Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Boating Under the Influence in Colorado
Driving a motor vehicle anywhere in Colorado after drinking alcohol can result in a drunk driving-related charge, from driving while ability impaired (DWAI) to driving under the influence (DUI). While most motorists know that they can be arrested for a DWAI or DUI in connection with drinking and driving — and can face serious… Read More »
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What Are Potential Defenses to Drug Crimes in Colorado?
If you are facing any type of drug-related offense in Colorado, it is critical to begin working on a defense strategy as soon as possible. The best defense strategies are those developed with the help of an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney, and those that are specifically tailored to the facts of your case…. Read More »
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Is There a Difference Between DWAI and DUI in Colorado?
In nearly all US states, a person can face intoxicated driving charges for behaving in an impaired manner on the road, or if a chemical test or breathalyzer shows a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. The limits are much lower for motorists under the age of 21 who are not… Read More »
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Can I Refuse a Blood Test But Agree to a Breath Test?
If you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado, the law enforcement officer who stops you will likely require you to submit to a test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). There are different types of samples that a law enforcement officer can take, including a blood,… Read More »
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Challenging Colorado Breath Test Results
Were you recently pulled over on suspicion of a DUI or DWAI, and you took a breath test? Unlike in many other states, you should know that even a breath test that shows a lower BAC than 0.08 — which is the legal limit in most other states — can still result in criminal… Read More »