Category Archives: DUI
Can I Be Charged with a DUI While Cycling?
Are you facing drunk driving charges after being stopped by police while riding a bicycle? You might be thinking that this is a mistake, and that you cannot be charged with a DWAI or DUI for having a couple of drinks and deciding to ride your bike. However, you can indeed face either DWAI… Read More »
What Are My Rights at a DUI Checkpoint?
If you are driving on a route in Denver or Brighton that takes you through a DUI checkpoint (also known as a sobriety checkpoint), what are your rights? For many Colorado residents, DUI checkpoints can be anxiety-inducing, and it is not always clear if you have the right to decline certain requests from the… Read More »
Can I Get My DUI Record Sealed?
If you were arrested for a DUI or convicted of a DUI offense, you may be wondering if you are eligible to have your record sealed or expunged. Once you have a DUI record, and especially a conviction, there can be consequences beyond any initial sentence associated with the offense. Depending on the nature… Read More »
Who Can Face “Persistent Drunk Driver” Designation?
Anyone who is facing any type of charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado should be thinking carefully about building a strong defense with assistance from a Denver or Brighton DUI defense attorney. Even a first-time offense, depending on the circumstances, can have serious consequences. Yet… Read More »
What Does DUI Per Se Mean?
Colorado law recognizes multiple types of offenses related to intoxicated driving. Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and driving under the influence (DUI) are the most commonly known offenses, but it is also important to understand how Colorado law defines other intoxicated driving terms, such as DUI-D and DUI per se. Whether you are facing… Read More »
What to Know About Ignition Interlock Device Requirements After a DUI
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, you may be required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in order to continue driving on a restricted license. For first-time DUI convictions, an ignition interlock device is typically required for 9 months if you had a blood alcohol concentration… Read More »
What is the Blood Alcohol Concentration Required for DUI Charges?
If you were recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, you are likely thinking about options for fighting the case against you. One issue you may be considering is whether you actually had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that showed you to be “over” the legal limit for alcohol in Colorado,… Read More »
What is an Ignition Interlock Device in DUI Cases?
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Colorado, you may be required to install something known as an ignition interlock device (or IID) in your vehicle in order to continue driving. Whether or not a DUI-related conviction will result in the requirement of an ignition interlock… Read More »
Will a First-Time DUI Result in Jail Time?
If you were recently arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in the Denver area or elsewhere in Colorado, it is important to understand the penalties you could be facing if you are convicted. If this is your first offense, you may be worrying especially about the possibility… Read More »
Three Ways You Can Face Felony DUI Charges in Colorado
When you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving and arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) you will usually be facing misdemeanor charges — especially for a first offense in which nobody was harmed. Do not make the mistake of assuming that a DWAI or DUI misdemeanor… Read More »