DUI Information
0.05% BAC Ticket: Fight It or Plead? Colorado DWAI Decision Guide
A 0.05% BAC DWAI ticket in Colorado puts drivers at a critical crossroads: fight the charge or accept the consequences. While this blood alcohol level falls below the 0.08% DUI threshold, it still triggers a criminal prosecution with lasting effects on your driver’s license, insurance rates, employment prospects, and criminal record. The decision isn’t just [...]
Ignition Interlock in Colorado: Calibration, Violations, and Early Reinstatement Traps
Colorado’s ignition interlock program leaves little room for mistakes. Strict calibration schedules, zero-tolerance alcohol thresholds, and unforgiving violation rules mean that even a minor misstep, such as a missed service appointment or a failed breath sample, can extend your restricted driving period or trigger a full license suspension. Many drivers assume compliance is straightforward, only [...]
Jury Attitudes Toward Science in DUI Trials: What Recent Verdicts Suggest
Recent not-guilty verdicts in DUI cases point to a growing shift inside jury deliberation rooms: jurors no longer accept breathalyzer results at face value. While the science behind chemical testing has not changed, public trust in how that science is applied has. Today’s jurors closely examine calibration logs, maintenance records, officer training, and testing procedures [...]
Colorado DMV Express Consent Hearings: Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare
If you’re facing a DUI-related license suspension in Colorado, understanding the DMV’s Express Consent Hearing is crucial. These hearings are triggered when a driver refuses a breathalyzer or chemical test, or when test results show a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.08%. Unlike criminal DUI cases in court, the Colorado DMV can administratively suspend or [...]
Stopped for ‘Weaving’ Once: Is That Enough for Reasonable Suspicion?
Being stopped by police for weaving just once inside a lane may not be enough to justify a traffic stop in Colorado. Under the Fourth Amendment, drivers are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning officers need specific, observable facts to establish reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation or criminal activity. Isolated movements, like a [...]
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 subjective, highly procedural, and frequently misunderstood by drivers. Understanding how [...]
