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Colorado DUI Probation: 6 Facts to Know (Pt. 2)

February 28, 2015

Continuing from Colorado DUI Probation: 6 Facts to Know (Pt. 1), below, we’ll pick this discussion back up by revealing some more important things that you may need to know about DUI probation in Colorado.

More Important Info about Colorado DUI Probation

Fact #3 – Colorado DUI probation can last for years, depending on a case.

Are you wondering how long Colorado DUI probation can last? If so, check out these facts about Colorado DUI probation. And call us for the best DUI defense.

Although a DUI case can move through the criminal courts in a matter of months, generally, the term of Colorado DUI probation periods will last longer – ranging from one to about four or so years, depending, of course, on the details of a particular case.

Some of the factors that can end up prolonging the term of Colorado DUI probation periods can include (but may not be exclusive to):

Having even one prior drunk driving conviction
Hurting and/or killing someone in the course of the DUI
Being convicted of other crimes, along with the drunk driving charges.

Fact #4 – There are various ways people can violate their Colorado DUI probation.

Given the fact that Colorado DUI probation has various terms, not meeting even just one of these obligations can result in people being accused of violating their probation. In particular, some of the ways in which Colorado DUI probation can be violated include by:

Failing to pay court-ordered DUI fines
Driving on a suspended driver’s license
Being arrested for any new criminal offense
Testing positive on random drug and/or alcohol testing
Failing to get ignition interlock devices installed on one’s vehicle(s) and/or registering three “failures” (positives for alcohol) with these devices within a 12-month period
Not completing court-ordered community service and/or alcohol education requirements.

We want to point out here that:

The above list is by no means exclusive, as there can be other terms of Colorado DUI probation and, consequently, other ways that violations can happen.
Probation officers and police are generally the parties that bring allegations of Colorado DUI probation violations about.
In some cases, mistakes or miscommunications can result in wrongful allegations of violating Colorado DUI probation.
When people are accused of violating their Colorado DUI probation, it’s time to contact an experienced defense attorney.

Don’t miss the upcoming conclusion to this blog series for some more important facts about Colorado DUI probation.

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