DUI/DWAI

A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a serious offense in the state of Colorado. It can carry significant consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time. If you’ve been charged with DUI, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Fortunately, we can help. Contact a Boulder...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving accounted for 29% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2018. The good news is that the percentage has been going down ever since 1982, when NHTSA started reporting alcohol data. There was even a 3.6% drop in fatal drunk driving accidents between...

DUIs are no longer just for drinking and driving. As Colorado and other states have legalized other mind-altering substances, some law enforcement officials have had to reevaluate how they conduct sobriety tests. In a typical DUI police stop, the officer often looks at several factors to determine whether a person is driving while intoxicated. Some of...

College is an exciting time in young people’s lives. They experience living away from home, making new friends and getting involved on campus. Along with these new experiences, college is also a time when many experiment with alcohol, and when some experiment with recreational drug use. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to the poor decision...

Just about everyone has heard of field sobriety tests that police administer to people they suspect of impairment during a traffic stop. You may be among those here in Colorado and elsewhere who think these tests are simply to determine whether or not a person is safe to drive. During field sobriety tests, a...

In most cases, the police need to have a search warrant issued by a judge before they can enter a private residence, search the residence, or seize items from the residence. If they do not have a warrant, they are not permitted to search a residence or seize items that they find in it...

It can be frightening and overwhelming to face criminal charges, even a first-time DUI offense. If you find yourself facing DUI charges, do not underestimate the serious nature of your case and the way it is treated in the court system and through the administrative process. A DUI conviction could lead to penalties that...

Summer is around the corner and concert season will be in full swing. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Mile High Stadium, Hudson Gardens and other venues will all host world-renowned artists playing in scenic outdoor settings. Colorado also happens to have a great beer culture that mixes well with the summer festivities. But partaking in underage...

It’s a rather common scenario: You’re driving home from a night out with friends and suddenly you see flashing lights behind you. You don’t think you’re speeding or doing anything wrong, so you quickly start to pull over – assuming the officer is on his way to an important call. It’s shocking when the...

While the recreational use of marijuana is legal in Colorado, there are still legal ramifications for driving while high. However, many have concerns regarding the impaired driving laws in the state and question the fairness of these laws. In Colorado, driving under the influence of of 5 or more nanograms of delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which...