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What You Need to Know About a DUI Checkpoint
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. In most situations, police must have… Read More »
Are DUI Charges Ever Dismissed?
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. In 2020, conviction rates were nearly 87% for underage DUI, 78% for DUI, and nearly 98% for driving while impaired (DWAI). The ramifications of a conviction on any… Read More »
DUI Resulting in Fatality Charges
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. Given the serious nature… Read More »
Do DUI Charges Transfer Between States?
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. At my firm,… Read More »
Can a DUI Test Result in a False Positive?
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. A false… Read More »
Filing for Limited Driving Privileges
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… Read More »
Factors That Can Affect Your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
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…
Facing DUI charges is never an easy situation. The potential legal consequences stemming from DUI charges can have a severe impact on a person’s life. From fines to potential prison time, facing DUI is not a do-it-yourself proposition. That is why getting the best possible legal support is crucial. At the Watkins Law Firm… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About DUIs
What You Need to Know About Transporting an Open Container of Alcohol
Driving down the road, you may notice someone in another vehicle, whether driver or passenger, pick up what looks like a liquor bottle or beer can. Possessing, let alone consuming, an open container of an alcoholic beverage while in a motor vehicle is illegal in Colorado. If you’re the driver of a vehicle with… Read More »
Can I Be Arrested for Drugs That Aren’t Mine in Colorado?
Facing drug charges can be confusing and stressful, especially if the drugs were not yours to begin with. Your reputation and future are on the line — all for something that you may have had no control over. Laws prohibiting drug use are there to keep people safe, but that doesn’t mean you should… Read More »
