There are a number of notable facets surrounding a police stop and subsequent treatment of a Colorado motorist suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The novelty of the experience and sheer anxiety associated with it, for example. A DUI encounter is a first-time experience for most drivers, and
It’s one thing to talk a tough game, and another thing to follow through on the rhetoric. Regarding the subject of drunk driving, Colorado law enforcers unquestionably do both. State motorists are regularly reminded by officials and criminal authorities of the outsized penalties and dire repercussion linked with DUI convictions
Surprise! Just a single drink can land drivers behind bars this holiday season. Why? Because Colorado has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country, not to mention that police are ramping up DUI patrols for much of December. In fact, Colorado’s “Holiday Party” DUI crackdown started almost
Here we go again. If it seems to Colorado motorists that they are consistently under an enforcement microscope when out on state roads and highways, they should trust their instincts. Because they are. The Heat is On campaign ensures that result, with its DUI-related arrest-and-convict thrust being prominently displayed across
Under Colorado law, driving under the influence (DUI) charges usually fall into one of two categories: DUI and DUI per se. What many people don’t realize is that there are some very really differences between these two types of DUIs — particularly when it comes to a driver’s blood-alcohol-content (BAC)
It is not immediately clear whether the Colorado State Patrol was serious or not, but it’s certainly no joke that the CSP recently sought public input regarding the shaming of motorists convicted of drunk driving in the state. Specifically, a survey authored by the CSP asked Colorado residents whether they
If you are planning to go out and have a few drinks this Halloween, you better make sure you have a designated driver. Starting today (Oct. 27) and running through next Wednesday (Nov. 1), you can expect to see extra DUI enforcement on Colorado roadways. This increased enforcement period is
According to a recent report by WalletHub, Colorado ranks 11th in the nation when it comes to which states have the strictest stance on driving under the influence (DUI). While Arizona received the top ranking, Colorado’s placement in the 11th spot means The Centennial State takes a more aggressive stance
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and local law enforcement departments will be teaming up this Fourth of July weekend to target suspected impaired drivers. This upcoming crackdown is part of Colorado’s “The Heat is On” DUI enforcement campaign, which consists of several increased enforcement periods
The language of law is one of nuance. Readers likely know the common standard under law for supporting a charge of driving under the influence is testing indicating the suspect’s blood alcohol level is .08 percent or more. For drugs, the standards are less clear, but authorities still have legal
