DUI Information
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 [...]
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 driving and suspected intoxication raises key questions about probable cause, [...]
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 chemical testing when lawfully arrested for suspected DUI. Saying “no” triggers instant [...]
Failed Breath Test but Sober? How to Prove Mouth Alcohol or GERD in Colorado
It’s possible to fail a DUI breath test in Colorado even when you’re completely sober. Conditions like acid reflux, GERD, or hiatal hernia can cause mouth alcohol that distorts breathalyzer results, making it seem like your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit when it’s not. The alcohol vapors rising from your stomach [...]
2025 Colorado DUI Sentencing Trends: What Judges Prioritize Now
Over the past decade, Colorado courts have shifted their approach to driving under the influence sentencing, focusing less on punishment and more on rehabilitation. Judges today recognize that alcohol dependency is often a health issue that needs treatment, not just incarceration. Instead of defaulting to jail time, courts now emphasize recovery through structured programs designed [...]
