Littleton , Colorado DUI Lawyer Steven Katzman
Frequently Asked Questions

The following information includes frequently asked drunk driving questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every DUI defense situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances that must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Denver drunk driving defense lawyer Steven Katzman, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific criminal defense case.

I was arrested for a DUI and took a breath test that came back over .08. What happens to my driver's license?

Presumably the officer took your driver's license at your arrest and served you with a Notice of Revocation. You may request a DMV hearing, but you must make this request within 7 days. When you request the hearing at a DMV office, you will be issued a temporary permit. This permit is good until the hearing or 60 days, whichever comes first.

At the hearing, it must be established that there was a reason to stop you and request a chemical test and that the test was done within 2 hours with a result over .08. If this is your first revocation, your license will be revoked for 3 months. You may ask the hearing officer for a probationary license (for restricted driving) which lasts for 5 months, but you must serve 1 month with no driving. If this is not your first revocation, your license will be revoked for 1 year.

When your license has been taken from you after a DUI arrest, some very important decisions need to be made with the help of an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer. Call Denver DUI defense Attorney Steven Katzman for a free consultation today.

I took a blood test and I don't know the results. What will happen?

The sample will be sent to a certified lab for testing and the results will be returned to the police agency after the test is completed. If the test is over .08, the officer may send the information to DMV to begin the revocation process. This will result in the DMV sending you a notice that your license will be revoked unless you request a hearing by the date in the letter. You should take the letter to DMV to request a hearing. You will need to surrender your license at that time and will be issued a temporary permit.

I refused to take a blood or breath test. What should I do?

You should request a DMV hearing. If it is proven that you refused a test that was properly requested, your license will be revoked for 1 year.

If my license is revoked, will I lose in court?

DMV express consent hearings and the court are separate proceedings. What happens in court may not be the same as what happens at the DMV. Consult with Denver DUI defense Attorney Steven Katzman today to review your case.

What are the penalties in court?

You may be placed on probation, be required to perform community service, obtain an alcohol evaluation and follow the recommendations for alcohol education and therapy, attend a victim impact panel and pay a fine and court costs. If you have had a prior conviction for DUI or DWI, or your chemical test was over .20, the court must impose a jail sentence. In some cases, work release or in-home detention may be available. However, each person's situation is different. You should consult with Denver DUI defense lawyer Steven Katzman today to review your case and discuss the possible penalties.

If you or someone you know in Denver, Colorado, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Colorado needs the assistance or legal counsel of an experienced DUI lawyer, contact Attorney Steven Katzman today at (888) 320-9352, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your consultation with a Littleton, Colorado drunk driving attorney.