CDOT Puts on ‘Slow-Speed Chase’ for 4/20 Rally to Highlight Dangers of Driving after Pot Use
April 20, 2016

Today, officials at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be putting on a “slow-speed chase” at Civic Center Park and Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater to showcase the impacts of driving after using marijuana. According to CDOT, the mock chase, which is part of the ongoing Drive High, Get a DUI campaign, has been scheduled to […]

Can I Get a DUI Expunged from My Record in Colorado?
March 22, 2016

Whether a Colorado DUI can be expunged from your criminal record depends on the outcome of the DUI case, as well as some other factors, which we will reveal below. Who Qualifies for DUI Expungement in Colorado? DUI expungements in Colorado are generally an option when: DUI arrests do not result in DUI charges; or […]

Don’t Push Your Luck by Driving Drunk this St. Patrick’s Day, Colorado Authorities Warn Motorists
March 16, 2016

Law enforcement officials from 87 different agencies in Colorado are currently running heightened DUI patrols for the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, according to authorities at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Kicked off last weekend, this DUI crackdown will reportedly run through Friday, March 18th. In addition to staffing more roving patrols, participating […]

6 DUI Mistakes that Can Come Back to Bite You Later
March 10, 2016

When traffic stops put you in the crosshairs of law enforcement officials, what you do and say during these stops can impact whether you end up being arrested for and/or charged with a DUI. In some cases, your actions and statements during these stops can end up hurting or helping a future defense case if […]

Should I Submit to BAC Testing in a DUI Stop?
March 5, 2016

To submit or to not submit to chemical testing can be a pivotal choice for motorists during DUI stops, as both options may have pros and cons, depending on the specifics of the situation. To help you make an informed decision if you are ever suspected of impaired driving during a traffic stop, below, we […]

CO DUI News: When Authorities Will Be Conducting the Next DUI Crackdowns
February 29, 2016

Spring is just around the corner. And while that may mean that many people are planning for Spring vacations and activities, it also means that authorities in Colorado are gearing up for the next round of DUI enforcement efforts associated with The Heat Is On Campaign. Specifically, over the next few months, these efforts will […]

Colorado Pot DUIs Drop in 2015, CSP Reports
February 24, 2016

From 2014 to 2015, the number of motorists in Colorado who were cited for allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana declined, according to the latest reports from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). While this is only the second year that authorities have been tracking marijuana-related DUI citations in the state, it may be the […]

CO Troopers Try Out Pot Saliva Testing Devices to Assess Motorists for THC Impairment
February 18, 2016

Colorado law enforcement authorities are stepping up their efforts to target impaired motorists and arrest those who drive under the influence of drugs. While some of these efforts include training more officers to be drug recognition experts, over the past year, they have also included the use of new testing devices to try to better […]

Do All States Share DUI Arrest Information?
February 12, 2016

No, but most of them do. And that is because every state in the nation, with the exception of five states, has adopted the Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC), an agreement between member states to exchange information regarding drivers’ traffic infractions. With the motto One Drive, One License, One Record, the IDLC is focused on […]

Will I Lose My Driver’s License after a DUI Arrest in Colorado?
February 6, 2016

Whether your license will be suspended after a drunk driving arrest in Colorado will depend on the circumstances of your DUI stop – and what you do following your arrest. When DUI Arrests Result in Drivers’ License Suspensions When motorists refuse to submit to blood alcohol content (BAC) testing during the DUI stop – These […]