Some Colorado residents may recall driving after having a few drinks and not waiting long enough to get behind the wheel. If law enforcement suspects you're too impaired to drive, you may soon see blue and red lights flashing in your rearview mirror. After a police...
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How a DUI impacts your security clearance
There are a number of potential consequences to getting a DUI in Colorado. For instance, you could be subject to jail time, a fine or the loss of your driving privileges. You could also be subject to the loss of any security clearances obtained as a member of the...
Attending court-appointed Alcoholics Anonymous
People convicted of driving under the influence or another related alcohol-related offense in Colorado may be sentenced to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The judge may not make this a part of your sentence, and instead, they will likely assign you to see a...
Treatment may be a better DUI option than punishment
Efforts to clamp down on drunk driving in Colorado and around the country usually involve more rigorous policing and harsher penalties for offenders. Most drivers convicted of DUI are required to attend substance abuse counseling sessions, but they rarely undergo...
How can a DUI conviction affect your job and professional life?
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,...