DUI Information
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 [...]
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 [...]
