In Colorado, if you are being prosecuted for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol then you are likely being charged under two different crimes: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving with Excessive Alcohol Content, sometimes referred to as “DUI Per Se.” Most people understand what a DUI means but are unfamiliar with what a […]
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I often ask potential clients, and sometimes even other attorneys who call me to ask DUI related questions, what does driving under the influence mean in Colorado? This question will usually lead to a confused look, and the person responds by stating something like, “It means you drove drunk.” Usually, I’ll then ask, what does […]
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), over 26,000 people are arrested for DUI in Colorado each year. State and local law enforcement officers typically increase patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and other scrutiny of drivers during the summer months. If you’re arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (DUI), […]
Memorial Day weekend 2015 saw approximately two million more drivers on the roads nationwide than in the previous year, according to an estimate by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Memorial Day also marked the start of “Checkpoint Colorado,” a program that increases the number of checkpoints and police officers on the road throughout the summer, […]
Colorado has passed a bill which significantly increases the penalties for those who have prior drinking and driving convictions. On June 1, 2015, Governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 15-1043 into law. This new law elevates a fourth conviction or greater for DUI, DUI Per Se, or DWAI over the course of a person’s lifetime to […]
When a police officer stops a Colorado driver on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), the officer may ask the driver to participate in a chemical test for alcohol or drugs. Often, this is performed as a “breath test” using a device like a Breathalyzer or a Datamaster. Although it can be tempting to […]
Most Colorado drivers think of alcohol when they hear the term “driving under the influence” or “DUI.” But Colorado’s DUI laws also cover driving while affected by other drugs, whether they are legally prescribed medications, controlled substances, or other substances. According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, about five percent of all drivers involved […]
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal from Colorado officials who are hoping to give authorities the right to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without first receiving permission or a warrant. In 2013, Colorado officials argued that police officers should be able to draw blood samples from […]
On January 1, 2014, House Bill 13-1240 will go into effect. This bill marks changes that have been a direct result of lobbying efforts by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and DUI (driving under the influence) defense firms. House Bill 13-1240 alters several existing laws regarding license reinstatement Once in effect, House Bill 13-1240 will allow a […]
Prosecutors in Arapahoe County recently petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a driving under the influence (DUI) case heard by a state judge and reviewed by the Colorado Supreme Court, according to an article in the CT Post. The case involves a 2012 traffic accident in which a driver was given a blood test without his […]