Keystone, CO DUI and DWAI Law Firms & Lawyers

Was there a blood test taken by the officer or just by the hospital for your treatment? I will presume the officer had blood drawn for his purposes as well.  If the accident did not result in any injuries to anyone else (other than you), then I do expect the charge of DUI will be added to your charges if it has not been already (there is just a small check box on most tickets that says a person is charged with DUI and people can miss that when looking at the ticket). If someone else was injured in the accident then there is a potential that much more serious (potentially felony) charges could be filed. You should definitely at least consult with a lawyer even if you decide not to ultimately hire one. A one hour paid consultation can provide you a lot of very useful information. 

It is a class A misdemeanor for which you could receive up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. You could also have your license suspended. You need to hire a lawyer immediately because you have limited time to request a hearing on your driver's license matter or your license will automatically be suspended. Also, your lawyer may want to use that hearing for discovery on the criminal case.

You should check all of your paperwork very carefully. If the officer provided you a citation when you were released from jail -it more than likely include a date to appear and the address of the courthouse. You must appear at that hearing, do not be late. If there was no date, then you should periodically check the local county court (most have websites) for a potential warrant or contact the county court clerk directly to see if a case has been filed. Disclaimer: The response to this email does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship. For additional information or a free consultation contact (303) 747-4686.