(720) 863-7755With 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 […]
In the last blog post, we addressed the first case against a driver accused of DUI or DWAI, which is conducted by the Department of Revenue and involves the revocation of a driver’s license. However, simultaneous to that administrative case is a criminal case through the county courts where the driver was alleged to have […]
Whenever a person is accused of DUI or DWAI, essentially two cases are simultaneously triggered against that driver – an administrative case and a criminal case. The Express Consent Law affects both cases but in different ways. In this post we will address the administrative case. In the next blog post we will address the criminal […]
It is important for any driver to understand Colorado’s Express Consent Law. This statute states that whenever a driver is suspected of driving while impaired due to alcohol or drugs or both, a police officer can request that a driver consent to a chemical test, either a Breathalyzer or blood test, to determine whether there […]
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 […]
