Greeley Criminal Defense Attorneys
A criminal charge can mean jail, fines, a lost license and a record that follows you. We explain exactly what you are facing, protect your rights at every hearing, and fight for the best outcome, whether that is a dismissal, a fair plea or a verdict at trial.
We know the system from the inside: Tom Grant has served as a Nunn, Colorado, municipal court judge and as the City of Greeley's lead criminal prosecutor. We defend clients in city, county, state and federal courts across Colorado.
Charges we defend
- DUI and DWAI, and the DMV hearing that comes with them
- Traffic violations and license suspensions
- Drug possession and other drug offenses
- Assault and domestic violence charges
- Disorderly conduct
- Protection orders (restraining orders)
- Underage possession of alcohol or marijuana, and juvenile cases
- Sealing an old criminal record
- Many other criminal charges
Just arrested or charged? Do this now
- Do not talk about the case with the police, the alleged victim or anyone else until you have talked to a lawyer. Politely say you want an attorney.
- After a DUI arrest, request your DMV hearing within seven days. If you miss that deadline, your license revocation goes ahead without a hearing (C.R.S. 42-2-126).
- Write down what happened while you remember it: times, places, what was said, and who was there.
- Never miss a court date. A missed date can mean a warrant.
- Call us before your first appearance if you can.
Colorado DUI defense
Colorado has two drunk-driving charges: DUI, at a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or more, and DWAI, driving while ability impaired, which can be charged at more than 0.05. Both carry possible jail time even for a first offense, and a DUI conviction stays on your record. A DUI that injures or kills someone is a felony that can mean years in prison.
There are two cases after a DUI arrest: the criminal case in court, and the license case at the DMV. We handle both, from the seven-day hearing request and a driving permit to the DUI criminal case itself.
Underage possession of alcohol or marijuana
Under 21 and caught with alcohol or a small amount of marijuana, a young person faces a petty offense: for a first offense, a fine of up to $100, an alcohol or drug education program, or both, with higher fines and public service for repeat offenses (C.R.S. 18-13-122). After a first offense, the record is sealed once the education program is done. We defend these charges and make sure the sealing happens.
Criminal defense questions
Can a criminal record be sealed in Colorado?
Often, yes. A dismissed case, an acquittal and a completed deferred judgment are sealed when the case ends. Many convictions can be sealed by motion after a waiting period of one to five years, depending on the offense, as long as there are no new convictions (C.R.S. 24-72-706). DUI and domestic violence convictions usually cannot be sealed, with only narrow exceptions.
Do I need a lawyer for a misdemeanor or a traffic ticket?
Not always, but a conviction can bring license points, higher insurance and a record that shows up on background checks. We can tell you in one conversation whether your case is worth fighting.
Is there a separate battery charge in Colorado?
No. Colorado charges assault, in first, second or third degree depending on the injury and the circumstances. A domestic violence label can be added to many charges, and it brings its own consequences.
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Our lawyers will review your case details and give you a clear plan for how we can help. Based in Northern Colorado, we represent clients along the entire Front Range and across Colorado. Call our law firm or send an email to talk to a professional and understanding attorney.