Colorado DUI Blog

What Is Considered Resisting Arrest?

Resisting arrest charges can be used to detain you for any actions that police say made it more difficult for them to carry out an investigation or make an arrest. You can face resisting arrest charges for refusing an offers command or even for responding too slowly. It is important to note that an arrest doesn't need to be in progress for an officer to charge you with resisting arrest. In this ...

Never Do These Things if You Are Stopped for a DUI

With police officers throughout the country cracking down of DUIs, especially during the holiday season, it is important to know how to handle yourself if you are pulled over by law enforcement for a suspected DUI. In this blog we talk about things you should never do if you are stopped for a DUI . #1: Don’t Be Rude to the Officer When you are stopped by law enforcement, be respectful when ...

Talking DUI: Can I Refuse to Take A Breathalyzer?

If you, more often than not, drive here and there while drinking alcohol, then there’s a high likelihood that you’ll get stopped by the police. And the police might ask you to take a urine test, blood test, or a breathalyzer test. For sure, your primary reaction might be to execute nothing that’d incriminate yourself. Besides, there’s the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination, right? Moving ...

What Is Considered Reckless Driving?

Drivers who neglect the safety of others on the road can be charged with reckless driving. In fact, you do not even have to cause an accident with another vehicle to be charged with this traffic offense . Common examples of reckless driving include: Driving faster than the posted speed limit Endangering others by running a red light or stop sign Intentionally failing to yield the right-of-way to a ...

Thanksgiving DUI Statistics

Millions of Americans will be traveling this Thanksgiving to visit their friends and family. Although Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy a delicious meal and spend quality time with your loved ones, it is also a very dangerous time for drivers to be on the road. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving has become known as “Thanksgiving Eve” because it is a night that sees an increase in DUI accidents and ...

What You Need to Know About DUI Breathalyzer Tests

When a police officer stops you for a suspected DUI, they can use a variety of tests to conclude whether you are intoxicated. In this blog, we explain the science behind the common testing methods used by law enforcement in Colorado. Breath Tests The following are the 3 most common breathalyzers : Fuel Cell Breathalyzers: With this test, you blow into a chamber on a device that uses an ...

What Is Embezzlement?

Embezzlement occurs when a person is given control or over assets or property and steals what they are responsible for overseeing. Embezzlement crimes tend to take place in various job settings. For example, accounting embezzlement involves manipulating financial records to conceal stolen funds. People who commit embezzlement are often given lawful possession over the assets they end up stealing. ...

FAQ: Ignition Interlock Devices

Question: What is an ignition interlock device? A: Some DUI convictions result with the person being required to install an interlock device into their vehicle. This device measures the amount of alcohol in a person’s breath to determine if they are sober enough to operate their vehicle. Some interlock devices also ask for periodic retesting while the vehicle is running. Question: How much does an ...