(720) 863-7755Late last month, a man from Garden City, Colorado was arrested for DUI while riding a lawnmower while bar hopping. The man assumedly thought he was outsmarting the police since his license was already suspended from a previous DUI offense, and he thought that by driving a lawnmower instead of car, he was not committing […]
In April, the district attorneys for Arapahoe County filed first-degree murder charges against Ever Olivos-Gutierrez. The charges stemmed from a March 24th car accident that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Juan Carlos Dominguez-Palomino. The case caught media attention across Colorado due to the fact that Olivos-Gutierrez never had a Colorado driver’s license, is allegedly […]
If you just got cited for your first DUI, you probably have some questions. This article provides a brief overview of what the answers to your questions. Some of this information may or may not apply to you, give Peter Loyd Weber and Associates a call at 720-863-7755 for answers to questions specifically about the […]
Mandatory Jail Sentences for a DUI/DWAI in Colorado Under Colorado Revised Statute § 42-4-1301, any person convicted of DUI commits a misdemeanor while any person convicted of DWAI commits a class A traffic infraction. In Colorado, the maximum penalty for any misdemeanor is a fine for $1000 and up to one year in jail. While […]
With a majority of states in the country cracking down on drunk driving, people are often concerned with the effects that a DUI in one state can have on a driver’s privilege to drive in another state. The short answer is that a DUI has a very adverse effect on the driver across the country. […]
When you are pulled over for drinking and driving, you will not be dealing with just one case but potentially up to three different cases in three different jurisdictions. Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) are cases in County Court. You will also be subject to […]
What is the difference between a DWAI and DUI? Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) both indicate that a driver was driving while impaired by alcohol. The difference between the two is the degree of impairment with DUI indicating a driver was more impaired than a DWAI. The delineation most […]
Here are some of the potential consequences of a DUI Conviction in Colorado: Insurance Increases – The DUI or DWAI conviction will appear on your driving records. Your driving record is used by insurance company when assessing your insurance application or renewal. Your DUI conviction may lead your insurance company to consider you a high […]
A person charged with a DUI/DWAI is not just impacted by the economical burdens that a DUI/DWAI can bring, but also affected by the emotional strain it can have on a person. DUI/DWAI offenders often had clean driving records prior to making the poor decision to drink and drive, which will stay with them for […]
