Colorado enforces rigorous and thorough regulations against operating vehicles while impaired. You might wonder if having a valid prescription for a medication exempts you from a DUID (Driving under the influence of drugs) charge. The short answer is no. In Colorado, a prescription does not provide immunity from DUID charges.
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
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 “yes” answer. Many criminal defense attorneys advise
The Labor Day weekend is fast approaching. Many see it as the unofficial end of summer, with cooler temps on the horizon. The three-day holiday weekend also is the final big push for DUI enforcement by law enforcement across the country. Here in Colorado, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and other
The Colorado Department of Transportation says that “any amount of marijuana consumption puts you at risk of driving impaired” and warns that you cannot judge your own level of impairment. The official DUID threshold for marijuana is five nanograms of active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but officers are expected to base DUID
The recreational use of marijuana may be legal under Colorado law, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID) if you smoke pot before getting behind the wheel. In fact, Colorado law expressly states that there is a “permissible inference” that
DUI-related stories and reports — emanating from both Colorado and elsewhere across the country — are increasingly citing data and other information germane to so-called “DUID” (driving under the influence of drugs) offenses. And that is only natural, given the steady progression of states that are liberalizing their laws regarding
The first quarter statistics of 2017 has shown a drop of 33 percent in marijuana-related DUI traffic stops, which has been steadily declining each year. Even with the decline, officials are still skeptical about whether this decrease can be attributed to fewer drivers being under the influence or is simply
Life as a professional over-the-road driver can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you are a bus driver who helps people get where they need to be going, or you are an interstate long-haul freight trucker, you know that your position presents you with a unique responsibility to stay safe and cautious while
If you’ve ever been pulled over while driving in Colorado, you understand what a disconcerting experience it can be. Many people panic and try to remember where they placed their vehicle registration cards or proofs of insurance. If you’ve had a drink or two in recent hours, you might be
