Jason Savela

State of Practice : Colorado
Member Since: 7/20/2011
Last Answer: 12/29/2011
Total Answered Questions 331 Free Answers on the LawQA Network

About Me

Starting in 1997, Mr. Savela worked for the Colorado Public Defender in El Paso, Adams and Route Counties. His practice included successful defense of 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, DUI, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and other felony and misdemeanor cases.

In 2002, Mr. Savela opened his own firm in Boulder, Colorado. The aim of his practice is to represent individuals against the government or large corporations. A primary area of practice is defending those accused of driving under the influence (DUI, DWAI, DWI, OUI).

Mr. Savela practices in all Colorado courts, including state and federal court. He has handled cases from Hugo to Durango, but primarily practices in Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont, Golden and Brighton areas.

Mr. Savela is a member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, NORML Legal Committee, Colorado Trial Lawyers’ Association, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Mr. Savela is a Certified Breath Alcohol Technician for the Intoxilyzer 5000 by Industrial Training and Design, Ltd.

Mr. Savela is certified in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Student Course by LaPier & Associates.

Firm Information

  • Firm Address
    250 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 301
    Boulder, CO 80302
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Areas of Practice

  • DUI
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal
  • Defense

Accreditations

Testimonials

  • Felony Possession
    From the beginning to the end of my case I have found Jason to be responsive, sensitive to my situation and very good at updating me on the progress of my case. He had no problem interpreting the law for my understanding and was successfully confident in resolving all matters between the district attorney and judge involved in my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Savela to anyone seeking an attorney who has compassion and insight.
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Answers

How do I get my license back after a first offense DWAI?
My son received his 2nd MIP ticket in Colorado, will he lose his license?
if you are on the run for 6 years will they drop your case?
What will happen to me if I am getting charged with a third DUI?
Does a wet reckless require an IID?
What should I do if I miss my court date?
What driving privileges are at stake if I get caught for DUI?
Can I ever get my DUI charge off my record?
Am I guilty automatically charged for a DUI?
Is my license suspended on first account of DUI?
Will I eventually be asked to attend something upon conviction?
Can I be found not guilyy but still get my license suspended?
Should I readily agree for a breathalyzer test?
Can a police really stop a driver just by under suspicion?
What charges are associated with giving a person poisonous drugs?
Can a minor's confession hold up in trial if the parents were not notified they were being questioned?
What is the penalty for filing a false police report?
Can my ex wife be arrested for reckless endangerment?
What penalties am I facing?
How many days will the ignition-interlock device stays in my car?
Can I buy a new car while my old car is being impounded due to a DUI felony?
How will an officer tell that a person is committing DUI?
How can I remove my DUI record?
What charges does a drunk driver face for causing multiple injuries on the road?
What happens after I filed a false police report?
Do I have to attend an alcohol class for my first DUI?
How many years will my record keep my DUI?
Am I breaking the DUI probation if I got an over speeding ticket?
Is it legal to be arrested without breathalyzer?
What will happen to my friend?
What happens if both drivers in an accident are DUI?
What was the effect of my DUI last year if I want to get a business permit?
How much am I going to pay?
Can I get a DUI on a bicycle?
What can a person caught smashing mail boxes get charged with?
Is this a case of trespassing?
Will not taking the breath analyzer make my case worse?
What does a life sentence mean?
Should I get an attorney?
Will my son be sent to jail for DUI?
What happens if I refuse to attend that AA session?
Can I sue my employers?
How much does it cost to hire a DUI lawyer?
What happens if I miss the DMV hearing?
Can I be charged for DUI even if I am not drunk?
Can I keep on driving if my license is suspended?
Should I plead not guilty?
What if I cannot pay the fine for DUI?
How much does it cause to expunge a DUI?
Is it legal to be detained for DUI?
What happens if I get a conviction for DUI the 2nd time?
Will a police searching my dorm room show up on my record?
Does it aggravate my case if I refuse the breath analyzer?
Can I still carry a gun even if I was convicted with DUI?
What are the possible penalties for a DUI conviction?
How long will I be in jail if I am proven guilty for driving under the influence?
Is it legal to take away my license before I am convicted of a DUI?
Can I get a DUI based on driving behavior?
Will I definitely be considered guilty if I did not pass the breath test?
Can I avoid jail time if I got a DWI?
My case is still pending and I never received a summons, what should I do?
What are the legal consequences if I stole my car back from the tow yard?
Can I get my gun and hunting rights resored ?
Can I own a firearm though I was a felon?
How likely is the judge to grant the continuance on the day of court?
Can I get a DUI if I am driving in a parking lot?
How can a father keep his son from going to jail/prison for credit card fraud?
Can I bargain my Class 6 felony to a misdemeanor?
How long do DUI stay on your record?
How do I get my property back from an ex?
Is it possible to get a restraining order against my neighbor for assaulting my daughter?
Can I own a registered gun although my husband is a convicted felon of drug possession?
What can I do if I have mental illness and I am facing legal trouble?
What will happen to my minor son if he gets pulled over for speeding and drugs?
What are the chances that I could get this DUI dismissed?
What happens when you refuse a breathalyzer?
Can I be charged with murder if my friend gets shot while we rob a house?
Can I get in trouble if my van was used in criminal activity without my knowledge?
How much dose it cost to get my record sealed?
Can an officer ask for money in lieu of sending me to jail?
Can they legally add charges from a closed case on to a current case?
What are penalties for reckless driving?
How can I as the victim have an aggrevated assault charge dropped?
Can I be charged for menacing if I make someone leave my property?
Will my friend be accused of rape if both of them were under the influence?
Did they do an illegal search if my son was not home?
Can they make the burglary charge stick?
How long will someone go to jail for armed robbery?
What happens if I missed a court date because my child was in the ER?
Is a search legal without a warrant?
What happens if my daughter filed a false police report?
Will the warrant be dismissed if I pay the fine?
Do criminal charges show up on background checks?
What is the punishment for a minor distributing a controlled substance on school grounds?
Can a minor child testify in a jury trial?
Can a police officer use a motel's master key to open my room door and arrest me?
What is does reasonable suspicion mean in regards to filming police on duty?
How much jail time is issued for stealing prescription drugs?
Is it worth hiring a private attorney for a first offense?
Will I be breaking the restraining order if I contact the person it is against?
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