Fighting Traffic Offenses and Infractions in Colorado
Our Greeley, Colorado, law firm — the McAdams Law Office, LLC — handles a wide range of traffic offenses. We represent people accused of speeding, careless driving, reckless driving, eluding, hit and run and driving under revocation, among others.
We believe in quick and effective legal action. We act quickly to explore all your options — making smart decisions from the moment we take your case until the moment matters are resolved.
The Law on Driving Under Revocation
The law on traffic offenses in Colorado can be complex and consequences are often serious. Colorado law recognizes five different levels of driving under revocation (DUR):
- Aggravated driving after revocation prohibited (Agg. DARP): When accused of aggravated DARP, the defendant has been arrested for allegedly operating a motor vehicle during a period that his or her Colorado driving privileges have been revoked or denied. People convicted of aggravated DARP may face up to three years in a Colorado prison for this felony.
- Driving after revocation prohibited (DARP): DARP is often charged when someone is accused of driving as a habitual traffic offender. It is punishable with county jail time in most circumstances and a one year suspension of your driver's license.
- Driving under restraint when the charges involve alcohol (DUR-Alc): This is often charged when a person is accused of driving after Colorado driving privileges were suspended, revoked or denied due to a conviction for an alcohol-related offense. It may also be charged when you refuse a chemical test and are subsequently arrested on a charge of driving under restraint by suspension, revocation or denial of your driver's license. It is punishable with county jail time in most circumstances and a one year suspension of your driver's license.
- Driving under restraint when the charges do not involve alcohol (DUR): Driving under restraint is charged when your Colorado driving privileges are suspended, revoked or denied as a result of conviction of non-alcohol related offenses, and you have been arrested on a charge of driving under restraint. It is punishable with county jail time in most circumstances and a one year suspension of your driver's license.
- Driving under restraint in violation of the Financial Responsibility Act (DUR-Fra.) suspension: Driving offenses may be charged under the Financial Responsibility Act when a driver fails to provide proper insurance information after an accident. It is punishable with county jail time in most circumstances and a one year suspension of your driver's license.
If you are convicted of any of these traffic offenses, you may face mandatory suspension of your driver's license and jail time. The best way to take action is to work with a lawyer who truly protects your rights.
Contact an attorney at the McAdams Law Office, LLC, by calling 970-353-0000 or by completing our online contact form.
