DUI

Colorado law is usually pretty hard on underage drinkers who get behind the wheel. There are special legal considerations for underage DUI charges, as well. For one thing, underage drivers can be charged with DUI or DWAI in Colorado with a lower blood alcohol content than drivers who are over 21. There are also other […]

Once you have gone through a Colorado DUI arrest and trial and you’ve been given your probation for your DUI conviction, you may think you are done.  You don’t want to end up back in court to deal with probation violation issues, but if you do, a Colorado DUI attorney can help you address any

If you get into an accident while also driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you definitely need to retain the services of a Colorado DUI defense attorney who is knowledgeable about Colorado DUI and traffic laws. The penalties for getting into an accident while Driving Under The Influence or Driving While Ability Impaired

Driving under the influence is a charge that can be leveled at any driver whose ability is impaired by a substance, whether that substance is alcohol, illegal drugs or even prescription drugs. While the majority of DUI stops in Colorado are for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drivers can be convicted of DUI

A DUI conviction can cost you more than your driver’s license, it can cost you your job. Many companies do background checks on prospective employees, and some can check back as far as 10 years. If you are currently employed and are accused or convicted of a DUI, your employer could terminate your employment or suspend you

A DUI conviction can have lasting effects that extend beyond a fine and jail term. Traffic violations and convictions can remain on your driving record indefinitely, depending on the state you live in. For example, a DUI in New Hampshire and California will stay on your driving record for 10 years. A DUI will stay indefinitely on your driving

Many drivers submit to a field sobriety test unaware of the fact that they are not required by law to do so, and they do not risk suspension of their driver’s license if they do. If you submitted to a roadside/field sobriety test and suspect you were treated unjustly, you need to seek a Colorado DUI

Repeat DUI offenses are a recipe for jail time. In some states, however, repeat offenders may be given a chance to clean up their act by a court-ordered stay in a sober living environment. This measure may reduce or replace a jail sentence depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident in which the offender is

As of 2008, Colorado DUI law requires ignition interlock devices (IID) be installed on vehicles belonging to drivers with subsequent DUI convictions as a prerequisite to driver licenses reinstatement. Drivers who drive a car not equipped with an IID or attempt to circumvent the functioning of the device  face losing their driver’s license and driving privileges for