Colorado's Express Consent Law: What Every Denver Driver Should Understand
Colorado's Express Consent Law is one of the most misunderstood aspects of DUI law among Denver drivers. At Mile High Legal, our Denver criminal defense attorneys regularly educate clients about this critical statute and its implications.
Under C.R.S. § 42-4-1301.1, when you drive in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, you have already given your "express consent" to a chemical test if an officer has probable cause to believe you're driving under the influence. This law has serious consequences for Denver motorists:
Automatic Consequences for Refusal: Refusing a test triggers an automatic one-year license revocation for first-time refusals, two years for second refusals, and three years for third refusals
Persistent Drunk Driver Designation: Refusal automatically classifies you as a Persistent Drunk Driver, triggering additional requirements
DMV Hearings in Denver: Refusal cases are heard at the Denver DMV Hearing Office with different standards than criminal courts
Evidence in Court: Denver prosecutors can use your refusal as evidence of guilt in criminal proceedings
Our Denver attorneys have successfully challenged hundreds of refusal cases by:
Proving officers failed to properly advise drivers of Express Consent rights
Demonstrating medical conditions that prevented test completion
Showing language barriers affected understanding (common in Denver's diverse communities)
Proving that the initial traffic stop in Denver lacked legal justification
Mile High Legal's extensive experience with Express Consent hearings at the Denver DMV office has helped many clients avoid the harsh consequences of refusals or improper testing procedures.
For more information on the Express Consent process, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles provides details about hearing procedures. However, navigating these hearings effectively requires experienced legal representation.
If you've refused a chemical test or have questions about your rights under Colorado's Express Consent Law, contact Mile High Legal for a consultation. Our Denver-based attorneys can guide you through this complex aspect of Colorado DUI law.
