Will Self-Driving Cars Mean the End of DUI?

Criminal Defense
Accident caused by DUI.

Self-driving cars have been a conversational hot topic for years now. The very idea of a self-driving car produces a wide variety of responses. Opinions range from anticipatory fascination to outright rejection of the idea of a machine doing a human being’s job of maneuvering a 2000+ lb vehicle through the streets of America. Although...

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What Happens When My DUI Results in Someone’s Death?

Criminal Defense
DUI resulting in death.

Most states, including Colorado, take charges of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) very seriously. Even if it is your first offense and there weren’t any injuries or damage to property, the penalties for DUI can impact your life for a year or more. But when you add aggravating factors like...

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How “Preliminary Breath Tests” Work in Colorado DUI Cases

Criminal Defense
Vail DUI Lawyer

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...

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Can You Be Charged With DUI If You Are Not in the Car?

Criminal Defense
A picture depicting a DUI case.

Note: This article has been refreshed and revised as of February 28, 2024, to ensure the information remains current and accurate. 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...

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Do DUI Checkpoints Have to be Announced in Colorado?

DUI Defense
Vail DUI Lawyer

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...

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Can You Rent a Car with a DUI on Your Driving Record?

DUI Defense
Glenwood Springs DUI Lawyer - handcuffs car keys and a drink

*This article has been updated in August 2021.* 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...

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Can a DUI Affect Buying a House?

DUI Defense

*This article was updated in August 2021.* 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...

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How Long Do They Take Away Your License for a DUI?

DUI Defense

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...

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