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By DeChant Law |

Can I Challenge Breathalyzer Results?

Were you recently arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in the Denver area? If so, you were likely given a breathalyzer test that registered your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Based on breathalyzer results, you can face DWAI charges in Colorado if you have a BAC of 0.05... More

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By DeChant Law |

Driver Arrested in Colorado Springs for Alleged DUI, Assaulting Police Officer

Single Vehicle Traffic Crash on Astrozon Boulevard Leads to DUI Arrest of Female Driver in Colorado Springs COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (December 3, 2025) – A female driver was involved in a single-vehicle traffic collision on the 4200 block of houses on Boulevard in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs police officers were called to the scene... More

By DeChant Law |

Teenage Driver Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Charges in Greeley, CO

Woman Died in Greeley After 19-Year-Old Driver Allegedly Ran Red Light While Going Over 100 MPH Near 23rd Avenue and 10th Street GREELEY, COLORADO (Dec 1st, 2025) – A 19-year-old driver has been charged with vehicular homicide after a fatal car accident in Greeley by the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 10th Street. Weld... More

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By DeChant Law |

Should I Talk to Police If I Am Arrested for a DWAI or DUI?

When you are driving and stopped by the police for any reason, it can be a stressful and upsetting experience. You may forget what rights you have, and you may feel compelled to answer questions that the police are asking you. The situation can be even more distressing if you have had one or... More

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By DeChant Law |

Fraud as a Felony Offense in Colorado

Can you actually face felony charges, and a prison sentence, if you are charged with fraud in Colorado? In short, the answer is yes. Felony fraud charges are relatively common, especially when an individual or an entity has been defrauded of large amounts of money. Even though felony fraud offenses may not involve any... More

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By DeChant Law |

What to Expect After a DUI Arrest in Colorado

Have you been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado? If so, it is important to know what to expect moving forward. Unlike in many other states, there are essentially two different parallel proceedings running in Colorado when a person is arrested for a DUI: the... More

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By DeChant Law |

Facing Charges for Violation of a Protection Order

If you have been accused of domestic violence in the past and a former intimate partner has a protection order, you can face serious penalties if you are accused and later convicted of violating the terms of a protection order. You can face these charges whether you are accused of violating a temporary or... More

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By DeChant Law |

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... More

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By DeChant Law |

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... More

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By DeChant Law |

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... More