Charged with Drunk Driving? A Defense Attorney Can Simplify the Legal Procedures

1. Charged with Drunk Driving? A Defense Attorney Can Simplify the Legal Procedures Navigating through the complex legal procedures can get very confusing for a common person. In Colorado, you can get convicted of DUI for significantly not being able to drive after consuming alcohol, drugs or prescription medicine. Another condition in which you can get charged is if at least .08% of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is found in the body of an adult and .02% of BAC is found in the body of a minor. Consequences can range from loss of your driving privileges to probation up to 2 years, higher insurance rates, imprisonment, huge fines and court fees, court-ordered alcohol treatment, counseling, monitored sobriety, community service, and spoiled driving record, among others. Here’s how a DUI defense attorney can legally assist and tremendously simplify things for you if you’re charged with DUI: Educate you on your legal rights Right at the moment of your DUI stop, your DUI defense attorney can help you understand whether taking the chemical tests is mandatory or you can refuse them. The traffic police officers might ask a range of questions, your answers to which can be used against you in the court. Your defense attorney can help you know what questions to answer and what you have the right to deny answering. Evaluate the chemical tests and other evidence There could be chances of the breathalyzer or other testing equipment not being correctly set. A DUI defense attorney will not let this go unnoticed and will ensure that the calibration records of the testing equipment were correctly set. They

2. will further review and evaluate the other pieces of evidence that the traffic police has collected and recorded against you. Evaluate the DUI stop You can get in touch with a DUI defense attorney as soon as a DUI stop is made. The defense attorney will evaluate whether or not the police officer had a probable cause to make the stop. Review the police report which was filed If your DUI stop results in your arrest, soon a police report would be prepared by the arresting officer. It is an official document explaining the details of the case and what has led to the arrest. The information contained in the report can help the defense attorney determine whether there was a probable cause of the DUI stop, proper procedure was followed in administering the tests, and whether the accused person’s rights were violated at any time during the DUI stop or arrest. Often, the officers make mistakes in this report, and this serves in the defense case. Also, they will thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding your police contact. Taking action to save your driver’s license Your driver’s license can get suspended or depending on the specific charge and whether it was your first-time offense or a repeat one. The length of your license suspension and revocation can range from a period of 3 months to 3 years. Very lengthy revocations are faced by repeat offenders. An experienced defense attorney knows of strategies and tactics, which can help you minimize your driver’s license consequences. Answer all your questions about the legal procedures involved Being unprofessional in this field, it is not humanly possible for you to have the complete knowledge of the procedures that will take place right from your DUI stop to your final arrest. You might stay unaware of what documents and reports you should review, what answers you should give to the asked questions, and when to remain silent. A defense attorney will educate you and clear your doubts related to all the legal procedures that would be involved in your case. Presenting a compelling defense for you DUI court proceedings in Colorado include arraignment, pre-trial conference, suppression hearing, DUI trial, and finally sentencing. A defense attorney will get involved in your case and represent you by presenting a strong defense for you, in all the phases, including court proceedings, plea negotiations, and jury trials. Assist you with treatment & counseling, when required Addiction to alcohol and drugs is a difficult thing to overcome. Your defense attorney can help you determine whether you require any treatments and counseling and what are the treatment options available to you. He addresses issues of addiction early on, and find long-term solutions The stress that goes with a DUI charge is huge and so are its potential consequences. But the best DUI defense attorneys in Colorado can challenge your DUI case even after you’ve tested positive or your tests have resulted in your arrest. They can educate you on your legal rights that you otherwise might have never been aware of. The Law Offices Of Steven J Pisani, LLC Denver, CO 80202 www.pisanilaw.com (303) 635-6768