There can be harsh repercussions for driving while your license is suspended in Colorado. You can be subject to penalties, including fines, jail time, and additional license suspensions, depending on the cause of the suspension. If this is your first time violating this law, you might only receive a warning or a minimal fine. If …
What Are the Penalties for Violating DUI Probation?
Depending on if this is your first offense or not, violating your DUI probation can result in fines, jail, community service, or tracking devices. These choices are open to the probation officer and the judge. They can result in an acceptable settlement of the probation violation if you are in Colorado on probation for: Driving …
DUI for Compressed Air Huffing
A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can take many forms and have different variations. Due to the wide selection of drug combinations available, one of them is operating a vehicle while huffing. A DUI for compressed air huffing carries different penalties depending on the state, but it is categorized as impaired driving. Depending …
Can You Get a DUI on a Bike?
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 …
DUI and Your 4th Amendment Rights
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 …