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  • You can refuse to take a field sobriety test; it is voluntary.

  • If you refuse to take a blood or breath test, your license will probably be revoked for 1 year.

  • If you take a breath test and your result is .08 or higher, your license will be taken away and you will receive a 7-day permit.

  • The officer will give you an Express Consent Affidavit.

  • Take to DMV within 7 days – to request a hearing

  • DMV will issue a 60-day temporary permit – good until hearing

  • If you take a blood test and your result is .08 or higher, the DMV will mail you a letter of license revocation.

  • Takes 2-3 weeks to receive.

  • You have 7 days to go to DMV to request an Express Consent hearing.

You MUST surrender your license at that time.

  • If you do not surrender your license, your request for a hearing will be denied.

  • DMV will issue you a 60-day temporary driving permit.

  • You do not have to give a sample of your blood, saliva or urine.

  • The refusal to take any tests will be used as evidence in the trial.
Denver Colorado DUI Defense Lawyers and Attorneys

Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious allegation.  You can be charged with DUI based on very little or weak evidence; however, it does not always lead to a conviction.   A conviction of a DUI can have a devastating effect on your life.

The Denver DUI law office of MP and DS offers experienced legal counsel in driving under the influence (DUI) in Denver.  We offer you extensive trial experience and expert legal knowledge in an efficient and cost-effective manner.   We will aggressively defend your rights in all Colorado Courts.  Our goal is to help you obtain a favorable outcome as quickly as possible and to place your DUI arrest behind you.

Definition of DUI
DUI means driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (alcohol content of .08 or greater) and being incapable of operating the vehicle in a safe manner.  Colorado has a lesser offense called driving while ability impaired (alcohol content of .05 or greater) (DWAI).
 

Additionally, keep in mind there are now 2 separate cases pending:

  • DMV license revocation
  • Criminal charges brought by the District Attorney for DUI or DWAI
  • Losing at the DMV does not mean you will lose in court.
  • Winning in court does not mean you will win at the DMV.
  • If you have already lost at the hearing by the DMV, pleading guilty to a lesser offense in court will not save your license.
  • If you have had your license revoked before – you will most probably not be allowed to drive for several years.
  
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