Drunk Driving

Being pulled over for a suspected DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is a scary and overwhelming situation. One of the most significant mistakes is underestimating the gravity of the situation.  A DUI charge can lead to severe legal consequences, including hefty fines,...

Law enforcement officers commonly use field sobriety tests to determine if a driver is impaired due to alcohol or drugs. These tests assess a person's physical and cognitive abilities and can play a critical role in impaired driving cases.  Understanding the two main...

Allegations of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Colorado can result in multiple potential consequences. A judge can send someone to jail, order them to pay major fines and also suspend a defendant's driver's license. Those who have prior infractions or...

Breathalyzer tests are commonly used by law enforcement to determine whether a person is driving under the influence of alcohol. These tests measure the concentration of alcohol in a person's breath, which is then used to estimate their blood alcohol content (BAC)...

If you go out with your friends for a few drinks, one of the things you may keep an eye out for is the police. If you see police at a facility regularly, it’s likely that they are there waiting to see if anyone is coming out drunk and heading to their vehicle. While...

The legal consequences of drunk driving in Colorado are pretty obvious. If convicted, you could lose your driver’s license, pay a fine and be required to go through rehab. In severe circumstances, you can even serve time in jail. However, the consequences of a DUI...

There are all kinds of urban legends and rumors out there about how you can “beat” a Breathalyzer test. People have tried everything from using mouthwash (which can actually raise the blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, score you get) to breath mints (which just...

When someone drives while impaired, they are putting their life, as well as the lives of others, at risk. Recently, the Colorado State Patrol spoke with the local news and asked that people avoid driving while impaired and take steps to stop others who may try....