The state has already mounted several The Heat is On campaigns in 2022. As of mid-June, law enforcement has arrested more than 700 DUI suspects this year. The campaigns so far were New Year, Winter Blitz, Superbowl Weekend, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Memorial...
Blood Alcohol Tests
Express consent tests for DUI may not be valid
When pulled over by law enforcement, the laws regarding individual rights are complicated, and drivers may not even realize they apply. For example, Colorado drivers automatically consent to a chemical test during a traffic stop when issued their Colorado driver's...
One DUI labs says “A,” another “B:” BAC testing under a cloud
If integrity is the cornerstone of a fundamentally fair criminal justice system, then the bedrock supporting it has just suffered a material crack in Colorado..A recent CBS Denver news investigation reports that the results of scores of blood alcohol tests...
What factors can affect a blood alcohol test result?
Drivers who are suspected of drunk driving will typically be asked or required to undergo testing to measure how much alcohol is in a person's body. If a driver has a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08 percent, he or she is considered legally intoxicated.Many...