Fort Carson DUI Attorney
Reliable Defense for Driving Under the Influence Charges
Have you recently been arrested for DUI in Fort Carson? If so, not only
are you facing fines and driver's license suspension, but you are
also facing the stigma of having a permanent criminal record. If you are
afraid that your DUI case is hopeless – it's not! At Damascus
Road Law Group, our Fort Carson DUI lawyers have successfully handled numerous
criminal defense and
drunk driving cases. We protect the accused in an era where summary license suspensions have
eroded the presumption of innocence before any guilt finding. If a DUI
charge threatens your license and your freedom, our team will fight hard
to avoid a conviction.
We offer
free case evaluations—schedule yours today!
About DUIs and the Penalty of Conviction
A DUI charge is constituted by the Blood Alcohol Content, or BAC, of the
driver at the time of arrest. It is against the law to drive with a BAC
of .08% or higher. If you are
under the age of 21, it is against the law to drive with a BAC of .02% or higher.
When an officer pulls you over, whether it is because they had probable
cause to believe you were driving drunk or because they stopped you for
another reason such as a checkpoint, the officer may conduct a series
of tests to prove whether or not you have been drinking. They may ask
you to complete a series of field sobriety tests, or they will determine
your BAC through a breathalyzer. Those that fail these tests can be arrested
and charged with driving under the influence. If you are arrested, contact
a Fort Carson DUI attorney as soon as you are able.
Due to the gravity of DUI charges, the penalties for a convicted offense
can have serious implications on your life.
Multiple DUI offenses often face harsher punishments. A conviction can affect your funds, your
job, your rights, and your future.
If you are convicted of a DUI, you could face harsh penalties for your
offense, including:
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1st DUI Offense: Up to a year in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, and 9-month driver’s
license suspension
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2nd DUI Offense: Up to a year in jail, up to $1,500 in fines, one-year driver’s license
suspension, and required Interlock Ignition Device
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3rd DUI Offense: Up to a year in jail, up to $1,500 in fines, two-year driver’s license
suspension, and required Interlock Ignition Device
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4th DUI Offense: Possibility of up to 6 years in prison.
Because DUI penalties can be detrimental to your way of life, it is imperative
to seek legal counsel from a skilled Fort Carson DUI lawyer. Our firm
is dedicated to our clients and fights to protect them from the harsh
penalties of a conviction.
Challenging DUI Evidence
As a DUI defense law firm in Colorado, we know that our legal system requires
DUI evidence to be tested in the courtroom by cross-examination, and our
team has honed our skills when it comes to challenging every aspect of
a DUI case.
DUI defense requires a skilled Fort Carson attorney who understands the
scientific and legal processes that intersect in DUI cases, and who fights
hard to confront the police and the prosecution in the courtroom. If you
are facing DUI charges, we urge you to contact Damascus Road Law Group
as soon as possible to discuss the details of your case in a phone consultation.
Contact our team by calling (719) 354-2052 or by filling our online contact form.