Colorado law enforcement officers commonly use field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) to determine if a person is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While FSTs can provide evidence of impairment, the results are not always accurate and can be challenged in court....
DUI/DWI
Additional mistakes may only escalate a DUI arrest
The flashing lights in your rearview mirror indicated trouble, and you knew it. After one too many drinks with work colleagues, and some questionable driving en route home, a law enforcement officer stopped you on suspicion of drunk driving. It is in your best...
A DUI might derail your career
If you are convicted of DUI, it could have a significant impact on your career. This is generally true whether you were tried in Colorado or any other state. In some cases, this is because you won't have the ability to drive, and in others, it may be because your...
The difference between DUI and DWAI charges in Colorado
The legal driving limit in Colorado is a blood alcohol concentration of .08 for most adults, and drivers who get behind the wheel with a BAC this high or higher are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Motorists with blood alcohol concentrations...