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Denver DUI Attorney

Drunk Driving

The DUI defense attorneys at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal fight aggressively to oppose DUI charges. Whether in court or an administrative hearing with the DMV, we guide our clients through the process of their DUI charges and always protect their rights. We take clients throughout the Denver area, including Golden, Boulder, Aurora, Littleton and surrounding cities. At The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal we will work to defend your DUI case successfully and make sure you receive a minimal sentence and maintain your driving privileges. If you need help with a DUI charge from an experienced drunk driving lawyer, contact The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal now.

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The Law Offices of The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal handle personal injury litigation in Denver, Colorado. We represent clients in Brighton, Golden, Littleton, Boulder, Aurora, Lakewood, Castle Rock, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Westminster, Superior, and Thornton. We also represent clients in Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Summit, and Douglass counties, as well as Denver Tech Center and throughout the Front Range.

Drunk Driving Overview

Although individual states in the US have their own laws for drunk driving, there are certain aspects of the laws that are common. The bottom line is that it’s a crime to operate a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol or using drugs that impair your ability to drive safe and make sound judgments. DUI charges can be punishable both criminally and civilly and can result in harsh penalties including:

  • Prison or Jail time
  • Suspension or revocation of license
  • Drug and/or alcohol treatment
  • Substantial fines
  • Driving privilege restrictions like breathalyzer interlock devices
  • Mark on Criminal record
  • Community service
  • Restitution

A DUI conviction may also affect your job and social life for years to come.

Read about some DUI frequently asked questions

Probation’s role in DUI Sentencing

Probation is almost always part of a drunk driving sentence, and first offenders should expect it. Rather than being served in prison or jail, probation is served within the community. Most states will not sentence a probationary period longer than five years. If you or a loved one have been charged with a DUI you need an experienced Denver DUI attorney to defend your rights and keep your penalty to a minimum.

Drunk-Driving Charge – the Prosecutor’s Role

The government’s involvement in the criminal justice system is known as the prosecution. When a law has been allegedly broken it is the government’s responsibility to charge the suspect with the crime and bring that individual to trial. The prosecutor is the attorney working on the government’s side and it is his or her responsibility to develop and present the government’s case versus the suspected criminal defendant. Prosecutors are typically referred to as city, county, state, and district attorneys. In some judicial systems someone other than an attorney- like a police officer- can act as the prosecutor in a DUI case. The prosecutor is our opponent in a DUI trial.

The Breathalyzer’s Reliability in a DUI Case

A blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is considered to be legally impaired in every state in the US. All states have also adopted what is called an ‘implied consent law’. This law states that every licensed driver in a state has unofficially given his or her consent to undergo a chemical test if a police officer suspects intoxication. Many states will suspend or revoke your license if you refuse testing.

DUI Conviction and Your Auto Insurance

Auto accidents where alcohol was a factor and succeeding DUI convictions can carry serious consequences that include prison or jail time, auto repair or replacement, remorse over damage done to others, a criminal record, increased insurance costs, restitution, court fees, fines, alcohol classes, social stigma, rehabilitation treatment, a civil lawsuit, community service, driver’s license suspension or revocation, probation and others. If you’ve been charged with drunk driving, a skilled criminal defense lawyer can protect your rights and fight for the best outcome.