While Colorado's relaxed drug laws are good news for consumers of soft recreational substances like cannabis, the legality of consumption does not extend to driving. In other words, it is best not to eat or smoke any form of tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary...
Can I get rid of my drunk driving charge?
Colorado has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation. The charge of DUI results from having a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or above. The state also has Driving While Ability Impaired. The police may charge you with a DWAI if you drive with a blood alcohol...
What kind of life might I have in five years if convicted of DUI?
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...
