Category Archives: DUI
Is Expressed Consent the Same as Implied Consent in a Colorado DUI Case?
Many states across the country have laws known as “implied consent” laws concerning impaired or intoxicated driving. These laws generally involve an understanding that any driver on the road, merely by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and traveling on a public road, has already given consent — they have impliedly given consent… Read More »
What is the Legal Alcohol Amount for Driving Without a DUI Risk in Colorado?
How much alcohol can lawfully be in a person’s system before that person can face drunk driving-related charges in Denver? The answer to the question depends on the person’s age, whether they are driving a personal or commercial vehicle, and whether they are talking about charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving… Read More »
Can I Face Federal Criminal Charges for a DUI in Colorado?
You may know that you can face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado if you have a certain blood alcohol concentration (BAC), or if you are driving in such a way that indicates you are impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol… Read More »
How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Test Results?
When you are facing charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, a key piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case against you is most likely the result of a breath test or a blood test. While breathalyzers are used commonly by Colorado law enforcement, and the… Read More »
How an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Analyzes Blood and Breath Testing Evidence
Have you been charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in the Denver area? You need a defense attorney with substantial experience to begin working with you on your case. There is a new designation for certain DUI defense attorneys that can be extremely beneficial to clients who… Read More »
Common Laboratory Errors in Denver DUI Blood Tests (And How They’re Challenged)
After a driver is arrested in the Denver area for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI), a breath or blood sample is typically drawn in order to determine the person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). With both breath and blood samples, various types of errors can occur in the process… Read More »
Why DUI Defense Is a Scientific Discipline, Not Just a Criminal Charge
When you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, it is essential to understand that effectively defending against the charges you are facing will require scientific knowledge and expertise. Typically, the most compelling evidence that the prosecution will be presenting against you will be… Read More »
Understanding GC/MS and LC/MS Testing in Colorado DUI Prosecutions
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), the prosecution is likely using evidence from a chemical test against you to show that you had a blood alcohol centration (BAC) of 0.05 percent or higher, depending on the charge you are facing. The type of… Read More »
How Advanced Forensic Training Changes DUI Defense Strategy in Denver Courts
Are you currently facing charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado? If so, a major component of the prosecution’s case against you is likely to be the chemical test — the breath or blood sample taken — in connection with your arrest. While the evidence the… Read More »
Is Having a Prescription a Valid Defense to a Drug-Related DWAI or DUI?
For many residents of the Denver area, certain prescription medications make it possible to focus on work, to deal with ongoing pain, and other matters. Yet driving while using certain types of medications — even if you have a valid prescription for them — can result in charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI)… Read More »