DUI Information
Colorado DWAI vs. ‘Per Se’ DUI: How Impairment Is Proven Without 0.08% BAC
Colorado has two different drunk driving charges that work in separate ways. The standard In Colorado, you don’t need a 0.08% BAC to face drunk driving charges. The state recognizes two separate offenses: DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired), and the difference between them can mean serious consequences. A DWAI [...]
Ways to Secure Your Cell Phone from the Police in Colorado
Many people in Colorado are concerned about protecting the privacy of their smartphone data. While the Fourth Amendment safeguards against unreasonable searches, interacting with law enforcement can still be complicated. Police must follow legal rules to access your phone, but there are practical steps you can take to keep your information secure. Understanding how to [...]
Colorado Law Allows a Second DUI to be Punished as a Third DUI
Colorado has strict rules for people who drive drunk more than once. If someone gets a DUI for the second time, the courts can give them the same punishment as a third-time offender if certain serious things happen. This shows that Colorado is serious about stopping drunk driving. It’s important for drivers, lawyers, and safety [...]
What Does It Mean to Be Arraigned?
An arraignment is the first official court appearance after someone is charged with a crime. At this hearing, the judge explains the charges, reviews the defendant’s rights, and asks for a plea, typically guilty, not guilty, or no contest. While the proceeding itself is often brief, it marks the formal beginning of the case and [...]
What Happens if You Hit a Pedestrian While Drunk?
Hitting a pedestrian while driving under the influence is one of the most serious traffic offenses you can face in Colorado. Beyond the immediate devastation it can cause to the victim and their loved ones, it also brings severe legal, financial, and personal consequences for the driver. In Colorado, DUI laws are strict, and when [...]
Is “Necessity” a Valid Defense to Drunk Driving in Colorado?
In Colorado, claiming necessity as a defense in DUI cases is legally possible but extremely difficult to prove. While the law recognizes that emergencies can force people into unusual choices, the courts set a very high bar for this defense. A defendant must demonstrate that there was an immediate and serious threat, no reasonable alternative [...]
