DUI in Colorado. Moved to Oregon

You really need a Colorado lawyer's advice here -- can you contact your Colorado lawyer? If not, post this question in a section for members of the...

Does failing a breathalyzer test in OR remove possibility of DUI charges being dismissed? Is it worth fighting the DUI charge?

No, a DUII case may still be dismissed if there is some obvious Constitutional problem with the officer's stop and arrest of you. With a good...

If you are arrested do they have to offer you an attorney

Unfortunately no. The seminal case is State v Moore, that says the onus is on the arrestee to ask to communicate ("Can I make a call?" Etc.).

The DA has 2 years to charge you with misdemeanor DUII, 3 years for felony (felony requires at least 2 prior in the past 10 years). The more time...

Mr. Siefman is right. I'd add that you have the burden at your petition hearing to prove -- by clear and convincing evidence -- that you're no...

What to expect at first court appearance for dui

It depends on what court you are being prosecuted in. The first appearance is called "arraignment," and is either fast and painless (if you have a...

DUI Arrest but no court case & VISA stamping (Immigration)

Do NOT call the court, do NOT call the DA's office. Get into a good DUII defense lawyer's office, NOW. I've had clients "revive" a lost case by...

I'm not sure it was illegal back then! See Schmerber v. California, 384 US 757 (1966) (warrantless blood-draw permitted in DUII cases based on...

Selected as the best answer

Mr. Siefman's answer is thorough and correct. Maybe an analogy will help: your question is like asking, "How long will my [husband, wife, mother,...

I got a DUI citation, have a perfect driving record, what are my options so I do not lose my driving privileges?

It depends on how things went with the Implied Consent process. Did you fail or refuse a breath test? If not, then you aren't looking at an Implied...