Phillips County DUI Lawyer – Holyoke & Surrounding Areas

No. Many people assume they must hire an attorney with an office in the county where the case was filed, but that is not required. Colorado lawyers routinely represent clients throughout the state.

I regularly represent clients in counties across Colorado and appear in courts throughout both metropolitan and rural jurisdictions. My office is in Denver, but I handle DUI matters wherever my clients need representation, including Phillips County.

Many people are told their blood test results will be available in a week or two. In reality, that is often not the case.

In Colorado, blood samples collected in DUI investigations are typically analyzed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Depending on the laboratory’s workload, it may take several weeks—or even several months—before the analysis is completed. Delays are common and do not necessarily indicate anything about the strength or weakness of the prosecution’s case.

Once the CBI completes its analysis, the laboratory report is generally provided to the prosecutor. If you are represented by an attorney, your attorney can typically obtain the report through the discovery process and review the results with you. If you do not have an attorney, you may be able to obtain information from the prosecutor’s office after charges have been filed, although the process varies depending on the stage of your case.

If your case involves a blood test, it is important not to simply wait for the results. The deadline to request a Colorado DMV hearing is generally only seven days from the date you receive notice of revocation. Waiting for the laboratory report before taking action could result in the loss of important rights, including your opportunity to challenge the driver’s license revocation.

If you have questions about your blood test, your DMV hearing, or your DUI charge, contact my office for a free consultation.

Possibly. In many Colorado DUI cases, the arresting officer’s body-worn camera records the roadside investigation, including the field sobriety tests. Reviewing that video is often one of the most important parts of preparing a DUI defense.

It is not uncommon for drivers to believe they performed well on the tests, while the officer concludes otherwise. The body camera footage provides an opportunity to independently evaluate what actually occurred, including the officer’s instructions, your performance on the tests, your balance and coordination, your speech, and your overall appearance and demeanor.

In some cases, the video may support the officer’s observations. In others, it may reveal inconsistencies, demonstrate that the tests were administered improperly, or provide additional context that is not fully reflected in the police report. Every case is different, which is why the video should be reviewed carefully rather than relying solely on the officer’s written conclusions.

As part of my representation, I routinely review available body-worn camera footage, police reports, and other evidence to identify potential legal and factual issues that may assist in your defense.

Yes. Whether a driver was actually weaving or driving erratically is often an important issue in a Colorado DUI case. An officer’s observations may provide the legal basis for the initial traffic stop, but those observations are not automatically accepted as accurate.

As part of my representation, I carefully review the available evidence, including the police report, body-worn camera footage, dash camera video (if available), dispatch records, and any other relevant evidence. In some cases, the video may clearly support the officer’s account. In others, it may show that the vehicle remained within its lane, that any movement was minor or consistent with normal driving, or that the officer’s description was exaggerated or incomplete.

The specific driving behavior matters. A brief touch of a lane line is different from repeated lane departures, and road conditions, weather, traffic, construction, and other factors may also help explain what occurred.