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