In many cases, a felony conviction for DUI could result in your spending the next five years in jail. According to a 9Wants to Know investigation, however, one-third of individuals with felony DUI convictions stayed out of prison. Instead of incarceration, you may...
Was your failed DUI breath test due to officer error?
Few things can ruin your fun trip to Breckenridge faster than a DUI or DWAI stop. To determine if you have a blood alcohol concentration above Colorado’s legal limit, the officer who stopped you may have asked you to breathe into a testing device. While DUI breath...
How do judges decide DUI penalties for drivers under 21?
In the state of Colorado, a variety of penalties exist for any driver convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. However, in determining such penalties, Colorado is sensitive to the plight of drivers under the age of 21 who have their whole lives ahead of...
Is jail time mandatory for a Colorado DUI?
The state of Colorado administers heavy punishments for drunk driving. Residents and visitors who drive under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs face several potential penalties like fines and even jail time. However, very few first-time DUI offenders spend time...
Could penalties from a Colorado DUI follow you to your home state?
If you visit Colorado—whether you pass through on your way to another state or you travel to the state for a getaway—you will probably spend some time enjoying the scenery on Colorado’s roadways. However, if the authorities charge you with driving under the influence...
Aunt Amy’s chocolate chip cookies and your breathalyzer test
On the way home from a celebration for your cousin and his new job, a police officer pulled you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. You had a glass of wine with your steak dinner and your Aunt Amy’s chocolate chip cookies for dessert. How...
You can get a DUI with no alcohol in your system
Most people relate a DUI to driving while drunk, but drivers can get a DUI without having a sip of alcohol. That is because DUI stands for driving under the influence, so anything that negatively influences driving abilities can result in this charge. Many people take...
How may a routine traffic stop lead to a DUI charge?
Colorado law enforcement may pull over your vehicle based on observable signs of a traffic violation or unusual driving behavior. Swerving or stopping unnecessarily may attract an officer’s attention. What happens next could have a significant effect on your driving...
Auto brewery syndrome and drunk driving charges
Some people might assume that when a driver is charged with an impaired driving offense, they must have been consuming alcohol either prior to or while driving. That, however, may not be the case. There is a rare medical condition that can result in a person having an...
Express consent requires drivers to submit to chemical testing
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles explains that when you drive a motor vehicle on the state’s streets and highways, you are subject to the express consent law. This means that you must consent to chemical testing if law enforcement stops you for reasonable...
