When you go out to a restaurant, bar or anywhere you’ll be drinking, you’re conscientious about always taking an Uber or Lyft rather than your own car. But what about the next morning when you go to work or drive the kids to school? You’ve sobered up by then. You may...
Residents of and visitors to Colorado have a lot of freedom for when they want to relax in the evening after work. You have the right to pour yourself a cold beer or to light up a joint and smoke a little cannabis. Some people enjoy both, which is not a concern in...
Many people live with a tendency to drink more than they should without ever being confronted with it as a problem. Alcohol should always be used in moderation, and it should never be a way to deal with negative emotions, whether that's stress, shame or depression....
The majority of DUI cases revolve around breathalyzer results. The breathalyzer is how the police determine your blood alcohol concentration in many instances. However, just like any machine, a breathalyzer can produce faulty readings. In addition to potential...
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 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...
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...
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...
You know, of course, that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is part of what determines if you're too drunk to drive. It's not the only factor, but anything over the legal limit (0.08%) means that you qualify as intoxicated in the eyes of the law. That said, BAC...
No one should drive under the influence of alcohol. Drivers who are legally allowed to consume alcohol, in other words, those aged 21 or over, must not drive when they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more. However, those under the age of 21 are in...
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