If you are convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Weld County, then your License will be Revoked or Suspended. Understanding the penalties of a DUI in Weld County and License Revocation / Suspension is important. The skilled DUI attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office can help you understand how long your License is Revoked and whether you can get it reinstated. If you are facing a DUI or License Suspension in Fort Collins or Larimer County, get help here.
Can My License Be Suspended for a 1st Time DUI Offense in Greeley, Colorado
The short answer is yes, if you are convicted in Greeley or anywhere in Colorado for a DUI, even if it is your first offense, your License will be Suspended. This occurs with a DUI per se, based on your Blood Alcohol Level. In other instances, the 12 points you’ll get will result in an alcohol suspension. In the case of a Driving While Ability Impaired or DWAI conviction, the first offense does not necessarily result in a License Suspension. An Underaged Drunk Driving charge does result in a License Suspension, however the penalty is not as harsh.
How Long Will a Driving Under the Influence Conviction Revoke My License in Weld County?
In Weld County, a license will be revoked for a DUI, with the length of time depending on several factors. Your revocation period depends on the number of prior alcohol convictions, your BAC (Blood Alcohol Level), and other charges from that incident or prior convictions affecting your total points. In the case of a 1st DUI Offense, a license will be revoked for 9 months. A second offense is one year and a third or subsequent offense is 2 years. In the case that a defendant refuses a chemical test to determine their Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) then the duration of time for License Revocation is longer. At some point, you may be eligible for an Interlock Reinstatement, which could get you back on the road.
In Colorado Can I Get My License Reinstated After a DUI?
Yes, you can apply to have your License Reinstated after it was revoked in Colorado, however when you can apply is dependent on your conviction. If you were facing a DUI then you can apply after a month. In the case of a Chemical Refusal, you can apply after two months. In any application to Reinstate a License there will be fees and an interlock ignition device requirement.
What Other Criminal Charges Can Cause My License to Be Revoked in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, other than DUI, a driver’s license can be revoked if a driver accumulates enough points on their driver’s license. Every traffic offense conviction adds points to a person license. Adults 21 and older who have 12 points in a 12-month period, will receive a suspension. Some high license point traffic offense are:
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident – C.R.S. 42-4-1601
- Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer – C.R.S. 42-4-1413
- Vehicular Eluding – C.R.S. 18-9-116.5
- Reckless Driving – C.R.S. 42-4-1401
- Careless Driving – C.R.S. 42-4-1402
In Erie and Windsor, Colorado Can I Contest My License Suspension?
The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will allow you to request a hearing to contest your License Suspension in Erie and Windsor. A defendant has seven days to request a hearing to contest a License Suspension after the police take your license or you are notified by mail. At the DMV hearing, which is different than a court trial, you can present evidence and witnesses, which is why it is important to have a top DUI defense attorney. The lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office are aggressive and will fight for you. We understand what a DMV hearing officer needs to hear to recind your revocation. We know that having a license is important for maintaining a job and livelihood for your family.