Many people enjoy having a few cocktails with their dinner or having a beer with friends before going out for the evening. After just a few drinks, however, people should be careful before getting behind the wheel of a car. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense and comes with severe penalties if caught. A Colorado DUI lawyer can provide essential legal counsel to those who have been charged with a DUI offense. There are many factors that a DUI defense lawyer will look into when formulating a defense case. Learn more about what a Colorado DUI lawyer can do for you here.
Colorado has specific laws and regulations surrounding intoxicated drivers. While there are laws in place that allow law enforcement to find and prosecute those who are driving under the influence of alcohol, there are also laws in place that can protect people from being treated unjustly in these situations. The U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, protects people from undo search and seizure of their property. Law enforcement is not allowed to search the vehicles of people who are detained at a sobriety checkpoint, unless they have substantial reason to believe that they are under the influence of alcohol. They can also search a vehicle if the driver gives them permission to do so. A Colorado DUI lawyer can check to ensure your rights have been upheld.
Although people have the right to refuse to take a Breathalyzer or field sobriety test, there may be consequences for doing so. The driver may be arrested and taken to the police station where a warrant will be issued, requiring them to submit to a blood test or Breathalyzer test.
People also have the right to remain silent, under the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment. There are some situations where it may be best to avoid answering incriminating questions. However, refusing to answer basic questions may lead to reasonable suspicion and subsequent field sobriety tests.
Those who are facing DUI charges may find that partnering with a reliable Colorado DUI lawyer can provide them with new defense opportunities. With a thorough knowledge of DUI laws and regulations, these attorneys are an essential part of any DUI case.
By Jay Tiftickjian Law Firm
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