We do not give much thought to getting around in a vehicle until we lose our driving privileges. In the state of Colorado, there are various ways to lose a drivers’ license as well as some confusion over how to get it back. Suspensions for points When the Department...
If arrested for a fourth DUI, you face a felony conviction
The state of Colorado has doubled down on the effort of keeping drunk drivers off the road. If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of drunk driving and you are convicted, you face serious penalties and will start the next phase of your life with a felony on your...
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...
The difference in DWAI and DUI charges
Most people do not try to endanger themselves and others by driving impaired. However, it happens regularly more times than some may think. For those facing DWAI or DUI charges, they must understand what they are up against. There are a few things to understand...
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...
Important facts about restraining orders in Colorado
There are a few different reasons people pursue restraining orders. While they are in place to protect citizens, they can inadvertently endanger not-guilty parties. In fact, some people may find themselves facing domestic violence charges in relation to a...
Colorado’s open container law
If you drive with an open alcoholic beverage in your car, you violate Colorado's traffic laws. Even if you are not under the influence, it is still against the law. There are few exceptions to this law. Additionally, it is also illegal to drive with an open...
How would losing your driver’s license affect your life?
Like most of us, you probably take driving for granted. However, if a law enforcement officer arrests you on suspicion of DWAI or DUI, you face suspension of your driving privileges. How long will you be without a license? How will this affect your daily life? How...
What counts as disorderly conduct in Colorado?
Colorado statutes outlaw disorderly conduct. The goal of outlawing disorderly conduct is to protect the safety and peace of the community in public places such as movie theaters, shopping centers, restaurants and places of worship. Each state has...
Intoxicated driving may be riskier in rural areas
If you grew up in Weld County, you know how fun it can be to drive on the rural roads around Greeley. After all, few things are better than seeing distant mountains through miles of fields. Still, regardless of where you choose to drive, alcohol and motor vehicles do...
