Ignition interlock devices are installed in vehicles to prevent drivers from operating their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This is a safety measure used across the nation, and many states require installation of an ignition interlock after a certain number of drunk driving offenses. Colorado is one of
Three years after it began, a program aimed at people charged with felony DUI appears to be making progress. Denver County’s RESTART program has allowed dozens of individuals to avoid lengthy jail sentences while helping them deal with alcohol addiction. RESTART, which stands for Recognizing and Establishing Smart Treatment Alternatives
Colorado drivers face significant penalties for any impaired driving charge. Whether drivers face DUI, DWAI or DUID, they risk a hefty fine and the loss of driving privileges. If the Colorado DMV designates you as a “persistent drunk driver” (PDD), though, you might face additional complications. What does PDD actually
What is significant about a 25-year-old Colorado male? Demographically speaking, such an individual is more likely than any other motorist to be stopped by a state trooper or police officer for a behind-the-wheel drinking offense. If you’re looking for the prototypical example of a Colorado driver most apt to be
Getting pulled over is not something you wanted to have happen, and now you’re facing a DUI. What is a DUI, though, and how do police determine if you’re driving while intoxicated? What is driving while impaired? Driving while impaired is an interesting umbrella term. It covers being intoxicated by
Nearly a year ago, in February of 2016, a man crashed his vehicle into the patrol car of an Adams County deputy, leaving the deputy gravely injured. The victim suffered two fractured vertebrae, while the driver has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison following his conviction of driving
What is implied consent? Does it apply in Colorado? If you ever ask yourself these questions, then you’re probably wondering if a police officer can force you to take a Breathalyzer test. The truth is that in Colorado, the implied consent law gives police permission to take your blood alcohol
If you decide that a plea bargain is something you want to do in your case, you need to understand the different parts of the charge that you can actually negotiate. First, you have charge bargaining, which involves the negotiation of your charges. Here’s an example: If you are charged
Facing a drunk driving charge doesn’t mean that you should resign yourself to have to face harsh penalties. In fact, it is possible that your defense strategy might be able to get you out of having to spend time in prison. One Colorado man facing a sixth charge for driving
It is bad enough to have a single DUI conviction haunting your every move. If you rack up two or more convictions or even arrests, you will likely pay for your mistakes for the remainder of your life. Not only do repeat DUI convictions carry serious penalties, they also carry
