You already know that a Colorado DUI conviction can result in serious criminal penalties. However, there are also effects on your professional life and ability to get or keep a job. Fewer opportunities Having a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can...
DUI mistakes that police officers often make in Colorado
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, you may be wondering what you can do to fight the charges. It is important to remember that the police often make mistakes during DUI arrests, and it may be possible to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed...
Long-term impacts of DUI charges
When you make the decision to use intoxicating substances before getting behind the wheel of a car in Colorado, you increase your risk of being charged with a DUI. While the short-term impacts include a ticket or spending time in jail, there are some long-term impacts...
Challenging field sobriety tests in Colorado
Many police officers in Boulder, Colorado, conduct field sobriety tests to check for impairment. However, the tests may not be an accurate indication of DUI, and drivers can challenge them. Challenges to field sobriety tests Only three tests are admissible in court,...
Why it’s so hard to dispute a breath test in Colorado
Under a ruling made by the Colorado Court of Appeals on July 23, 2020, Colorado drivers do not have the right to challenge the results that come out of an officially certified Breathalyzer. Each time a breath testing machine is used to measure a person's blood alcohol...
Colorado’s DUI laws and you
Drunk and drugged driving is a major offense in Colorado. Furthermore, since the Centennial State has implied consent laws, authorities can automatically suspend the licenses of people who refuse field sobriety tests. Colorado DUI/DWAI BAC limits Under Colorado law,...
What are the Colorado penalties for DUI?
You have a better chance of making the right decisions when facing DUI charges in Colorado when you understand the laws, how they work and how they may affect you. Therefore, read on to learn more about how the Colorado court will penalize you for a DUI charge....
What do you know about explaining your DUI during job interviews?
After your recent encounter with Colorado law enforcement, you must navigate having a DUI on your criminal record. How does this affect your ongoing job search? Chron shares tips for explaining your drunk driving charge to employers. Understand how to present yourself...
Can I challenge breathalyzer results?
Yes, it is possible to challenge breathalyzer results in your DUI case. It is possible in the same manner that it is also possible to challenge radar gun results in a speeding ticket case. However, in both instances, you must have good cause to challenge the readings....
DUI charges and alcohol courses
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...