The Legal Limit
- DUI
- In Colorado you are considered "under the influence" with a blood or breath alcohol content of .08 or greater.
- You can still be charged with DUI even if your test result comes back below .08.
- You can and will be charged with a DUI if you refuse to submit to a chemical test while showing signs or indicia of impairment or being under the influence
- DWAI
- Colorado is a no tolerance state. You may also be arrested and charged for DWAI if you have a blood or breath alcohol content between .05 and .079
- You can still be charged with DWAI even if your test result comes back below .05.
- DUID
- There is no per se limit for DUID. The state must prove that you operated a motor vehicle while under the influence or impaired to the slightest degree.
- You can and will be charged with a DUID if you refuse to submit to a chemical test while showing signs or indicia of impairment or being under the influence of drugs.
The Legal Limit for Minors
- UDD
- It is illegal for any person under the age of twenty-one to operate a motor vehicle with a blood or breath content of .02% or greater. A BAC between .02% and .05% will result in the person being charged with UDD (underage drinking and driving).
- Minors will be prosecuted the same as adults for BACs above .05%.
** Blood alcohol level is expressed in grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
If you are facing DUI charges, contact the Colorado drunk driving attorneys for assistance with your case.
