Colorado DUI/DWAI Defense

The Orr Law Firm, LLC

Driving under the influence of alcohol, or "DUI" and Driving While Ability Impaired, or “DWAI,” are the most commonly committed crimes in the state of Colorado. Yet, they are crimes that are almost always committed by a non-criminal and an otherwise respectable citizen who has never been in trouble with the law before. A lot of times, those under investigation and being charged with an alcohol offense turn to lawyers who are not well versed in Colorado’s driving under the influence laws. However, this can be a serious mistake. DUI’s in Colorado are taken very seriously and there is the potential of up to one year in jail, even on a first offense.

Our firm has extensive experience solely in DUI work. We are well versed in the various complexities that surround a DUI case and are able to defend you accordingly. The ramifications of a DUI conviction can affect you for the rest of your life. A conviction can adversely affect your insurance long-term and your future employment opportunities.

Once we sit down and discuss the facts of your case, our experienced attorneys will be able to attack all angles of the charges you are facing.

A DUI in Colorado is an offense that charges that you were substantially incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle, or that your BAC was .08 or higher.

A DWAI in Colorado is an offense that charges that you were impaired to the slightest degree so that you were less able than you normally would have been to operate a motor vehicle, or that your BAC was from .05-.0799.

When we sit down to discuss your DUI Case, we will determine: What was the BAC level; Was the test done within two hours of driving; were the roadside maneuvers done correctly as required by NHTSA and was the officer certified to conduct the maneuvers; to what extent was alcohol chemically affecting the brain tissue to “impair” judgment; and what was your motor reaction and coordination when stopped; what other medications or drugs were taken; was there a problem with the breathalyzer machine; was the officer certified to conduct tests on the machine; was the blood draw done properly.

Make no mistake: DUI and DWAI cases are complex and deserve great attention. Our attorneys have extensive experience in DUI and DWAI defense and will pay close attention to detail and prepare extensively on your case.