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...
Drunk Driving Charges
Prescription drugs can lead to DUID charges
Many of us take drugs prescribed to us by our doctors. These offer a wide array of health benefits, but users should be aware that legal drug use can lead to DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) charges. While doctors never have ill intent to prescribe harmful...
Can I get charged for DUI if I’m under the legal limit?
Some drivers pride themselves on their ability to have just one alcoholic drink or drink judiciously. They reason that they are in the clear as long as they are under the legal limit of .08 for blood alcohol content (BAC). However, drivers can still be charged for...
DWIs pose many complications for college students
Leaving home to attend college is a deeply ingrained tradition. It's a time for young adults to prepare for a career, learn to live independently, meet new people and grow as a person. It's also a time when new students gain easy access to alcohol and engage in binge...
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...
Law enforcement will be out on July 4
The Colorado Highway Patrol and the Colorado Department of Transportation team up during the holidays for increased enforcement periods. This means that state and local law enforcement will be on the roads for one of the biggest annual pushes for catching impaired...
Minnesota police auction Ferrari after DUI arrest
Critics have been loud in their complaints about law enforcement’s practice of selling a defendant’s asset. This most commonly happens when officers pull over drivers on suspicion of DUI and subsequently put the cars up for auction. The municipality then keeps the...
Former baseball player Johnny Damon arrested for DUI and more
Everyone makes mistakes. The unfortunate downside to making mistakes when you are a professional athlete is making national news. Such was the case when law enforcement pulled over former all-star baseball player Johnny Damon in a suburb of Orlando, Florida, on...
Probable cause is a grey area when applied to DUI
Sometimes it seems that law enforcement pulls over drivers at random, but in theory, they should have probable cause to do it. In the case of an evening stop on a weekend, they will typically stop drivers who violated a traffic law and then check for signs of...
Getting back on the road after a DUI
Those who are convicted of DUI here in Colorado lose their license. While fines and possible jail time are concerns, the hardest part for many is waiting until they can get their driver's license back. Not having a license can impact every part of one’s life, from...