If you are facing DUI charges, you likely have various concerns and responsibilities. From taking steps to obtain a temporary driving permit to preparing for court in order to secure a more favorable end result, DUI charges bring up many concerns for people across...
Do you have to disclose a DUI on your FAFSA?
While it is an excellent place to earn a bachelor’s degree, the University of Colorado in Boulder is not exactly inexpensive. If you are a resident, you can expect to pay roughly $12,500 in annual tuition. As an out-of-state student, you may need to come up with...
Pointing out the potential margin of error with breath tests
Were one to poll people in Colorado as to their perceptions of a drunk driving offense, many might describe a scene of a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. Indeed, the number ".08" (which represents the legal...
Ignition interlock devices may endanger lives
In Colorado, courts require the installation and monitoring of an ignition interlock device for anyone convicted of drunk driving. Understanding what an ignition interlock device is and how it works will increase user’s awareness of the dangers associated with the...
Why should college students avoid first time DUI convictions?
Colorado college students like you often use these years to explore your paths. You may want to try different potential career options out, or pursue one that you already have a passion for. Whatever the case, it is a time to experiment and experience life. But some...
Penalties for DUI in Colorado
Drivers can receive charges of driving while ability impaired in Colorado for blood alcohol content as low as 0.05%. This conviction often carries less severe penalties than for driving under the influence charges, which require BAC of at least 0.08%. If you face...
What a DUI charge in Colorado means for your driving privileges
After your arrest for DUI in Colorado, you may feel uncertain about where your driving privileges stand. Your understanding of what may happen, as well as the consequences you may face, can help you to confidently prepare for the road ahead. Whether or not the courts...
DUI charges during a divorce
Those who are dealing with the end of their marriage often have many different hurdles to work through, such as high levels of anxiety, depression and even financial strain. Unfortunately, this causes some people to make poor choices or behave abnormally. For example,...
Blood test vs. breath test: Comparing the results
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can certainly make your heart race, especially if the officer asks you to take a breath test. Law enforcement officers use roadside breath tests to determine whether your blood alcohol content level is at or above 0.08, the legal...
What is express consent?
If you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI/DWAI in Colorado, you may be asked to submit to chemical testing. As an express consent state, drivers consent to such testing when receiving their licenses. While you are permitted to refuse testing, there are a number...