Boulder CO DUI Lawyer Barre Sakol

The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that all criminal defendants, regardless of the seriousness of the charge, are entitled to legal counsel. Barre and his staff provide clients with the highest quality legal representation, both in and out of the courtroom. Regardless of the offense, Barre is sensitive to the tremendous stress a pending criminal charge can have on a person. He determines each client’s primary concerns and does everything he can to address those concerns. He recognizes that each case has unique factors, and every client will have different priorities. He spends as much time as necessary to make sure each client understands all aspects of his/her case and tries to mold his representation to meet each client’s individual needs.

Barre will use his best efforts to negotiate the best possible resolution to a client’s case. If the proposed disposition is not satisfactory to the client, he will then provide the client with aggressive legal representation and personalized service in taking the case to trial. He pledges to provide the client with honesty, integrity and fair dealing.

During a difficult time, he will attempt to make the experience as minimally disruptive to the client’s life as possible.

Barre Sakol has practiced law in Colorado for over 30 years and has handled a wide variety of criminal, traffic, and family law matters. He maintains the highest standards in his practice and pledges to give each and every client superior quality legal representation. His approach to handling cases has earned him an excellent reputation among the legal community and the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, a national rating service.

While he has substantial trial experience, he prides himself on his unique ability to negotiate beneficial resolutions for his clients. He is sensitive to the impact a family and/or criminal law matter can have on a client and does everything humanly possible to obtain a favorable result without the need of proceeding to trial. If a matter does have to proceed to trial, he prepares extensively and is an aggressive litigator. He treats the case with the highest level of urgency to maximize the likelihood of a favorable result.

In an attempt to avoid imposing his priorities on a case, Barre develops an "interactive" relationship with his clients. In that regard, Barre communicates with clients to ensure that he fully understands the client’s insights, which are vital elements of the case. He recognizes that the case may have significant ramifications on the client and always places the client’s best interests over his own agenda.

Barre minimizes the possibility that a client cannot receive prompt advice, especially in emergency situations. Since these are stressful times for clients, he provides almost instantaneous responses to client inquiries through both telephone and email. Additionally, he has a trained staff that has been working with him for years and can handle emergencies until he can be reached.

Barre guarantees the highest degree of legal competence, professionalism, and dedication to each case. His primary goals are to provide clients with personalized attention, good communication, and the security of knowing they are well represented at all times.

Admitted: 1975, Colorado, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Biography: Beta Alpha Psi; Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Kappa Phi; Order of the Coif. Certified Public Accountant. Listed in Martindale-Hubbell Registry of Pre-eminent Lawyers.

DEFINITIONS:
"Per Se" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
As of August 2005, all states have DUI laws that deem "per se intoxicated" any driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08 percent. This means that drivers with a BAC at or above .08 are intoxicated in the eyes of the law, and no additional proof of driving impairment is necessary.

"Zero Tolerance" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
All states carry "zero tolerance" laws that target drivers under the legal drinking age. These laws penalize persons under 21 for operating a vehicle with any trace of alcohol in their systems (a BAC above 0.0), or with negligible BAC levels such as .01 or .02 percent.

"Enhanced Penalty" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
Many states impose harsher penalties on DUI offenders with a particularly high BAC at the time of the offense, typically .15 to .20 percent. DUI offenders with a BAC at or above their state’s enhanced penalty standards will likely face additional jail time, harsher fines, and more severe driver’s license sanctions.

"Implied Consent" Laws
"Implied consent" laws require vehicle drivers to submit to some form of chemical test, such as breath, blood, or urine testing, if suspected of DUI. If a driver refuses to submit to such testing, implied consent laws carry penalties such as mandatory suspension of a driver’s license, usually for six months to a year.

Note: Persons arrested for DUI will be subject to additional criminal law penalties not addressed here -- including jail time, fines, and community service. Such criminal penalties are typically more discretionary than those identified in this chart, and are therefore more difficult to accurately predict. Generally speaking, first-time DUI offenders can expect to incur a fine, and face the possibility of jail time. Repeat DUI offenders will incur harsher fines, and will almost certainly be sentenced to a number of days in jail. Penalties will be harsher still if the DUI offender was involved in an accident in which someone else was injured or killed.

DEFINITIONS:
Administrative License Suspension/Revocation
The Administrative License Suspension/Revocation penalties indicated here refer to minimum mandatory penalties imposed on drivers whose BAC is above the state limit for intoxication, or drivers who refuse to submit to BAC testing. Administrative suspension or revocation of a driver’s license is usually carried out by a state agency (such as a Department of Motor Vehicles), distinct from any criminal court penalties. Most states impose harsher penalties for second or third DUI offenses, typically defined as those that occur within five years of a prior DUI offense.

Note: the penalties identified here do not include variations for DUI offenders operating commercial vehicles, or drivers who have violated "zero tolerance" and "enhanced penalty" DUI laws (see Table 1). Most states recognize different sanctions for these types of DUI offenses.

Mandatory Alcohol Education and Assessment/Treatment
Alcohol education and treatment/assessment penalties for DUI offenders can include mandatory attendance at DUI prevention programs, and assessment of potential alcohol dependency problems. Such programs are often made "conditions" of a suspended sentence or probation, meaning that a DUI offender can avoid jail time and payment of hefty fines if he or she completes participation in the program. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of alcohol education and treatment/assessment programs.

Vehicle Confiscation
Vehicle confiscation penalties allow a motor vehicle department or law enforcement agency to seize a DUI offender’s vehicle, either permanently or for a set period of time. Such penalties typically apply only to repeat DUI offenders, and often the return of the vehicle requires payment of fines and significant administrative costs. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of vehicle confiscation as a penalty for DUI.

Ignition Interlock
A vehicle ignition interlock breath-testing device measures a vehicle operator’s BAC, and will prevent operation of the vehicle if more than a minimal amount of alcohol is detected (i.e. BAC level of .02). DUI offenders will usually be required to pay the costs of installation, rental, and maintenance of an ignition interlock device. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of ignition interlock devices as a penalty for DUI.

TYPE OF CASES OUR FIRM HANDLES
I handle many types of cases to bench and jury trials including DUI, Criminal and Traffic.

WE THINK YOU SHOULD HIRE US IF:
You want a lawyer who will personally handle your file and will be available for consultation afternoons, evenings and weekends. I will fairly evaluate your case and determine the most favorable course. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.

OUR FIRM IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
You are looking for a lawyer who will only tell you what you want to hear. I will work with you to honestly assess the facts of the case.

IF YOU WANT TO TELL OUR LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD:
I personally communicate with you whenever possible. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my secretary or on my voicemail. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours, or less - most often, much less. My office phone is (303) 449-1873 .

THE TYPICAL COST TO GET US TO START WORKING ON YOUR CASE IS:
The cost varies depending on the allegation and facts of the case. A fee will be quoted at our initial consultation.

OUR CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT:
My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case bring the most favorable results.

OUR PHILOSOPHY ON HOW WE APPROACH OUR CASES IS:
Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FIRM YOU SHOULD:
During our free initial consultation I will answer any questions. Please call (303) 449-1873.

Barre Sakol

Boulder Colorado DUI Lawyer Barre M. Sakol, P. C.

(303) 449-1873