Colorado Springs Felony DUI Defense Attorney
Everyone knows that DUIs carry strong sentences as a deterrent to those who would drive drunk. But did you know that your accusation could be "bumped up" to a felony DUI if your DUI injures another person or is a repeat offense? Read on for more information on felony DUI offenses, vehicular assault, and vehicular homicide.
Defending Against Drunk Driving Charges
Colorado's legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08 percent. If a prosecutor can prove that your BAC was, indeed, above the legal limit and that you operated a motor vehicle during that time, you could face a DUI conviction. If your conduct hurts or causes the death of another (i.e. you are in an accident while under the influence), you could be accused of vehicular assault or vehicular homicide. Essentially, a vehicular assault or homicide case considers your car as a deadly weapon and your conduct as similar to that of someone who assaults or kills another person with, say, a gun or knife. A DUI can escalate that accusation and the penalties incurred.
In Colorado, the mandatory punishment for a DUI includes a suspended license, ignition interlock devices, mandatory drug or alcohol rehabilitation and a large fine. However, felony convictions can involve imprisonment, . A felony is a serious offense, one that can affect your ability to get a job or apartment and even vote. So how can you prevent conviction and incarceration if you're accused of felony DUI, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide, especially given the notorious hard line prosecutors, judges, and juries take against suspects?
The answer is simple. If you're facing down a vehicular assault or homicide conviction or a DUI accusation, you need and deserve the immediate assistance of an experienced, reputable, and resourceful Colorado Sprigns vehicular homicide defense attorney. The Bussey Law firm offers all of those in one attorney, Timothy Bussey, who served as a prosecutor before turning to criminal defense full time. Our office offers great customer service, access to expert witnesses who can assist on the case. But we can't help if you don't call. Get in touch today – we offer a free, confidential case evaluation to potential clients.
Colorado Springs felony lawyer Timothy Bussey at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. in Colorado represents clients in Colorado Springs and throughout El Paso County, including the cities of Fountain, Manitou Springs, and Monument.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-2555
Fax: (719) 475-0046