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...
What are the consequences of refusing a blood alcohol test?
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...
4 factors that determine blood alcohol concentration
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...
Get the facts about DUI court diversion programs
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...
How much does insurance increase after a Colorado DUI?
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...
How to handle an interlock device extension notice
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...
What to do if an officer arrests you for DUI
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...
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...
Proper machine calibration and other DUI breath test issues
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, you will face testing to determine your blood alcohol content level. You may think you have little chance of a positive outcome. However, a breath testing machine is not infallible. There could be issues...
What are the differences and penalties between DUI and DWAI?
If law enforcement stops a driver on suspicion of drunk driving, he or she could face an arrest for either DUI or DWAI. What is the difference between the two and what kind of penalties accompany a conviction? DUI and DWAI explained DUI refers to driving under the...
