DUI

Getting pulled over and hearing “DWAI” instead of “DUI” can feel like a tiny win, until you realize both can lead to court, license problems, and a lasting record. In DWAI vs DUI Colorado cases, the real difference is not the label. It is...

A third DUI charge can feel like the floor just dropped out, especially if you thought you were past this. In 3rd DUI Colorado cases, courts and the DMV treat the situation as a repeat risk. That changes what you face and what your...

You see those familiar blue and red lights flashing in your mirror, and your stomach sinks. You’ve experienced this before, but this time, it feels different. A 2nd DUI in Colorado is not just a rough night. It’s a serious legal and personal turning...

It was a great night out with friends, but as you drive home, you catch a glimpse of flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Then the questions start popping up in your head: Are they stopping behind me? How many drinks did I have? ...

It’s late, you’re driving home after dinner with friends, and flashing lights suddenly fill your rearview mirror. The officer asks you to step out, and before you know it, you’re facing a DUI charge. You’re wondering what this means for your record and your...

Understanding Express Consent Hearings in Colorado DMV DUI Cases If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Colorado, you may be surprised to learn that you’re actually facing two separate legal battles: one in criminal court, and one with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)....

(1) DMV HEARINGS A DUI charge concerns proceedings in two different settings: one in a criminal court and one in administrative court.  In Colorado, the criminal part of the charge is handled by a county court judge.  For example, a DUI charge in Frederick,...

The results of a breathalyzer test are only as reliable as the machine performing the test. Several years ago, a breathalyzer machine in Weld County was not calibrated correctly and as a result, was delivering unreliable tests results to the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley. ...

This guide is designed to assist people that have been charged with a DUI in Colorado. Don’t Drive Drunk The best way to avoid a DUI is to not drive drunk.  In the age of Uber, Lyft, and cell phones that can call people...