In Broomfield, driving isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. If you’re facing a license suspension or serious traffic offense, our criminal defense team will work to protect your driving privileges and keep you on the road.

Problems with Traffic Violations in Broomfield? We Have You Covered

Living in Broomfield means relying on your car—to get to work, run errands, and enjoy life across the Front Range. A suspended license or serious traffic charge isn’t just inconvenient. It can throw your entire routine off track.

Even minor traffic violations can lead to points on your record, higher insurance premiums, and long-term stress. At Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C., we help you fight back against traffic charges and protect your right to drive.

How are Traffic Offenses Classified in Broomfield?

Traffic offenses in Broomfield range from minor infractions, like rolling through a stop sign, to serious felonies, such as vehicular homicide.

Penalties vary widely. Some violations result in fines or short-term jail time, while others carry long-term consequences, including license suspension. Colorado also uses a point-based system to track driving records. For drivers over 21, your license may be suspended if you accumulate 12 points in 12 months, or 18 points over 24 months.

Traffic Infractions

Generally only punishable with fines and suspension points, traffic infractions are considered the least severe type of traffic offense in Broomfield.

• Class A Infractions
  • Examples: Failure to yield, unsafe lane change, driving through a safety zone
  • Fines: $15 - $100, sometimes higher
  • Traffic Points: 0-6, depending on the violation
• Class B Infractions:
  • Examples: Driving with an expired license, unlawful window tinting, driving without license plates
  • Fines: $15 - $100, sometimes higher
  • Traffic Points: 0 (exceptions are made for repeat offenders)

Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses

Broomfield classifies more serious traffic offenses as misdemeanors. Please note, traffic misdemeanors in Colorado receive different punishments than traditional misdemeanors.

• Class 1 Traffic Misdemeanor
  • Examples: Careless driving, speeding over 25 mph in a safety zone, street racing
  • Fines: $300 - $1,000
  • Jail Time: 10 days - 1 year
  • Traffic Points: 6-12, depending on the violation
• Class 2 Traffic Misdemeanor
  • Examples: Hit and run, reckless driving, eluding a police officer
  • Fines: $150 - $300
  • Jail Time: 10 - 90 days
  • Traffic Points: 2-8, depending on the violation

Felony Traffic Offenses in Broomfield

In certain extreme cases, traffic offenses in Broomfield are classified as felonies. As seen with other felony crimes in Colorado, a felony traffic conviction will result in a minimum one year jail time with a maximum of life in prison.

Traffic offenses commonly charged as felonies in Broomfield include vehicular homicide and hit and run. Repeat offenders are more likely to be charged with traffic felonies in situations when first-time offenders would receive misdemeanors.

Managing Traffic Cases in the Broomfield Court System

Broomfield traffic charges are handled at the Broomfield Combined Courts. This courthouse manages everything from license point suspensions to misdemeanor and felony traffic charges.

The attorneys at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. have extensive experience with the Broomfield legal system. We know:

• How cases move through the docket
• Courtroom procedures
• Area judges
• Local clerks and prosecutors

Traffic violations can impact your license, insurance rates, and criminal record. You’re well-advised to trust a legal team at home in the Broomfield court system.

DUI & DWAI Charges in Broomfield

As seen throughout Colorado, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) offenses aren’t classified as traffic crimes in Broomfield. Both DUIs and DWAIs are charged as normal misdemeanors.

Lost Your License? We’ll Help You Get Back on the Road

Don’t panic if your driver’s license has already been suspended or revoked. The team at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. knows exactly what steps should be taken to get your license reinstated.

Here is how our legal team can help:

• Step-by-Step Reinstatement Guidance: Our lawyers will guide you through each step of the reinstatement process, including form submissions, program completion, and fee payment.
• DMV Hearing Representation: Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. will advocate on your behalf at Broomfield DMV reinstatement hearings.
• SR-22 Insurance Compliance: We will fully advise you on SR-22 insurance if the courts require you to carry it.

Whether you're dealing with a DUI or facing suspension points, having the right legal guidance is essential for a positive outcome in Broomfield.

Put our 30 years of experience to work on your traffic case!