Fort Collins, Colorado, DUI / DWAI Lawyer
I, attorney David H. Johnson, of the law firm of Liggett, Smith & Johnson, P.C., can evaluate your case and discuss the best options available for you. While I am prepared to work with the prosecutor and court to reduce the charges or sentence against you, I also have the investigative and forensic resources needed to challenge your drunk driving arrest and proceed to jury trial. If you have been arrested for DUI / DWAI, contact me, DUI lawyer David H. Johnson today to learn how I can help you.
DUI/DWAI
Colorado has two misdemeanor driving offenses for driving while intoxicated - Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI).
DUI means:
Driving a vehicle when a person has consumed alcohol or drugs (or a combination of alcohol and drugs) which affects the person to a degree that the person is substantially incapable, either mentally or physically, to exercise clear judgment, sufficient physical control, or due care in the safe operation of a vehicle. Under the statute, there is an inference of such if your BAC is .080 or above.
DWAI means:
Driving a vehicle when a person has consumed alcohol or drugs (or a combination of both alcohol and drugs) which affects the person to the slightest degree so that the person is less able, either mentally or physically, or both, to exercise clear judgment, sufficient physical control, or due care in the safe operation of a vehicle. Under the statute, there is an inference if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is above .050 but less than .080 you are DWAI.
DUI or DWAI in Colorado is a serious offense. If convicted, you may face revocation of your driver's license, heavy fines, even jail time. To help minimize the serious consequences of a DUI/DWAI conviction, it is important to understand the procedures involved in resolving a DUI charge. In Colorado, a DUI arrest often involves both the Court system and the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The former is a criminal matter, concerned primarily with punitive and rehabilitative consequences. The latter determines whether or not your privilege to drive in Colorado will be revoked. It is crucial that you understand your rights in both. Familiarizing yourself with the Express Consent Law can also help enhance your understanding of your rights.
If you have questions or concerns regarding my criminal defense services in DUI/DWAI matters, contact me to schedule a free initial consultation today. While my office is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, I represent clients throughout Larimer County and Northern Colorado.
