Colorado law enforcement is generally vigilant about seeking out and stopping drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs all year. However, there are times when state authorities crack down on drivers who may be committing DUI and DWAI. Holidays –...
Drunk Driving
Lessening the odds of a DUI conviction
Drunk driving can lead to license suspension, fines, higher insurance costs and even imprisonment. There are several things that you can do to lower the possibility of a DUI conviction in Colorado. But first remember that drunk driving is dangerous and potentially...
How police officers determine marijuana impairment while driving
Marijuana was legalized in Colorado in 2012. Now, it is legal for people to be under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or both. However, performing certain activities while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will remain illegal. If people are found to be under...
How do law enforcement officials identify drunk drivers?
When it comes to suspected drunk drivers in Colorado and throughout the nation, law enforcement officials tend to take a hardline policy. Even though distracted driving is garnering the most attention from lawmakers in many states, drunk driving remains a highly...
Why are cars pulled over on suspicion of DUI?
When a Colorado resident sees blue and red flashing lights in their rearview mirror while driving, it can elicit a number of responses. Sober drivers may walk away from the exchange with a police officer’s business card in his or her pocket, but a driver who is under...
19-year-old may be charged with DUI
A 19-year-old Colorado resident has found himself in trouble with the law. He is said to have caused a car accident that resulted in him and his passenger suffering injuries. The driver of the other vehicle is said to be okay. Police are still investigating this...
Did a failed field sobriety test result in a DUI charge?
Police officers in Colorado are frequently on the lookout for those who may be operating their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Those suspected are typically pulled over and asked to participate in field sobriety testing. A failed test could...
Will I go to jail over a first-time DUI offense?
It happened. You were driving home and were pulled over for suspected DUI. You failed a Breathalyzer test and found yourself being placed in police custody. You've been charged with impaired driving for the first time in your life, and now you are worried that you...
Recent statewide DUI patrol just wrapped up
A few days ago, a recent statewide campaign to stop impaired drivers just ended. This is the first campaign of its sort for the year. There are more to come as the DUI issue remains a big one in Colorado. According to a recent report, a total of 119 law enforcement...
Charged with a crime after failing field sobriety testing
Colorado residents who are suspected of driving while impaired will likely be asked to submit to field sobriety testing. These are a series of tests generally meant to check physical ability and concentration -- two things impaired drivers tend to be lacking....