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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
