The DUI laws in Colorado have become more harsh.  Particularly when it comes to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).  If you were stopped by a police officer and charged with DUI or DWAI; your license is in jeopardy. If you participated in a blood or breath test; you are entitled to a hearing at the DMV.  Even if you refused a blood or breath test; you are still entitled to a hearing at the DMV.  The result of that hearing will determine if you can continue to drive in the state of Colorado.  The penalties for a DUI stretch beyond the criminal courtroom.  Denver is not the kind of city where you want to be without a license to drive.  There are very strict time restrictions for requesting a hearing with the DMV.  If you miss the deadline; you will not have the right to a hearing and your license will be revoked without a hearing officer ever knowing your defense.  Beyond the initial hearing there are often opportunities to obtain a provisional license which will allow you to drive to and from work or school while your license is revoked.  If your license is revoked and you are caught driving, the penalties are even more harsh. You will be facing further revocation of your license and you will also be facing mandatory jail time.  Calling a DUI attorney right away and knowing your rights can make a big difference when it comes to the hidden costs of a DUI in Colorado.