The most common response to driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Colorado is to simply plead guilty. A large percentage of those accused of impairment at the wheel do not make any meaningful attempt at a defense. Instead, they throw themselves on the mercy of...
Drunk Driving Charges
Can you change your mind about taking a blood alcohol test?
It’s not often that a DUI case makes it up to the Colorado Supreme Court, but the justices heard arguments in one such case late last year. Whatever their decision turns out to be, the case raises an important question about whether someone has the right to change...
4 (useless) tactics to avoid a DUI charge
A driver might face criminal charges if they are caught driving while drunk. Drivers charged with a DUI can face incarceration, fines and license suspension. Some drivers may attempt to avoid drunk driving charges. However, most tactics don’t work. Here’s what you...
The importance of reasonable suspicion in a DUI traffic stop
The Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. Therefore, the police must have a justifiable basis for pulling you over if they suspect you are driving while intoxicated. In legalese, this is known as a reasonable suspicion....
What you should know about the “Labor Day Crackdown”
Most people wouldn’t count Labor Day among the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Nonetheless, whenever there’s a chance to take an extra day off from work, people are naturally going to gather for parties of all sizes and activities of all kinds – many of which...
Risky teen driving increases in the summer
Teens have finished classes and taken their final tests and now take the summer off from school. While they may dedicate themselves to a summer job, they will likely spend more time with friends, staying up late and having fun. Unfortunately, this to-do list can prove...
Why are field sobriety tests impossible to pass?
Being pulled over by a police officer can be a stressful and frightening experience, especially if you suspect you may be over the legal limit for alcohol consumption. One of the tests that officers may administer is the field sobriety test (FST), which can leave many...
5 DUI defenses that work
Being charged with a DUI can have severe and long-term consequences here in Colorado. Convictions often involve fines, license loss, jail time, higher insurance premiums, and other penalties. These penalties can make it harder to maintain employment, qualify for...
The heat is on for impaired driving
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, Super Bowl Weekend, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day,...
Subsequent DUIs can involve more severe penalties
Charges for driving under the influence stay on a driver’s record for a long time. So, getting one after years of a clean driving record means that the driver still potentially faces more severe penalties than the first time or second time, with the law outlining...