Breathalyzer devices are commonly used when law enforcement officers want to determine if someone is driving under the influence (DUI). While these devices are supposed to be reliable, they are not immune to problems – and certain medical conditions can cause false...
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The consequences of underage drinking in college
Navigating the college experience is exciting and comes with many new freedoms, and underage drinking can often seem like a rite of passage. But it's important to remember that such newfound independence also brings responsibility. Though it may seem like harmless fun...
Potential consequences of underage DUIs
Parents worry about their children’s future from the moment they are born. But, the concern reaches a new level when your teenager begins driving a car. One of the worst fears is drinking and driving. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics...
What are the penalties for a DUI offense in Colorado?
Getting pulled over for alleged impaired driving offense can feel very embarrassing. You might worry about whether anyone spotted you during the traffic stop. Quite a few people, eager to avoid further embarrassment, decide that pleading guilty will be the fastest...
Pulled over for drunk driving as a Colorado University student?
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Colorado, you could be facing severe penalties. If you’re a college student, those penalties could affect you for years to come. In Colorado, as in most states, the legal limit for blood-alcohol is 0.08%. If you test at...
DUI law debate follows arrest of man with 16 convictions
Defendants cannot be charged with crimes that don't exist. There may be a felony drunk driving law in another state that is much harsher than anything Colorado has on the books. However, until a new law is adopted or an old one is revised, DUI prosecutors must work...
High rate of unlicensed driving linked to Colorado DUI arrests
A criminal defense lawyer works very hard to limit consequences a client faces following an arrest. Many Colorado defendants understandably vow never to take risks that would cause them to repeat the legal process. Charges and sentences reflect courts have little...
DUI proof could upgrade Colorado driver’s assault charge
Police investigators routinely perform toxicology tests upon drivers following motor vehicle accidents involving serious injuries and deaths. That may not mean intoxication is suspected. Many times, the tests are performed simply to rule out the possibility of a drunk...
Felony charges dropped in sensitive Colorado DUI fatality case
The public -- not a jury -- is often the first to issue a judgment on whether a Boulder criminal defendant is guilty. Emotional responses can overlook facts. Those responses, however popular, may not exceed the boundaries of the law. The district attorney in...
33 Colorado DUI cases affected by badly calibrated breath tester
A criminal case can involve a lot of people a Boulder defendant never sees. A technician in a state lab assesses blood alcohol content levels that determine the fate of Colorado drivers charged with DUI. Criminal defense attorneys know machines and people aren't 100...