Denver DUI Lawyer

Denver DUI Lawyer

Increasingly, people are getting arrested and prosecuted for DUI violations, even when they did nothing wrong. If you were arrested for a DUI in Denver, you could receive massive penalties if convicted. Don’t try to challenge your arrest on your own. Contact an experienced attorney at The Law Office of Kevin Cahill.

Fighting DUI Charges in Colorado

Whether you were arrested for DUI or were unfairly charged, you deserve to be represented by an attorney who will fight for your rights. When the legal system is against you, contact The Law Office of Kevin Cahill at 720-445-9887 to speak to a DUI lawyer.

Understanding Colorado’s DUI and DWAI Laws

An Explanation from a Denver DUI Attorney

The laws of Colorado recognize two types of drunk driving — driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI). The latter is a less severe version of the former but still carries significant penalties. This means Colorado is one of the only states where the effective blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drunk driving is less than 0.08%. While residents may have learned this before getting their driver’s license, this law often catches out-of-state drivers off guard.

If you are convicted of either charge, you will receive a sentence for a first offense that includes:

  • Jail time of up to one year
  • Fines of up to $1,000
  • Up to two years of probation
  • Up to 96 hours of community service.

Additionally, a DUI conviction comes with a mandatory license suspension.

Colorado Express Consent Law

Typically, you will not lose your license if you are convicted of a DWAI. However, you can still lose your license when facing DWAI charges if you don’t cooperate with mandatory chemical testing. Colorado has an Express Consent Law that requires drivers to consent to chemical testing when police officers have reasonable grounds to believe the person was impaired by alcohol or drugs. Anyone who refuses to take the test will automatically have their license revoked. You can request a hearing to fight this automatic revocation. That is the first thing Kevin Cahill will do if you are in this situation.

How a Lawyer for DUI in Denver Can Help

Common Defenses Against DUI Charges

While the odds are stacked against you in DUI cases, that doesn’t mean you should give up. Attorney Kevin Cahill has helped hundreds of clients avoid severe consequences of DUI charges. There are several ways to defend against DUI charges.

Challenging the Legality of the Stop of the Driver

A police officer can’t stop a driver without a reason. They must have probable cause to believe that the driver has violated a law. The first thing your attorney will investigate is whether the stop was legitimate. If the police officer didn’t have probable cause to stop you, a judge will likely dismiss your case.

Challenging the Accuracy of a Field Sobriety Test or Breathalyzer

Police officers often rely on field sobriety tests or breathalyzer results to justify an arrest in a DUI case. However, both types of tests have a reputation for being inaccurate. Field sobriety tests rely too much on the opinion of the tester, and many of these tests are not recognized by the courts. While breathalyzers are more scientific, they also are often inaccurate. A breathalyzer may be inaccurately calibrated, malfunctioning, or used improperly. If either of these types of tests were used to justify your arrest, Kevin Cahill will investigate their accuracy and appropriateness given the circumstances and may be able to get your case dismissed.

Challenging Violations of Your Rights

When you are arrested for any reason, the police must respect your rights. This includes the right to remain silent and the right to be represented by an attorney. If the police didn’t read your Miranda rights to you or didn’t respect your rights after you asserted them, tell Kevin Cahill as soon as possible. This behavior is grounds to have your case dismissed.

Negotiating for Reduced Charges

Sometimes, it isn’t necessary to defend against the charges in motions before a judge. Instead, it can be more effective to negotiate with the district attorney handling your case. They get hundreds of cases every week and don’t want to have to fight every case in court. This gives your DUI lawyer flexibility to negotiate. If you haven’t previously been convicted of a DUI charge, the prosecutor will likely agree to reduced charges that don’t include jail time or significant fines.

DUI charges are quite serious in Colorado. You could spend up to a year in jail for your first offense. Don’t let a single incident ruin your life. Contact The Law Office of Kevin Cahill at 720-445-9887 to consult with a lawyer for DUI in Denver who knows how to successfully defend against DUI charges.

Why Choose Kevin Cahill?

Attorney Kevin Cahill has over a decade of experience working in criminal defense. He entered this field because he believes everyone deserves to be treated with respect and have their rights defended when facing criminal charges. Because of his dedication to his profession, he never hands cases off to other lawyers.

As important as dedication is, what you need more than anything else when facing criminal charges is results. The Law Office of Kevin Cahill has handled thousands of cases since it was founded; and while winning every case is impossible, Kevin Cahill fights relentlessly to get the best results, even when the odds are stacked against him. This has resulted in countless satisfied clients who have avoided jail time and kept their driving privileges.

Attorney Kevin Cahill understands this is a decision you can’t afford to make lightly. The right lawyer could mean you walk away from a DUI charge with a slap on the wrist or even with all charges dismissed. But if you choose the wrong lawyer, your life could be irreparably changed. To make that decision easier, Kevin Cahill offers a free consultation to every potential client. Take advantage of that to converse with him and determine for yourself whether he is the attorney for your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado has complicated and potentially confusing DUI laws. If you have never faced a DUI charge, you probably have many questions. Even if you have, there are things you should know before choosing a lawyer. These are some of the most common questions clients ask at The Law Office of Kevin Cahill, where expertise in navigating Colorado’s strictest DUI laws is a part of our practice.

The penalties for a DUI increase with each subsequent offense, maxing out once you have been convicted four times. The increase in penalties isn’t that severe up to the third offense, but with the fourth offense and beyond, you can be sentenced to up to six years in prison.

A DUI is typically a misdemeanor. However, it changes to a felony if you have previously been convicted of at least three DUIs. Additionally, if your DUI results in serious injury or death to another person, you will likely face felony charges.

Yes. Whether the case ends in a jury verdict or a negotiated plea deal with the prosecutor, your driving history will be taken into account. If you have a mostly clean record before the DUI charge, you are much more likely to receive reduced charges or deferred penalties.

If your license has been revoked due to an alcohol-related charge, Colorado law requires you to take an alcohol class as a condition of getting your license reinstated. Additionally, defendants are typically required to take an alcohol course, even if their license isn’t revoked, as part of a plea deal.

If you are an out-of-state driver, Colorado will allow you to take a level II drug/alcohol education class in the state where you reside. Once you prove you have taken the course and submit the appropriate paperwork to Colorado authorities, your right to drive in Colorado can be reinstated.

If you have any more questions, Kevin Cahill will happily answer them during your consultation.

Contact The Law Office of Kevin Cahill Today

If you are facing DUI charges in Denver, you need a lawyer you can trust. Contact Kevin Cahill today for a free consultation.

Want to avoid losing your license and serving jail time after a DUI charge? Contact Kevin Cahill at 720-445-9887 to learn more about your legal options.

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ATTORNEY KEVIN CAHILL

Denver Defense Lawyer Kevin Cahill never assumes that your case is a lost cause. He is a confident and fearless litigator who refuses to back down when he is fighting to protect the rights of his clients. Regardless of whether you are facing a felony or a misdemeanor, it is vital that you take the charges seriously and seek out legal representation as soon as possible so you can start building your defense. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]

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