Category: DUI

DUI stands for driving under the influence. What if you’re on the road and not driving? Can you get a DUI on a bike? The answer is yes. If you’re in any kind of vehicle on public roadways while intoxicated, you can get a DUI. That includes bicycles under the laws of Colorado. If you…

The Fourth Amendment safeguards people from unauthorized searches, seizures, and arrests and necessitates a court-issued warrant even in situations when there is probable cause.  However, there is a gap in the law that allows a warrantless stop if the officer thinks the motorist or the public are in danger. Cops don't have a clear-cut definition…

A DUI or DWAI conviction in Colorado can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life. In addition to facing criminal penalties like the loss of your driving privileges, community service hours, fines, and jail time, a DUI or DWAI conviction can have other consequences as well. You may lose your job or have a…

Do you have the right to refuse a field sobriety test? In Colorado, law enforcement officers may apprehend drivers who they suspect may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In some cases, they may ask the driver to submit to a field sobriety test. Unfortunately, field sobriety tests are highly flawed methods of…