DUI Penalties

DUI Defense Lawyer in Colorado Springs, CO

There are many penalties that go along with a DUI conviction, which can have adverse affects on your life for some time to come. These penalties can be mitigated with the help of a Colorado Springs DUI attorney from The Law Office of Michael Moran. It is always our goal to help reduce any charges you are facing or have them dismissed altogether if the evidence against you can be challenged. Some of the penalties for DUI include the following:

First Offense DUI -

Fines between $600-$1000
Jail time 5 days up to one year
License suspension of 9 months
48-96 hours of public service

For those with an alcohol blood level of .20% or higher for a first offense -

Fines between $1000-$5000
Jail time up to one year
License suspension of 1 year
60-129 hours of public service

Second Offense DUI -

Fines between $600-$1500
Jail time from 10 days to one year
License suspension of 1 year
48-120 hours of public service

Third Offense DUI -

Fines between $600-$1500
Jail time from 60 days to one year
License suspension of 2 years
48-120 hours of public service

Additional DUI Penalties

While the above may seem daunting enough, there can be additional penalties that will affect you if you are convicted that are not always passed down by the court. These can include the loss of your job and difficulty in finding employment thereafter, higher insurance rates, problems in obtaining housing and student loans, as well as how this can affect your personal life. Don't let a lack of adequate representation cause you to lose your license. Call our office today for dedicated legal counsel. We will aggressively fight for your rights.

Contact a Colorado Springs DUI attorney to find out more about avoiding DUI penalties you might expect if convicted.