Were you driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs while behind the wheel or simply impaired? Many Colorado motorists might reasonably scratch their heads over that distinction. And they might be left even more muddled by how state law enforcers make a...
Recurring and penalty-laden: end-of-summer DUI campaign
Groundhog Day. Déjà vu. Intimate familiarity. We’ve done this before, right? Colorado motorists collectively experience varied emotions when it comes to a heightened police presence on roadways spanning the state, of course. Anyone who has ever suffered a speeding...
Labor Day brings revelry for some, DUI-linked misery for others
Summer Strikeout. Saturation Saturday. The Heat Is On. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The names are different, but the intent is the same. And that is this: the arrest and conviction of as many Colorado motorists as possible on drunk driving charges. State drivers...
What is the difference between a DUI and a DWAI?
Many people in Colorado understand that drunk driving is a criminal offense. However, there can be some confusion over the two different drunk driving charges. Depending on someone’s situation, an intoxicated driver could be charged with a DUI or a DWAI. Unless...
What could be reasonable suspicion or probable cause in a DUI stop?
It is stressful to see the flashing lights of a police car in your rear-view mirror, and it is natural to have questions as you pull to the shoulder of the road. Are you in trouble? Do the police have a reason to stop you? Will the police arrest you? In these...
What is the true cost of a DUI in Colorado?
Even one drunk driving mistake can result in a variety of consequences. If a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction affects your driving privileges, it can limit your ability to keep up with your daily responsibilities, like driving to work, picking your kids up...
Can I get a DUI if I wasn’t actually driving?
You've gone out to the bar or to a friend's house and have had a few drinks. You decide to call it a night and as you're driving home you realize you're more impaired than you think. You believe that the responsible thing to do is to pull over and sleep it off. You're...
Fireworks, holiday celebrations and … a spike in DUI arrests
Legions of Coloradans have likely scanned a calendar recently and concluded that the Fourth of July holiday this year lays out just about perfectly.That is, it’s this upcoming Saturday, which means it will spell time off for most residents on Friday.That equates to an...
Local police officer will not face DUI charges
Last year, Denver news stations reported on an incident regarding an intoxicated Aurora Police Department (ADP) Officer who was found unconscious on duty. Now, news has surfaced that the officer will not face DUI charges, despite being found in his patrol car.DUI...
Some notable data on reported Colorado DUI activity
Extrapolated data on virtually any subject matter can of course be relevant even without regard to markers of comparison.It is certainly the case, though, that statistical information gathered and released to the public is often far more germane when it is examined...
