Few events have the potential to interfere with your social life more than an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. After all, not only may you lose your driving privileges, but you may also have to pay an expensive fine or maybe even spend some time...

The fact that you have been arrested on suspicion of DUI does not mean you have an alcohol abuse problem. But it could be a warning sign. Colorado law thinks so. Most jurisdictions give judges the power to order a defendant convicted of DUI to undergo evaluation for...

If a patrol officer conducts a traffic stop and suspects that the driver is under the influence of a drug, it is difficult to ascertain whether their suspicion is correct. In the departments that have them, a drug recognition expert (DRE) determines if the full DRE...

Summer and increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates mean that people are ready to get back to some semblance of normalcy. For many, normalcy involves going out to restaurants, bars and parties with friends. As such, now can be an excellent time to remind Coloradoans...

If a police officer has probable cause to arrest for you driving under the influence of alcohol, he or she will ask you to take a blood alcohol test. You might consider refusing if you believe you will fail. In Colorado, anyone who operates a vehicle on the roadway...

The ratio of alcohol to blood in your body is your blood alcohol concentration. Because it can be difficult to determine the extent of impairment due to alcohol by subjective means, law enforcement and the courts often rely heavily on BAC when making an arrest for or...

If you face charges of driving under the influence in Weld County, you may qualify for a diversion program. This specialty court provides treatment for individuals who have a diagnosis of substance use disorder. Review the qualification criteria for Colorado DUI court...

When a law enforcement officer stops your car and asks you to take a breath test, you may have concerns about how to move forward. A Colorado conviction for driving under the influence leads to serious consequences, and while some of those repercussions are criminal...

Colorado has some harsh penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, often including the loss of driving privileges. To restore yours, you may be able to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. This device requires you to submit an alcohol-free...

After leaving a friend's house where you had a few drinks, you see the alarming sight of red-and-blue lights in your rearview mirror. You fail the sobriety tests and the officer takes you to the station. Follow these steps if you experience an arrest for driving under...