Metro Law Will Defend Your DUI

As a former Deputy District Attorney, Carol Retseck Leirer has the expertise to defend your DUI or DUID case.

At SOUTH METRO LAW, we fully comprehend the gravity of a DUI conviction and its potential repercussions on your life, such as license suspension, hefty fines, probation, and the possibility of jail. Rest assured, we will conduct a full evaluation of your case, contest the evidence against you, and construct a robust defense strategy with the objective of mitigating the consequences on your life and safeguarding your rights.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits:

• The legal BAC limit for drivers 21 years and older is 0.05% FOR A DWAI AND 0.08% FOR A DUI.

Penalties for DUI:

• First-time DUI offenders may face penalties such as fines, license suspension, mandatory alcohol education, and possibly jail time.
• Penalties become more severe for subsequent DUI offenses, with longer license suspensions and mandatory jail time for repeat offenders.

Express Consent Law:

• Colorado has an "express consent" law, which means that by obtaining a Colorado driver's license, you have already given your consent to chemical testing (blood, breath, or urine) if you are suspected of DUI/DUID. Refusing to take a chemical test can result in an automatic license suspension.

Ignition Interlock Device (IID):

• In Colorado, an IID may be required for certain DUI offenders, even for first-time offenses. This device measures BAC before allowing the vehicle to start and may be mandatory as a condition of regaining driving privileges.

Marijuana DUI/DUID:

• Colorado has legalized recreational marijuana use, but it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana. Law enforcement officers may use blood tests to determine marijuana impairment.

If you have been charged with a DUI or DUID, call South Metro Law for a free consultation.