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Feb. 13, 2024

When flashing blue lights appear in your rearview mirror, it's crucial to know the difference between a routine traffic stop and one that escalates due to 'reasonable suspicion' of DUI. This standard allows officers to investigate further based on specific and articulable facts.

Dec. 29, 2023

The conviction rate for DUIs in Colorado has significantly increased, especially after the launch of a program by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 2019 to offer free alcohol and drug testing to all state law enforcement agencies.

Dec. 5, 2023

Being charged with a DUI is an experience that can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and fearful for your future. The uncertainty of what lies ahead can be daunting, potentially affecting your personal life, your career, and your peace of mind.

Oct. 18, 2023

In 2022, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reported that there were 271 impaired driving fatalities in the state, an increase of 255 the year before. Colorado, like all states, takes impaired driving seriously, and one of the deterrents police employ are DUI (driving under the influence) checkpoints.

Sept. 29, 2023

Many people charged with DUI in Colorado ask the question, “Can my DUI charge be dismissed?” The answer is that they can, but it’s not often.

Aug. 10, 2023

Being accused of drunk driving is always an intimidating and stressful experience. However, things can get even worse if you are accused of DUI resulting in someone’s death. DUI resulting in fatality charges can lead to imprisonment, hefty fines, license revocation, and a permanent criminal record, among other severe consequences.

July 7, 2023

Being charged with a DUI is a stressful, frightening experience. It can be even more so if the DUI charge occurred outside of your home state. If this is your case, you might be wondering how the DUI laws will work in your case and what your next steps should be.

May 26, 2023

If you have been pulled over for drunk driving, you already know how serious the DUI charges can be. But imagine being charged with a DUI when you have not had a single drink. Unfortunately, this happens more often than you would think due to a false positive on a DUI test.

May 8, 2023

For most of us, having a license and being able to drive is an essential component to our everyday lives. But what happens when you have a suspended license? This happens more often than you might think. For example, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, of the over 26,000 DUI cases filed in Colorado in 2019, 88% resulted in a conviction. This not only means fines but also a DUI suspended license.

April 5, 2023

Blood alcohol content (BAC) is a measured standard used to determine whether someone is able to safely operate a vehicle, bicycle, or other mode of transportation on Colorado’s roadways. Law enforcement agencies in the state make hundreds of arrests every year based on BAC. The 2022 Summer Blitz enforcement event saw a total of 186 DUI arrests, and the Memorial Day weekend enforcement resulted in 125 arrests across 83 agencies, bringing the year-to-date total of enforcement period arrests to 704.