Pritchett, CO DUI and DWAI Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes you should fight it an attorney is likely necessary to win depending on where you were located in the car, where the keys were and some other things, you can win at DMV and criminal courts did you do a blood or breath test? if you refused or did a breath test over 0.08, then you must request a DMV hearing at the local DMV office within 7 days of the arrest or else you give up that right and will lose you license (hearing set within 60 days).

The fact that two police officers had contact prior to a third officer arresting your son does not necessarily mean that the State cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The fact that two officers did not make the arrest may be a factor in determining if the third officer had probable cause to make the arrest. While police are not required to make an arrest, there is a public policy to arrest people suspected of DUI. The fact that the first two officers did not investigate DUI and allowed your son to call for a ride, support that there was not sufficient evidence to investigate for DUI. The fact that the third officer did not have the benefit of a field sobriety test or preliminary breath test to confirm or dispel the officer's suspicion of DUI would support that the arresting officer did not have probable cause to make the arrest. Your son should seek legal representation from an attorney experienced in DUI defense.

If you received the tickets, there are charges, it is also possible to the ticket will arrive later in the mail to the address which is on your drivers license. The fact that you released without bond is irrelevant.