DUI Information
Understanding Field Sobriety Tests in Colorado: What Officers Look For
Understanding Field Sobriety Tests in Colorado: What Officers Look For When a routine traffic stop in Colorado escalates into a DUI investigation, field sobriety tests often become the deciding factor in whether an arrest occurs. These roadside tests are designed to help police officers look for signs of alcohol or drug impairment, but they are [...]
THC Testing Tech in 2026: Reliability, Windows of Impairment, and Court Reception
THC Testing Tech in 2026: Reliability, Windows of Impairment, and Court Reception THC testing technology in 2026 highlights a growing legal problem in marijuana DUI cases: tests often detect cannabis long after impairment has ended. While marijuana impairment typically lasts three to eight hours, many THC tests measure metabolites that remain in the body for [...]
BAC Rising and Retrograde Extrapolation: Why Timing Can Change
BAC Rising and Retrograde Extrapolation: Why Timing Can Change In Denver DUI cases, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results are not as straightforward as they seem, because timing can dramatically change the outcome. BAC levels rise and fall over time, meaning a driver’s alcohol level at the moment of testing may be very different from their [...]
Ski Country DUIs: Mountain Town Enforcement vs. Metro Practices
Ski Country DUIs: Mountain Town Enforcement vs. Metro Practices DUI enforcement in Colorado’s mountain towns differs significantly from metro areas like Denver or Colorado Springs. Resort destinations such as Breckenridge, Vail, and Aspen face unique challenges, including limited law enforcement staffing, seasonal population surges, and jurisdictional complexity across multiple agencies. High-altitude conditions can affect breathalyzer [...]
DUI After a Crash with No Injuries: Can We Avoid Jail?
DUI After a Crash with No Injuries: Can We Avoid Jail? A DUI involving a crash that causes property damage, but no injuries, remains a serious legal matter. Unlike a standard DUI, collisions introduce additional complications that prosecutors can use to pursue harsher penalties. Whether jail time is likely depends on several factors, including blood [...]
Colorado Express Consent Law Explained: Roadside vs. Evidentiary Tests
Colorado Express Consent Law Explained: Roadside vs. Evidentiary Tests Colorado’s Express Consent Law binds drivers to submit to chemical testing once they accept a driver’s license from the DMV, but many motorists don’t realize what this agreement entails until a traffic stop occurs. The law distinguishes between roadside screening tests and post-arrest evidentiary tests, each [...]
