DUI Information
DUI Blood Test Came Back Months Later – What Now?
DUI Blood Test Came Back Months Later - What Now? When DUI blood test results return months after an arrest, the delay can significantly impact your case. Colorado crime labs often face backlogs, but this extra time creates opportunities for your defense. Blood samples must be properly stored, handled, and tested to remain reliable; any [...]
How Hands-Free Laws Are Changing DUI Stop Dynamics in Colorado
How Hands-Free Laws Are Changing DUI Stop Dynamics in Colorado Colorado’s hands-free driving law is reshaping how DUI investigations begin. What starts as a stop for holding a phone can quickly become a full DUI case if an officer observes signs of impairment, like slurred speech, alcohol odor, or erratic behavior. This overlap between distracted [...]
Refusal Consequences in Colorado: What Actually Happens After Saying ‘No’ to Testing?
Refusal Consequences in Colorado What Actually Happens After Saying ‘No’ to Testing Refusing a chemical test during a Colorado DUI stop may feel like a smart move in the moment, but it immediately sets off serious legal and administrative penalties. Under Colorado’s Express Consent Law (C.R.S. § 42-2-126), every driver automatically agrees to submit to [...]
Failed Breath Test but Sober? How to Prove Mouth Alcohol or GERD in Colorado
Failed Breath Test but Sober? How to Prove Mouth Alcohol or GERD in Colorado It’s possible to fail a DUI breath test in Colorado even when you’re completely sober. Conditions like acid reflux, GERD, or hiatal hernia can cause mouth alcohol that distorts breathalyzer results, making it seem like your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is [...]
2025 Colorado DUI Sentencing Trends: What Judges Prioritize Now
2025 Colorado DUI Sentencing Trends: What Judges Prioritize Now Over the past decade, Colorado courts have shifted their approach to driving under the influence sentencing, focusing less on punishment and more on rehabilitation. Judges today recognize that alcohol dependency is often a health issue that needs treatment, not just incarceration. Instead of defaulting to jail [...]
Colorado DWAI vs. ‘Per Se’ DUI: How Impairment Is Proven Without 0.08% BAC
Colorado DWAI vs. ‘Per Se’ DUI: How Impairment Is Proven Without 0.08% BAC Colorado has two different drunk driving charges that work in separate ways. The standard In Colorado, you don’t need a 0.08% BAC to face drunk driving charges. The state recognizes two separate offenses: DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWAI (Driving While [...]
