As detailed in a recent Denver Post article, Jack Schaufele was driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) almost three times the legal limit back in 2012 when he collided with an oncoming vehicle in a busy intersection during rush hour, injuring the other driver. Officers who responded to the scene of the crash observed […]
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According to the Denver Post, the up-and-coming Colorado pot industry is forecasting sales of $1 billion in 2015. This huge source of revenue is spurring on efforts by scientists, businesses, and investors to continue to research and produce pot products such as healthy pot edibles. Researchers are now focusing on the reportedly medicinal properties found […]
According to a press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed major changes to NHTSA’s five-star safety ratings for new vehicles. In response to its proposal, the NHTSA will collect public comments on the proposed changes for the next 60 days and issue a final decision […]
Even if you have never been pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you are likely aware of some of the tests that a police officer may perform in order to measure whether a driver is impaired. These field sobriety tests are routine in the state of Colorado, and in most states, as the National Highway […]
An SR-22 is a rider on an auto insurance policy that guarantees that the policy will be in effect for a certain time period, which is usually about three years. Colorado law requires that all drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs obtain an SR-22 before they can […]
Colorado has strengthened drunk driving penalties for individuals holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) substantially in recent years, largely due to pressure by the federal government. If you drive a semi, a delivery truck, a bus, or another type of job that requires you to have a CDL, a DUI offense can be fatal to […]
DUI, DUI-D, and DWAI are all abbreviations that refer to different drunk and drugged driving offenses under Colorado law, as set forth in C.R.S. section 42-4-1301. There are significant differences between offenses, although they all involve driving after drinking or using drugs. However, you should have a clear understanding of the distinctions between the three […]
According to a recent news story, Colorado is one of the strictest states with respect to laws and insurance premium penalties that affect high-risk drivers. WalletHub has released a study that systematically compared states’ DUI, speeding, and reckless driving laws, along with the state’s average insurance premiums for high-risk drivers. Colorado scored 6th overall in […]
As discussed in our previous blog post on Alcohol and Drug Classes, the requirement that you attend a certain amount of alcohol and drug education and treatment programs is one potential consequence if you are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) in the state of Colorado. A court can, or […]
No matter why a police officer initially pulls you over, he or she will take certain steps to investigate if he or she suspects that you have been drinking. While every case and situation is different, there are some common things that you can expect if a police officer suspects you of drunk driving. If […]
Most of us are aware of the fact that drunk driving is against the law and that people who are caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) are subject to significant legal penalties. What “drunk”, “under the influence”, or “impaired” actually means is not as commonly understood. Colorado law has several different […]
After an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), many people enter treatment programs either because of a court order or through their own volition. There are many treatment options available, both through private organizations and the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health. Some of the more treatment options commonly utilized by […]