Category Archives: DUI
DUI Arrests During the Holiday Season
During the holiday season in Denver, there are various occasions for consuming alcohol before traveling home again. Whether you are attending a work function or a holiday gathering with friends and family, drinks tend to be commonplace. It is critical to know that law enforcement officials also know that alcohol consumption tends to rise… Read More »
Woman Facing DUI & Child Abuse Charges After Nearly Hitting Patrol Car
Commerce City Police Department Arrested Woman After She Nearly Hit Patrol Car While Traveling 92 MPH A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after allegedly nearly hitting a patrol vehicle on Highway 2 in Commerce City. Commerce City officials are saying that the incident took place on Monday. The woman was driving to… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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 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 County officials are saying that the… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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 »