DUI Information
DUID for Prescription Meds: How Legal Drugs Trigger Colorado Charges
In Colorado, a DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) charge isn’t limited to illegal substances—prescription medications can lead to charges, too. Even with a valid prescription, you can be arrested if an officer believes your ability to drive is impaired. Unlike alcohol cases, there is no set legal limit, and officers often rely on [...]
Blood Draws in Colorado DUI: Chain of Custody, Preservatives, and Lab Error
Blood draw evidence is often central to Colorado DUI cases, but its reliability depends on every step being handled correctly. From the use of proper preservatives that prevent fermentation, to a complete and documented chain of custody, to accurate lab testing procedures, even small errors can distort blood alcohol results. When breakdowns occur at any [...]
Marijuana DUIs in Colorado: Active THC vs. Impairment Evidence
In Colorado, drivers are subject to a legal threshold of 5 nanograms of active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per milliliter of blood, but this limit does not automatically prove impairment. Instead, it creates a rebuttable presumption—meaning prosecutors must still show that the driver was actually impaired behind the wheel. Unlike alcohol, THC affects individuals differently and does [...]
Was the Stop Legal
A DUI case can rise or fall based on whether the traffic stop itself was legal. The Fourth Amendment protects drivers from unreasonable searches and seizures, which means police must follow strict rules when stopping and detaining a vehicle. Officers must have reasonable suspicion based on specific facts, such as a traffic violation or observable [...]
Commercial Driver DUI in Colorado
Commercial drivers in Colorado operate under two layers of regulation: state DUI laws and federal transportation rules. Together, these systems impose far stricter standards and penalties than those faced by regular drivers. A commercial driver can lose their CDL with a blood alcohol content of just 0.04%, half the legal limit for non-commercial drivers. Violations [...]
Denver vs. Suburban DA Practices: Plea Policy Differences in DUI Cases
DUI cases in the Denver metro area can unfold very differently depending on where an arrest occurs. Since 2005, the Denver District Attorney’s Office has maintained a strict policy against reducing DUI charges to lesser offenses, while nearby counties—including Jefferson County, Colorado, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Adams County, Colorado, and Douglas County, Colorado—often evaluate cases individually [...]
