Monthly Archives: January 2025

When Can Breathalyzer Results Get Thrown Out?
If you are stopped on suspicion of a DWAI or DUI, it is important to know up front that you do not have to submit to a chemical test when asked, including a breath test administered by a law enforcement officer using a breathalyzer. You do, however, have to submit to a breath or… Read More »

What Counts as a Prior DUI Offense for Sentencing Purposes?
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado and you have a prior DUI, the penalties you face are significantly more serious. For a subsequent DUI, a jail sentence cannot be suspended (meaning you will typically be required to serve some form of jail time, and at least 10… Read More »

DWAI and DUI Charges with a CDL
Do you have a commercial driver license (CDL), and were you recently stopped for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado? If so, it is critical for you to know that CDL holders who are arrested for intoxicated driving face more serious consequences than motorists who do not… Read More »

Out-of-State Drivers and DUIs and DWAIs in Colorado
Colorado has some of the strictest laws in the country when it comes to intoxicated driving. Not only can a motorist face charges for driving under the influence (DUI) if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher, or otherwise is under the influence of alcohol, but Colorado also has a… Read More »