In Colorado, the state legislature used to have a separate funding line to support having DUI checkpoints. That funding expired a decade ago and was not renewed, so the number of checkpoints has diminished greatly. Checkpoints had stopped due to lack of funding A Westminster city police officer…
Colorado prosecutors maintain high conviction rates of nearly 90% in cases involving driving under the influence. This subjects many of those arrested for DUI in the Centennial State to strict penalties, including jail, fines, community service, probation, and lengthy license suspension and revocation periods. These penalties are enough…
We usually think of DUI laws as pertaining to people driving cars on trucks on the road. However, DUI laws actually apply to operating any type of moving vehicle, and some types of vehicles have special laws that are more strict than for passenger vehicles. DUIs for Pilots…
Over 16,000 driving under the influence arrests are made in Colorado annually. Many of those arrested in the Centennial State lose their licenses for up to nine months, if not longer, following convictions. Unfortunately, some people decide to try driving with a suspended license after a DUI, making…
If you were charged with drunk driving in a school zone, you may be facing significant consequences. Many crimes carry harsher penalties when they are committed in a school zone. You need an experienced DUI defense attorney to represent you and improve your case outcomes. Here’s what you…
If you were charged with a DUI in Colorado, you must appear in court on designated days. Missing a court date may seem like no big deal, but it can lead to severe consequences and seriously impact your case. You need a DUI defense attorney who is on…
Being charged with a DUI does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. With the right DUI defense, you can dispute these charges and attempt to show the court your innocence. Authorities have the burden of proof in DUI cases, which means they need to prove that certain…
If you have been charged and convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you may feel like you have hit rock bottom. While this event may have left a devastating imprint on your mind, it’s not a life sentence. You can use a DUI as a wake-up call…
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/csp-demonstrates-what-happens-when-drivers-are-pulled-over-for-dui/ In honor of Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies last week, CBS News did a story on DUI enforcement with the help of the Colorado State Patrol. How do officers identify potential drunk drivers? How do most drivers get caught for DUI offenses? In most cases, there aren’t…