Fighting a DUI in Denver: When It Makes Sense to Go to Trial
While many DUI cases in Denver end in plea agreements, there are situations where going to trial is the right strategy. At Mile High Legal, our Denver criminal defense attorneys have taken hundreds of DUI cases to trial throughout Denver, Jefferson, and Arapahoe counties.
Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 42-4-1301), prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were impaired or had a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Our experience in Denver courtrooms has shown that certain scenarios often warrant taking a case to trial:
Questionable Traffic Stops: When Denver police lacked reasonable suspicion to pull you over
BAC Testing Issues: When breathalyzers in Denver facilities weren't properly calibrated or maintained
Medical Conditions: When conditions like GERD or diabetes could have affected test results
Procedural Violations: When Denver officers failed to follow proper DUI investigation protocols
Rising BAC Defense: When your BAC was likely below the legal limit while driving but rose by the time of testing
Collateral Issues like bring on probation/parole or immigration concerns
Our Denver trial attorneys carefully analyze each case to identify these potential defenses. We've achieved acquittals in Denver, Lakewood, and Aurora courts by exposing:
Improperly trained officers in smaller Denver-area jurisdictions
Faulty breathalyzer maintenance at specific Denver police districts
Constitutional violations in how DUI investigations were conducted
The decision to go to trial should never be taken lightly. Mile High Legal provides honest assessments based on our extensive trial experience in each Denver-area courthouse. We'll advise you on the specific judges and prosecutors handling your case and how that might affect trial outcomes.
For general information on Colorado court procedures, the Colorado Judicial Branch provides resources. However, each Denver-area court has its own local practices that our attorneys navigate daily.
If you're facing a DUI charge in Denver or the surrounding communities, contact Mile High Legal for a thorough case evaluation. We'll help you determine if trial is the right option and build the strongest possible defense if it is.
