Category Archives: DUI
DUI and Drugs: Marijuana/THC
If you use marijuana or cannabis, or any THC-containing products in Colorado, and you drive while you are affected by those substances, you could face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado. Indeed, the term “drugged driving” is important for motorists in Colorado to know. Just… Read More »
DUI and Drugs: ADHD Medications
If you currently take a prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is essential for you to know that you could face impaired driving charges in Colorado if you are lawfully stopped on suspicion of impaired driving. This is a complicated and often problematic issue because, for many drivers who have been diagnosed with… Read More »
Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable?
When you are stopped and the law enforcement officer says they suspect drunk driving or drugged driving, you might be asked to take what is known as a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST). Regardless of whether you have consumed any alcohol or used any type of substance that could result in an impaired driving… Read More »
What is the Difference Between the Administrative Process and Court Process After a DUI?
When a person is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, it is essential to understand that there are two different processes or paths that the person may go through: an administrative process, and a court process. It can be extremely confusing to determine what you will need to do, whether you… Read More »
How to Develop a Felony DUI Defense
Any DUI or DWAI arrest in Colorado should be taken extremely seriously, even a first-time offense. Yet when someone is facing felony DUI charges, the stakes are significantly higher. Not only will you have a felony criminal record in the event of a conviction, but may also face a harsh sentence that can include… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
DMV Consequences and Required Classes After a DUI/DWAI
If you are convicted of a DUI or DWAI in Colorado, it is important to know about DMV-related consequences and required classes. While it can be relatively straightforward to identify the possible jail-related consequences (or years of probation, for example) of a DUI or DWAI conviction, as well as the possible monetary consequences based… Read More »