Colorado imposes severe criminal penalties for drunk driving convictions. Potential penalties include probation, jail time, and monetary fines. Additionally, the Colorado Department of Revenue Hearing’s Section (DMV) can administratively revoke your driver’s license by meeting a much lower burden of proof than the prosecution must meet to convict you of DUI. Since the burden of...
DUI police stops, also known as sobriety checkpoints or roadblocks, are proactive measures law enforcement agencies employ to curb driving under the influence (DUI). During these stops, officers systematically halt vehicles to assess driver sobriety and compliance with traffic laws. The stops aim to identify individuals operating vehicles while impaired by alcohol or drugs and...
If you were pulled over for drunk driving, you are facing some serious consequences. As in any other criminal or traffic offense, you typically have two options: plea bargain or proceed to trial. There are pros and cons to each. If you are charged with a DUI, you face a license suspension, fines, and potential...
If you have been charged with driving with a revoked license, you could face serious penalties. Driving with a revoked license under any circumstances is greatly frowned upon and prosecuted harshly. A conviction can result in fines, fees, jail time, and further license suspension. The potential penalties greatly increase if you are charged with driving...
Colorado enforces its DUI statutes all year long. However, some people believe that law enforcement seeks out those suspected of DUI in the summer season more than others. But is this assumption correct? Is there an increase in DUI arrests in the summer season compared to the winter? We will examine the drinking and driving...
It seems illogical, but police can arrest you for DUI in your driveway. If you race home and park in your driveway after having a few drinks, you might think that you can avoid a Colorado DUI or DWAI charge. After all, how can a police officer arrest you on your private property? So you...
You are probably anxious and upset if you just got arrested for a DUI in Colorado. That’s perfectly natural, especially if you’ve never been charged with a crime before. At this point, you are probably more concerned about the prospect of going to jail. However, as you learn more about your DUI charges, you may...
If you have an open container violation, it may seem minor, but you should take it seriously. You never get a second chance to keep your criminal or your driving history clean. An adverse finding could turn out to be problematic for you in the future, even if an open container violation does not seem...
A DUI is a serious charge in Colorado, especially if the offender has prior offenses. Once Colorado charges you with DUI, five possibilities will present themselves: A guilty plea; A conviction; A compromise (such as a plea bargain); An acquittal; or A dismissal. A dismissal is the most desirable outcome because it means that the...
A charge of DUI with a minor passenger is no laughing matter. Our state considers DUI with a minor passenger in the car to be a form of child abuse—and such a charge can greatly complicate your legal problems following a DUI. When navigating such serious criminal charges, you should never go it alone. When...
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