DUI

Drug recognition experts (DREs) are not required to arrest people for the Colorado crime of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) under 42-4-1301(1)(a). However, it is typical for Colorado police to involve a DRE anytime they suspect someone of driving while high. What is a drug recognition expert? Drug recognition experts are police who …

Yes if the Colorado DUI conviction was for a misdemeanor. If the DUI was for a felony, then the probationer may not have guns. Felony DUIs comprise the following crimes: vehicular homicide vehicular assault a fourth-time (or subsequent) DUI or DWAI Misdemeanor DUIs comprise a first-, second-, or third-time DUI or DWAI which does not …

The statute of limitations for Colorado DUIs and DWAIs depends on the case. Under 16-5-401 C.R.S., the time-limit for the D.A. to bring criminal charges is: 18 months year for misdemeanors 3 years for felonies, and 5 years for DUI with death and leaving the scene of the accident Once the statute of limitations passes, …

A Colorado DWAI conviction remains on your criminal record forever. There is no way to seal or expunge DWAI (or DUI) convictions of people prosecuted in Colorado criminal court. The only exceptions involve convictions of the Colorado crime of underage drinking and driving (UDD) and juvenile court cases. Record expungements for “Underage Drinking and Driving” …

The blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Denver (and throughout Colorado) is: below .05% for the Colorado crime of driving while ability impaired (DWAI), and below .08% for the Colorado crime of driving under the influence (DUI) DWAI in Colorado law Colorado Revised Statutes 42-4-1301 (1)(g) C.R.S. makes it a crime for a driver to …

There are three statutes for felony DUI in Colorado depending on the case: Fourth-time DUI – 42-4-1301 C.R.S. DUI with serious injury – 18-3-205 C.R.S. DUI causing death – 18-3-106 C.R.S. 1. What is a DUI-fourth? DUI defendants are prosecuted for a DUI-fourth if they have at least three prior DUI-related convictions. It makes no …

There is no right or wrong answer. Both the Colorado DUI breath test and the Colorado DUI blood test have pros and cons in Colorado DUI cases, as discussed below. People who are arrested for drunk driving in Colorado may elect to take a breath or blood test. Whatever the suspect chooses to do, people …