A fourth DUI in Colorado transforms your situation from manageable to catastrophic in ways most people fail to grasp until it’s too late. This felony conviction triggers mandatory sentencing with inflexible jail time, crippling financial penalties, and a license-suspension process so complex it functions like a second criminal case against
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 passengers are
Colorado has different classifications for people caught drunk driving. For example, those caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more are considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), whereas those caught driving with a BAC that exceeds 0.05 but less than 0.08 are
Driving under the influence is illegal in Colorado and can potentially result in life-altering consequences. Unfortunately, there are still some common misconceptions “in the water supply” about DUIs that can lead otherwise responsible adults to engage in risky behaviors. If you’re a motorist who imbibes alcohol from time to time,
People sometimes get pulled over for drunk driving when they intentionally took steps to avoid it. Perhaps they waited an hour after their last drink. Maybe they had a cup of coffee – a common myth that doesn’t reduce a person’s BAC. Maybe they just carefully considered their level of
Adults are not the only ones who get pulled over by law enforcement on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). You may know what to do and how to protect your rights during a DUI stop, but do the teen drivers in your family have this knowledge? As you
When teens become young adults, this brings numerous different freedoms. Young adults can obtain their driving license which allows them to travel more freely. Nonetheless, young adults also become legally able to drink alcohol. Done separately, young people can enjoy both of these activities, but the activities do not mix.
The police may perform a traffic stop if they suspect a driver is drunk. The police may have reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk if the vehicle was swerving between lanes, driving at inconsistent speeds or the driver was seen leaving a bar. However, the police may need additional
The police may ask drivers who have been pulled over under the suspicion of drunk driving to take a “breath” test. A breath test is a small portable device that the police can use to measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) of drivers. If the BAC levels are above the
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 if they are not driving
