DUI Information
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 days or even weeks. This disconnect between detection windows and actual impairment [...]
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 BAC while actually driving. Delays between a traffic stop [...]
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 accuracy and roadside sobriety tests, while remote blood draw [...]
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 alcohol concentration (BAC), prior DUI convictions, state laws, and the specifics [...]
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 carrying different legal consequences under Colorado Revised Statutes § [...]
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 mistake in the process can make results invalid. Your DUI [...]
