DUI in Arapahoe County
After a DUI arrest in Arapahoe County, your case will be prosecuted by your local law enforcement at the Arapahoe County Courthouse in Centennial. The courthouse is located in Colorado’s 18th judicial district.
The local law enforcement authorities in Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn and Thornton; portions of Arvada, Bennett, Aurora, Lochbuie, and Westminster Attorney all prosecute aggressively.
DUI Defense Attorney in Arapahoe County
Whether you are accused of blowing over the legal limit of .08 or the enhanced limit of .15 or whether you allegedly refused chemical testing of your breath, blood, or urine, call an experienced criminal defense attorney in Adams County, CO, at The Office of Matthew Martin to discuss your case.
From a first DUI charge to a second or subsequent offense, we have the experience and focus needed to fight your case. Whether your case involves a breath test, blood test, urine test, or refusal to consent to test, Matthew Martin can help.
Call now at (303) 725-0017 to set up your first consultation free of charge.
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DUI Breath Testing in Arapahoe County, Colorado
In many cases, you may be required to submit to a breathalyzer test, per state law. Arapahoe County law enforcement utilizes an Intoxilizer 9000.
Breathalyzer devices are known for malfunctions that impact performance, including required retesting, problems with uploading data, data loss, and abnormal readings. Conditions as simple as using mouthwash and breath mints can result in false positives.
In addition to technical difficulties, user error can be a point of contention if the test was administered incorrectly or under false pretenses.
Another area that we will focus on is video evidence – by state law, all officers are required to wear an active camera. This video along with the officer’s dashcam, will be used implicate you in a DUI. Our office will get ahold of the video immediately to establish a point of defense for your DUI case.
Arapahoe County Court Resources
Colorado Judicial Branch: Arapahoe County – Access the official website for the Colorado Judicial Branch: Arapahoe County to view special announcements and important contact information.
Arapahoe County Courthouse – Littleton
1790 West Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 645-6600
Colorado: 18th Judicial District – The 18th Judicial District Court serves individuals in (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln County
Arapahoe County Courthouse – Littleton
1790 West Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 645-6600
Colorado Supreme Court – The Colorado Supreme Court is Colorado’s highest court. Access the website to view court proceedings.
Colorado Supreme Court
1300 Broadway, Suite 520
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 928-7770
Colorado Court of Appeals – Click the link to visit the official website for Colorado’s Court of Appeals and view their hours of operation.
Colorado Court of Appeals
2 E 14th Ave,
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (720) 625-5150
DUI Information Center
State upholds warrantless blood draws – In 2017, the state upheld Colorado’s expressed consent laws after lower circuit judges threw out blood tests in a previous case. If it didn’t, Arapahoe District Attorney Jennifer Gilbert was quoted as saying that “it could have invalidated every breath or blood test that a driver in Colorado provides as part of a DUI investigation.” This means that express consent laws are extremely strong in Colorado, and that the chances of a blood or breath test being thrown out in Arapahoe County as a result of not having a warrant is slim.
Colorado considering new refusal laws – Colorado Lawmakers are considering HB 1135, a bill to establish new regulations on commercial drivers. However, the bill comes with “additional latitude,” according to the article. This latitude includes new restrictions on DUI test refusals, which lawmakers say have risen to nearly 50% in 2022. Under the bill, refusing a test would be charged the same as the actual DUI.
DUI Education Locations – If you conceded a DUI charge, you’ll need to take DUI rehabilitation. These are often completed on-site, at some of the following locations:
1st Alliance Treatment Services
300 East Hampden Ave., 4th floor
Englewood, CO 80113
http://www.1stalliancetreatment.com/
Broadway Counseling Services
3671 S. Huron Street, Suite 301
Englewood, CO 80110
http://www.broadwaycounseling.com/
Life Support Behavioral Institute
7853 East Arapahoe Ct., Suite 3550
Centennial, CO 80112
http://www.lifeshupportinstitute.com/
Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Contact The Law Office of Matthew Martin to find out the steps you need to take to fight your arrest. Whether you took a breath test, or refused to submit to a breath test, or even admitted to driving while intoxicated, Matthew Martin can help.
We represent clients at every stage of the case, from arraignment, pre-trial disposition, status conferences, motions, and dispositions. Whether this is your first DUI or a subsequent DUI offense, we can help.
Call now at (303) 725-0017 to set up your first consultation free of charge.
Matthew Martin accepts clients throughout the greater Denver area and surrounding counties including Douglas County, Broomfield County, Jefferson County, Adams County, and Arapahoe County.