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The police stop you and ask you to take a breathalyzer test. What are your rights in Colorado? Can you refuse to take the test, and what are the legal implications of doing so? Refusal to take a test has legal repercussions Colorado, like many states, has an "express...
Riding in a car with someone who has been drinking can be a risky proposition when the police get involved. As a passenger, you might think you are in the clear, as DUI charges generally target drivers who operate a vehicle while impaired. Still, this does not mean...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that can result in significant consequences. While getting pulled over can be stressful, staying calm and knowing your rights can make a big difference in the outcome of this scenario. Whether you’re trying to learn...
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is simply a measurement of the amount of alcoholic content in your bloodstream. It is important because the legal limit for people to drive is a BAC of 0.08%. It is possible for people to get arrested on drunk driving allegations...
Most people who are arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) deal with their charge in state court and state DUI laws apply accordingly. If your arrest was on federal land or property, however, you can be charged with a federal DUI. There are a...
It is a common assumption that drivers get pulled over and subsequently charged with a DUI, DWAI or DUID when the officer sees them driving erratically or causing an accident. However, there are a variety of other circumstances where the person may face charges even...
Colorado is the first state in the country to use wearable devices that monitor an individual’s drug or alcohol use. The device allows law enforcement to monitor the wearer around the clock. It enables first-time offenders convicted of driving under the influence of...
It is standard operating procedure to have a driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol to blow into a Breathalyzer operated by the officer. Still, it makes one wonder how one's breath measures their blood alcohol level, particularly if they have...
Police stops are nerve-wracking in the best of times but become more stressful when the officer starts asking questions about the consumption of alcohol. Many drivers were raised to answer questions from an authority figure, so an officer's direct question may get a...
The U.S. criminal law system works in degrees, going from least severe charges to the most severe charges. In many states, there will be a charge like second-degree assault, but Colorado's sliding system of justice uses Class 1 through 6 (6 being the most severe) for...