Like most states, Colorado takes DUI cases very seriously. This makes sense, as all of us benefit when our roads are safe from drunk drivers. However, the methods that law enforcement uses to ensure that our roads are safe sometimes curtail our individual best interests. In other words, in the pursuit of drunk drivers, police…
Nobody leaves their house, gets in their car, and thinks, “Boy, I sure do hope I get a DUI today.” Just the letters DUI can result in some level of apprehension in many people. The cause of that is the likelihood that many people have driven while drunk or almost drunk at some point in…
You might be surprised where you can and cannot be charged with a DUI – and yes, you can be arrested for a DUI even if you are outside of the vehicle. An officer still must have probable cause that you were driving while under the influence to arrest you. Without probable cause, the state…
Even if you have been arrested for a DUI and you were over the limit, that doesn’t mean your case is over. You still have a chance to reduce your charges or even have the charges dismissed. Law enforcement makes mistakes, and when they do on a DUI case, it can help you get a…
Yes, the state of Colorado requires that law enforcement announces any DUI checkpoint location. DUI checkpoints are legal in the state, and it is critical that you know your rights in case you find yourself stopped at a checkpoint in the future. Just because a DUI checkpoint is legal does not mean that they are…
A car rental company has the right to refuse to rent a vehicle to anyone with a DUI, and most of them do. However, the time between your DUI conviction and when you request a rental also plays a factor in whether or not you will be denied. You may need to rent a car…
Numerous variables determine whether or not you can buy a house, including your credit score, income, debts, and credit history. A DUI conviction is not something a mortgage company looks at, because they do not do a criminal background check. However, a DUI can still affect your ability to buy a house indirectly. While the…
When you commit a DUI in Colorado, it is important to note that, regardless if found guilty in criminal court, you could lose your driver’s license. The amount of time you lose your license for will depend on the circumstances of the DUI and whether it was a first offense or subsequent one. Typically, a…
You only had a few drinks, but you can tell that you are inebriated. So, you decide that you will wait it out and drive again when it is safe – but when is that? Determining how long you should wait before driving, especially after drinking, is difficult to say. There are numerous factors that…
Any type of DUI, whether it is under the influence of alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal substances, are criminal acts. Even as a first-time offender, you are facing a criminal charge – and a serious one at that. Therefore, it is critical that you hire an attorney if you have been arrested for a DUI….
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