Category Archives: DUI
Is There a Difference Between DWAI and DUI in Colorado?
In nearly all US states, a person can face intoxicated driving charges for behaving in an impaired manner on the road, or if a chemical test or breathalyzer shows a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. The limits are much lower for motorists under the age of 21 who are not… Read More »
Can I Refuse a Blood Test But Agree to a Breath Test?
If you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado, the law enforcement officer who stops you will likely require you to submit to a test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). There are different types of samples that a law enforcement officer can take, including a blood,… Read More »
Challenging Colorado Breath Test Results
Were you recently pulled over on suspicion of a DUI or DWAI, and you took a breath test? Unlike in many other states, you should know that even a breath test that shows a lower BAC than 0.08 — which is the legal limit in most other states — can still result in criminal… Read More »
DMV Consequences and Required Classes After a DUI/DWAI
If you are convicted of a DUI or DWAI in Colorado, it is important to know about DMV-related consequences and required classes. While it can be relatively straightforward to identify the possible jail-related consequences (or years of probation, for example) of a DUI or DWAI conviction, as well as the possible monetary consequences based… Read More »
What Makes a DUI a Felony Offense in Colorado?
Driving under the influence, or a DUI, in Colorado is a criminal charge that a motorist can face if they are considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher, and a DWAI with a BAC between 0.05… Read More »
How to Challenge Colorado DUI Blood Tests
Anyone who is stopped in Denver or Brighton on suspicion of drunk driving can be required to submit to a test to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC), including a blood test. To be sure, under Colorado law, when you drive on the road, you give what is known as implied consent or express… Read More »
Can I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
If you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving and the police have probable cause to conduct a breathalyzer test, can you refuse it? In short, you can refuse, but in doing so you will be violating Colorado law and subjecting yourself to increased penalties. It is important to remember that there are a… Read More »
Your Rights Around a Field Sobriety Test
If you go through a DUI checkpoint or you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, you might be given a field sobriety test (or FST) by a law enforcement officer. Field sobriety tests are used to determine whether a driver is intoxicated, but there are many limitations to these types of tests. Although… Read More »
Common DWAI and DUI Defenses in Colorado
If you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado and ultimately arrested, it is important to know and explore a range of defense strategies to avoid a conviction. Convictions for drunk driving and drugged driving can be severe. Although DWAI is a less… Read More »
Denver DUI Lawyer: Navigating Laws for Your Legal Roadmap
In the complex world of criminal defense, the expertise of a Denver DUI lawyer is paramount. Navigating the intricate web of laws surrounding DUI cases requires a seasoned professional. The influence of alcohol can lead to serious criminal charges, triggering a legal maze with severe penalties. Understanding the nuances of Denver DUI law is… Read More »