QUESTION
What should I do if I was charged with DUI refusal?
Asked on Apr 09th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Colorado
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I was charged with DUI refusal. This is my first time in this predicament.The officer never explained to me what I would be facing for refusing. Had I known, I would have blew. In reality, I refused because I didn't want to self incriminate. I never signed any papers. What should I do please I need advise.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Get a lawyer and fight the matter. The attorney may be able to get this matter resolved for a lesser charge or even dismissed.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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Hire an attorney.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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You'll need an attorney to assist you, if this is in Michigan you have violated the implied consent law which you are charged, as a citizen, to know and understand.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 12:23 AM
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You need to hire a lawyer to help you. You need to get the video on the arrest and analysis with your attorney to develop a defense for trial.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 9:14 PM
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Hire a lawyer to challenge the refusal or lose even restricted driving privileges because you didn't challenge. You have 14 days from the date of your refusal to file objections with the secretary of state or you get a hard suspension for a significant period of time, note, "hard" means no driving at all.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 3:44 PM
You need to hire a DUI specialist ASAP, because you have only 10 days to save your license. Refusal cases have more serious consequences, but are also more defensible by a lawyer who knows DUI.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
Under the implied consent laws, there is little you can do if you refused a chemical test. There are some defenses to a refusal and you should discuss these with an attorney. The Secretary of State will allow you to contest the refusal. It would be worth doing so. If the officer does not show up for the hearing, it can be dismissed. Again, you should consult with an attorney.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 2:17 PM
In Colorado a refusal carries with it a mandatory year revocation of your driving privileges through the DMV. You should immediately retain an attorney and request a hearing through the DMV.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 1:59 PM