How to Obtain a Probationary License After DUI in Colorado
License suspension is probably the most inconvenient penalty associated with a DUI conviction. If you have been convicted of drunk driving in Colorado, your license will be suspended for nine...
Will I lose my license if I am convicted of DUI of marijuana?
Marijuana was legalized in Colorado on January 1, 2014. As a result, the Colorado Department of Transportation has stepped up its education and outreach efforts in order to curb drugged...
Am I allowed to have marijuana in my car in Colorado?
On January 1, 2014, marijuana use and possession was legalized in Colorado. Adults age 21 or older may now legally possess one ounce of retail marijuana in Colorado. Based on...
Penalties for Leaving the Scene of a DUI Accident in Colorado
Leaving a vehicular accident scene may seem tempting at the time, but doing so could put you in serious hot water that only a good Colorado DUI defense attorney can...
Should I refuse a blood test? What will happen if so?
Marijuana legalization in Colorado comes with new laws regarding driving under the influence. The law in Colorado has set a legal limit for the amount of active THC in your...
Testing for Intoxication During Colorado DUI Arrests
If an alcohol breath test or blood test was used to charge you with a DUI (driving under the influence) or a DWAI (driving while ability impaired), you might assume...
What should I do if I am accused roadside of DUI marijuana?
Marijuana use impairs short term memory, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, concentration, time perception, and depth perception. The legalization of marijuana has not changed the law regarding impaired driving – getting...
Understanding Sobriety Checkpoints in Colorado
Colorado sobriety checkpoints are a way for law enforcement officers to check many individuals at one time for intoxicated drivers. During the stop, officers look for visible signs that a...
What does the field sobriety test for marijuana look like?
Colorado uses Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to evaluate suspects of driving under the influence of marijuana. They use a 12 step system to evaluate whether someone is operating their vehicle...