At Pikes Peak Law, our Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers work to help our clients achieve a just result when they have been injured by the negligent conduct of others.
We represent clients who have suffered all types of personal injury and wrongful death. We have helped Colorado victims of premises liability injuries, car accidents, motorcycles accidents, medical malpractice and all types of injuries resulting from negligence.
Our attorneys understand that it can be a painful and frustrating process as you recover from an injury caused by no fault of your own. We know that injuries can result in both financial and physical hardships for you and your loved ones. Our personal Injury Attorneys can help! We fight against the individuals or the organizations that have caused your pain and suffering to obtain a just result in your case.
We will work to provide you the best legal representation. We represent a variety of personal injury cases, including:
Our personal injury attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help you through the complex legal system and obtain compensation for your financial and physical injuries. Our law firm is committed to helping you understand and exercise your rights. We will work with you to make the best decisions for you, your family and your future.
Contact our law offices today at (719) 227-0022, for a free, no obligation consultation. Our experienced Attorneys will work with you to help you receive the compensation you deserve.
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When you are charged with a DUI, two processes begin that can revoke your license: the DMV process and the Court process. Both processes can affect your license and determine the length of your suspension. If you refused a chemical test, under the Colorado Express Consent law you will typically lose your license for a period of one year. The law changed on January 1, 2009 regarding license consequences for a DUI (excess BAC .08). If your date of offense was on or after January 1, 2009, your first revocation action at the DMV will be a nine month suspension, if the revocation action is upheld (i.e. you "lose" the hearing). However, you may apply for a restricted license with the interlock device installed on your vehicle after 30 days of no driving. If your BAC was above .17 you will be required to keep an interlock on your vehicle for a two year period. For a second offense the revocation through the DMV is a one year revocation. A third offense will result in a two year suspension, but you may apply for a restricted license after one year.
Minors face different suspensions. For example, If a minor (under 21) is convicted of Underage Drinking and Driving (a BAC .02 to .05) he will face a 3 month revocation. However, if he is convicted of a DWAI/DUI a one year revocation will be imposed. If the minor has a BAC between .05 and .08 the DMV will revoke the license for 3 months. The minor is not eligible for a restricted privileges after 30 days like adults. A second revocation for this is 6 months, and a third or greater is one year.
A Commerical Driver also faces additional consequences on their licenses. A first action through the DMV for excess BAC of .08 will result in a one year CDL revocation. A second offense will result in a lifetime CDL revocation.
If you were charged before January 1, 2009:
If you did a chemical test and you were above the legal limit you will receive a 90 day suspension for your first offense. In some cases you may elect to lose all driving privileges for 30 days followed by 150 days of restricted driving privileges (typically to and from work and school etc.) instead of the 90 days revocation. You can also lose your license through receiving excessive points based on your plea in your criminal case. If you are over 21, you have 12 points in a year period or 18 points in a two year period. A DUI is a 12 point violation and a DWAI is an 8 point violation. If you plea guilty to a DUI the 12 points will revoke your license for a 1 year period, even if you won your DMV hearing.
People who have prior convictions for a DUI or DWAI face additional consequences including very lengthy revocations. Please contact us for an individual analysis of your case based on the facts of your case and your driving history.
Offense | Aggravators | Jail | Mandatory | Fines | UPS | License Effect |
DUI | None | 5 d. to 1 yr. | None | $300 to $1000 plus costs |
48-96 hrs | 12 points-suspension |
DUI | BAC > .2 | 90 d. to 1 yr. | 10 d. | $500 to $1500 plus costs | 60-120 hrs | 12 points-suspension |
DUI | Prior DWAI | 70 d. to 1 yr. | 7 d. | $450 to $1000 plus costs | 56-112 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |
DUI | Prior DUI |
90 d. to 1 yr. | 10 d. | $500 to $1500 plus costs | 60-120 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |
DWAI | None | 2 to 180 d. | None | $100 to $500 plus costs | 24-48 hrs | 8 points |
DWAI | BAC > .2 | 90 d. to 1 yr. | 10 d. | $500 to $1500 plus costs | 60-120 hrs | 8 points |
DWAI | Prior DWAI | 45 d. to 1 yr. | 5 d. | $300 to $1000 plus costs |
48-96 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |
DWAI | Prior DUI | 60 d. to 1 yr. |
6 d. | $400 to $1200 plus costs |
52-104 hrs | Poss. 1 yr. revocation |