DUI/DWI

The average driver is well aware that the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08%. If they’ve been drinking, their BAC cannot exceed this number. When a driver takes a breath test and meets or exceeds 0.08%, they can be arrested on drunk driving...

There are numerous scenarios that may lead to driving under the influence (DUI) charges. State law allows for the prosecution of those who display obviously impaired driving abilities and those who cause crashes while under the influence. However, a large percentage...

As a Colorado college student, you likely have the freedom to go to bars and parties and drink alcohol with friends. However, you may be put in a situation where you are asked to drive a friend home while you are under the influence. Before leaving a bar or party...

Being stopped by the police is rarely a pleasant experience. However, if you are in this situation, you want to ensure you don’t make it worse. Here are some tips on what not to do when pulled over for DUI. Stay calm and cooperative When pulled over on suspicion of...

There are plenty of reasons to fight a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. A conviction can have a huge detrimental effect on your life, so if you can avoid a conviction, it’s definitely worth doing so. One reason to add to those you probably already know about...

If your teen has been charged with DUI, you’ve likely got a lot of fears and concerns. One may be how it will affect their ability to get into college. Whether they’re in high school and applying to colleges now or in the near future or they’re already in college and...

A first DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offense in Colorado carries significant legal consequences. Individuals can face jail time ranging from five days to one year. This sentence can be longer if aggravating factors are present, such as a high blood alcohol...

You know that driving under the influence (DUI) is dangerous and wrong – so sleeping off a few drinks in your car seems like a much better solution. You certainly aren’t putting anybody at risk doing that, right? Unfortunately, you can still end up with a DUI charge....

As a college student, you should be aware that your actions outside of college could jeopardize your education. A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) might result in you being unable to finish your course. Swerving between lanes, running a red light or...

A new ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court could make it easier for police in Boulder and across the state to get blood drawn from your body without your consent. The court ruled by a 6-1 vote that state law allows law enforcement to get a search warrant and have a...