Going to college comes with many life changes. In addition to independence, you may find yourself in different social situations than before you started school. As you start to manage party invitations and schoolwork, it is still essential to consider how you will get...
Who is a persistent drunk driver under Colorado law?
In the Centennial State, even a single conviction for driving while ability impaired or driving under the influence of alcohol may have significant legal penalties and serious life consequences. For example, you may lose your driving privileges, employment...
Why Colorado does not insist on using the zero-tolerance law
The zero-tolerance law exists for drivers under the age of 21, but the BAC threshold is actually 0.02%. The state of Colorado does not always enforce the zero-tolerance law for young drivers. What are the reasons for this and how do courts determine penalties for DUI...
Options for defending against DUI charges
Accused drivers facing drunk driving charges need to know who they can defend themselves against the charges they are facing because of how serious the penalties and consequences of a DUI are. There are different options for defending against DUI charges depending on...
Specialized DUI patrols on the rise
Police in Colorado may be stepping up efforts to arrest and charge people with DUIs. The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a High Visibility Enforcement campaign to fund local police departments to have a visible presence on the roads late at night...
A look at DUI/DWI penalties and diversion rehab in Colorado
The state of Colorado does not play when it comes to keeping drunk drivers off the road, and the penalties for DUI/DWI are harsh. If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, what sort of penalties will you...
A DUI conviction may have immigration consequences
While there is usually nothing inherently wrong with enjoying a beer or cocktail, driving after consuming alcohol may land you in legal hot water. In fact, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08% violates Colorado law. If you do so,...
Needing to drive after license suspension may have you seeing red
You made a mistake, and you lost your right to drive because of it. But managing your responsibilities can be nearly impossible without a car. While you may have to wait a long time before your license is fully reinstated, you may be able to get a temporary reprieve....
Investigation finds breath test evidence is often unreliable
An in-depth investigation by the New York Times finds one of the most common tests used by law enforcement to determine whether someone is driving drunk produces false positives with alarming frequency. Nearly every police station across the country uses breath test...
Drunk driving, a new Colorado law and the IID
In Colorado, you may hear the term “DUI per se,” which refers to driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. Also, a recent change in Colorado law affects the designation of Persistent Drunk Drivers. For cases involving either DUI per se or...
