DUI Penalties

DUI Pleas: Can I Plead My DUI Charges Down to a Wet Reckless?

January 25, 2017

When DUI charges have been filed against you, your plea options will largely depend on: The circumstances and evidence associated with the arrest and case Your criminal record (or lack…
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6 Ways to Avoid a DUI Arrest over Labor Day Weekend

August 31, 2016

Knowing that Colorado law enforcement authorities will be out in full force over the next week or so as part of their Labor Day DUI crackdown, it’s crucial to make…
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Close to 100 New Felony DUI Charges Filed Every Month in Colorado, Authorities Report

August 16, 2016

More than one year after the felony DUI law has taken effect in Colorado, authorities across the state have reportedly filed nearly 1,200 felony DUI charges to date.1 This averages…
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3 Myths about BAC Tests in DUI Stops Debunked

July 31, 2016

Blood alcohol content (BAC) testing, also referred to as chemical testing, can be an important aspect of DUI stops – as well as DUI cases. Understanding just what this testing…
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Alternative Sentencing for Colorado DUIs: FAQs

July 24, 2016

When DUI cases end in conviction, it may be possible to avoid some of the harsher penalties via alternative sentencing. To clarify when alternative penalties may be an option, below,…
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Does My DUI Mean I Have to Have an Ignition Interlock Device Installed on My Vehicle(s)?

July 16, 2016

Whether you will be ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle will depend on the facts of your case and, more specifically, whether you: Had an…
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Will I Lose My License for a DUI?

June 24, 2016

Whether you are able to retain your driving privileges and license after a DUI arrest will depend on the circumstances of your arrest, what you do following the DUI arrest,…
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6 Things to Avoid Doing When Facing DUI Charges

May 31, 2016

When DUI charges are filed against you, what you do – and don’t do – in the following days and weeks can affect your defense case moving forward. To clarify…
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Is a DUI Worse than a Hit & Run?

May 11, 2016

In terms of criminal charges and the associated penalties, whether DUI charges or hit-and-run charges in Colorado are “worse” (i.e., more severe) will depend on the circumstances involved, as either can…
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Can I Plead Down My Colorado DUI Charges?

May 3, 2016

Whether or not Colorado DUI charges can be plead down to a lesser offense – like wet reckless charges – will depend on a number of different factors, including (but…
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