Have you been arrested for DUI? Did your breath or blood tests show a BAC of .08 or less? If so, you are probably confused or at least curious as to why you have been placed under arrest and how or why DUI charges are being filed. In the state of Colorado, a driver can be placed under arrest if his or her BAC level is .05 or above. Those individuals who have a BAC higher than .05 but lower than .08 will not be charged with DUI, but they can be charged with DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired).
In this type of alcohol-related case, charges will likely be filed if sufficient evidence can be gathered to show the individual's driving ability was impaired, even by the most marginal amount. Penalties for a DWAI conviction can include up to 180 days in jail, fines averaging between $200-$500 and 24-49 hours of mandatory public service. Eight points will also be added to an individual's driving record if he or she is convicted of DWAI.
If you have been arrested for any alcohol or drug-related motor vehicle offense, it is urgent that you waste no time in obtaining legal representation from an experienced DUI attorney in Denver, CO. At the Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna, you will be treated with the utmost respect and you can count on the fact that your case will receive the personalized attention it deserves.
Attorney Cessna has more than two decades of experience amassed from having worked as a former DUI officer, a Deputy District Attorney and now as a certified DUI specialist. He possesses an in-depth understanding of DUI laws and has used a wide variety of defense strategies to help clients avoid facing life-altering DUI charges and penalties. To find out what he can do for you, call his office now to schedule a free consultation and review of your case.