Denver Criminal Defense Law Firm Focuses on Felony DUI Defense

Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Provides a Strong DUI Defense

Colorado lawmakers passed the state’s first felony penalty for DUI in 2015, and the law carried harsh penalties, including prison time for anyone who has three or more DUI convictions on their record and is arrested for another DUI, regardless of whether an injury or death occurred.

Before the 2015 law took effect, a DUI conviction meant a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail. In August 2017, Colorado legislators further bolstered the 2015 law by requiring that anyone convicted of a felony DUI spend 90 to 180 days in jail, and those eligible for work release face 120 days to two years behind bars.

Defending a Felony DUI in Colorado

The criminal charges associated with drunk driving vary widely according to the circumstances surround the arrest. If a defendant is facing a potential felony DUI, it is critical to determine whether or not a previous offense actually resulted in a conviction, since some DUI charges result in a dismissal or deferred judgment and sentence.

By law, Colorado courts must consider the defendant’s willingness to participate in a treatment program, whether all reasonable sanctions have been exhausted, and whether there is an unacceptable risk to public safety. Although a DUI defendant might be able to avoid prison time, the decision is left up to the discretion of the court, and no incarceration is always an option.

Contact Colorado Felony DUI Defense Attorney Today

Are you facing felony DUI charges in the state of Colorado? Since 1991, DUI criminal defense attorney Michael T. Kossen, P.C. has focused his entire law practice solely on defending Colorado residents against criminal charges. Contact him online or call (303) 791-6500 to schedule your free initial case evaluation today.