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Under Colorado law Driving While Ability Impair “DWAI” is defined as: “driving a motor vehicle when a person has consumed alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of both alcohol and one or more drugs, that affects the person to the slightest degree so that the person is less able than the person ordinarily would have been, either mentally or physically, or both mentally and physically, to exercise clear judgment, sufficient physical control, or due care in the safe operation of a vehicle.”
Colorado law defines Driving Under the Influence “DUI” as: “driving a motor vehicle when a person has consumed alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of alcohol and one or more drugs, that affects the person to a degree that the person is substantially incapable, either mentally or physically, or both mentally and physically, of exercising clear judgment, sufficient physical control, or due care in the safe operation of a vehicle. If a driver’s BAC is .08 or greater, then they are presumed to be under the influence of alcohol to a degree that they were not capable of safely operating their vehicle.
3 Things You Do NOT Have to Do and Should NOT Do If You Are Stopped For a DUI
1. You do NOT have to answer any questions about what you drank, where you drank, when you drank, or how much you drank. You should not answer these questions, but instead politely state that you are going to exercise your right not to answer those questions without an attorney present.
2. You do NOT have to take a PBT (portable breathalyzer test), which is the breath test given roadside. If you are later arrested, then you must select between taking a blood test at the hospital or breath test (intoxilyzer) at the police station.
3. You do NOT have to do the Roadside Sobriety Tests. These roadside tests are voluntary.
Most people seal the case against them by doing things they are not required to do. By having this knowledge and refusing to do these three things you will increase the likelihood of beating your DUI case.
1. You do NOT have to answer any questions about what you drank, where you drank, when you drank, or how much you drank. You should not answer these questions, but instead politely state that you are going to exercise your right not to answer those questions without an attorney present.
2. You do NOT have to take a PBT (portable breathalyzer test), which is the breath test given roadside. If you are later arrested, then you must select between taking a blood test at the hospital or breath test (intoxilyzer) at the police station.
3. You do NOT have to do the Roadside Sobriety Tests. These roadside tests are voluntary.
Most people seal the case against them by doing things they are not required to do. By having this knowledge and refusing to do these three things you will increase the likelihood of beating your DUI case.
FAQs
Can I afford a personal injury attorney?
The initial consultation is always free. If during the consultation we determine that you have a case, we will pursue your case on a contingency fee basis. When working on a contingency fee, our firm does not get paid on your case unless we recover money for you. When we collect money for your injuries, damages, and losses, we will be paid a percentage of the money we collect for you. We are commits to providing clients with a no-stress, no-hassle intake process call us today for your free consultation to see how we can help you!
What happens at the Initial Consultation and how much does it cost?
You will meet with one of our Managing Attorneys or partners at the time of your first appointment with our firm. You will never have a consultation with an office manager, paralegal, or anyone other than one of our experienced managing attorneys or partners. During the initial consultation, we spend much of our time gathering information from you about your personal injury case. It is helpful to bring as much information as possible to your initial consultation so that we can gather as much information as possible about your case so that we can properly discuss with you the facts, relevant law, and how we can assist you with your case. Information that is helpful to bring if you have it is as follows: traffic accident report, all insurance claim information and a copy of your insurance policy or information, health insurance/Medicaid/Medicare Information, medical records or bills, photographs, etc. The initial consultation is always free. We are commits to providing clients with a no-stress, no-hassle intake process call us today for your free consultation to see how we can help you!
I’m in the hospital can you come to me?
Yes, if you are in the hospital or your injuries prohibit you from being able to come to our office, one of our attorneys will come to you.
Can I still recover if I caused an accident?
Colorado has a comparative fault rule – If you were partially responsible for the accident, you may only collect damages for the percentage of fault the other driver had for the accident. In Colorado, an injured party that is 50% or more responsible for an accident is barred from recovering. In cases where fault is not clear or questionable, it is important to have the attorneys at Alhasoon, Glidden and Glidden on your side.
What Size Cases Do You Handle?
AGG law firm handles cases of all sizes, from simple to complex. Our experienced trial lawyers have the knowledge and resources to represent victims in all types of accident and personal injury cases. At AGG we are dedicated to obtaining justice for clients from all walks of life regardless of how large or small the matter.
Will the Information I Share with you Be Confidential?
Yes, because your communications with us are privileged. It is important that you fully disclose all facts of your personal injury claim including, but not limited to: prior injuries, criminal convictions, etc. This information will aide us in fully evaluating your case. The information you share with us will always remain confidential. This protection applies even when our legal representation ends or if you do not retain our firm.
How long will my personal injury case take?
Each case is unique, and it’s difficult to determine how long it will take to resolve a personal injury case. A personal injury case may settle in a few months without the need to file a lawsuit, while others can take years for the trial and appeals process to complete. We do everything we can to resolve our clients’ cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.