Monthly Archives: October 2025
When Does Colorado Require an Ignition Interlock for a DUI?
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, you may know that one of the possible consequences of a conviction is being required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle in order to operate it. The ignition interlock device, according to… Read More »
What You Should Know if You Are Facing Domestic Violence Harassment Charges
Were you recently arrested for and charged with harassment of an ex, or a person with whom you have been in an intimate relationship? If so, it is critical to understand how Colorado handles domestic violence offenses and what the classification of domestic violence can mean for your case. In short, there is no… Read More »
DWAI or DUI in a School Zone: What You Need to Know
Colorado has two separate offenses related to drugged and drunk driving under CRS 42-4-1301: driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and driving under the influence (DUI). A DWAI is a lesser charge than a DUI, both are criminal offenses that can result in jail time even for a first offense. With subsequent offenses, the criminal… Read More »
How Do My 5th Amendment Rights Apply to an Arrest?
If you are arrested for a criminal offense or placed in a situation known as a custodial interrogation (a situation where a person is detained by police and is not free to leave), you have specific rights under the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. The Fifth Amendment rights that apply in an arrest… Read More »
Legal Alcohol Limit for a DWAI Versus DUI
What are the specific legal alcohol limits for drunk driving charges in Colorado? In Colorado, a person can face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or for driving under the influence (DUI). These two offenses have different legal alcohol limits, but a person can also face charges for either in cases where their… Read More »