Category Archives: DUI
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 »
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 »
Are the Consequences of a DWAI the Same as a DUI?
If you were recently charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, you may not have a clear understanding of the charges you are facing and how they relate to charges for driving under the influence (DUI). More specifically, you may be wondering if the consequences of a DWAI are the same as… Read More »
DUI and Gun Possession: What You Should Know
If you are stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado and you have a firearm in your possession, it is critical to know that you can be facing additional and serious charges. To be clear, you can face additional charges when you otherwise are permitted to… Read More »
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 »