Defend Your Future Against A DUI/DWAI Charge

A DUI/DWAI arrest will leave you concerned about repercussions for your driving privileges, career and education. Not only might you face jail time and fines, you may also have your driver’s license suspended and be subject to a university disciplinary hearing. However, you are not alone in this battle. Care Enichen offers experienced representation for drunk driving charges in Boulder and throughout the state.

What Are The Penalties For Drunk Driving In Colorado?

Colorado has two offenses you may be charged with. The first is driving while ability is impaired (DWAI) by alcohol or drugs. This charge is triggered by having blood alcohol content (BAC) above .05 percent but lower than .08 percent. You may also be charged with an offense if your blood contains 5 nanograms or more of THC per milliliter of blood. It moves you eight points closer to license suspension, may cost you $200 to $500 and may result in six months of jail time.

The more serious DUI charge occurs when you have BAC above .08 percent. Even for a first offense, you face possible license suspension, a possible one-year jail sentence or even mandatory jail if you have an excessive BAC, up to $1,000 fine and mandatory probation with months of alcohol classes.

Get Life Back On Track With Help From A Passionate Trial Attorney

If you are arrested for impaired driving, you need a lawyer immediately to handle both the criminal component as well as the Department of Motor Vehicles consequences. However, if you want peace of mind, you should seek help from an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Attorney Care Enichen, a former district attorney, has presided over hundreds of DUI/DWI cases and prosecuted a number of them as well. As someone with knowledge of both sides, she has a high rate of success in court.

It’s important to understand that how drunk driving cases are prosecuted varies greatly from county to county. Some counties offer treatment options. Some are harsher. If you face a DUI charge along the Front Range, you need an attorney who knows the local landscape, who knows the sentencing options, who understands the science behind breath and blood alcohol testing, and who has worked on cases from every possible angle. Care Enichen has witnessed both the enforcement of drunk driving laws and the effect of sentencing on families.

DUI FAQ

What is an ignition interlock device?

In some DUI cases, the judge may require you to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicles. This renders your vehicles inoperable unless you blow into the device so it can register your BAC. You will also be required to take additional breath tests while driving.

The test results are recorded and sent to the device provider. In addition, you have to take your vehicle in every 60 days for servicing of the device. If you do not comply with this rule, you may have your license suspended. You can also have your license revoked for at least a year if you tamper with the device in an attempt to disable it.

Ignition interlock devices are expensive, so when appropriate, attorney Enichen will fight to keep you from having to install it on your vehicles. Speak with her to learn more.

Why are there two parts to DUI cases?

People are often confused by the two paths that DUI cases take in Colorado. One is the court process, and the other is the administrative process. You need to resolve both processes so you can get your driver’s license back.

The court process is the path your case will take through the criminal justice system. A prosecutor will try the case against you in court. Depending on the specifics of the case, you could face penalties that include steep fines and fees, required alcohol treatment and jail or prison time.

The administrative process involves getting your driver’s license reinstated by the Colorado DMV. You must request the hearing within seven days of your arrest. If you miss this deadline, the suspension will go into effect on the seventh day. The terms of the suspension will be determined by the facts of the case.

You want an experienced DUI defense lawyer to represent you at both proceedings. Attorney Enichen has considerable experience with both sides of DUI and DMV processes. She will review your case and explain your options so you can decide what you need to do.

Call Us For Answers To Your Urgent Questions

We know that communication is key to ease your mind. We will answer all of your questions. Contact The Law Office of Care Enichen, LLC, at our office in Boulder by calling 720-443-4166 or use our online contact form to schedule a meeting.