Blog Posts in 2015

Common police mistakes and how they can help you

Numerous policies, procedures, and laws govern the actions of the police. Mistakes, misunderstandings, or errors from the initial contact to the final booking may help in winning your DUI. Improper Stops TIPS OR ANONYMOUS CALLS – There are two types of Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI) reports. There is the unidentified REDDI reporter. If the caller can not be identified or refuses to ...

Driving under the influence of drugs - illegal and prescription

The law in Colorado allows for prosecution if you are under the influence of ANY substance that will impair your ability to drive. The most common item is alcohol, but many drugs can produce a form of impairment. Illegal drugs such as marijuana, crack cocaine, and PCP are a few examples of the 6 main categories a police officer will be looking for. Included in the 6 classifications of impairing ...

Boating and Alcohol Infractions in Colorado

Many people enjoy boating and having an adult beverage; and that is not illegal, but operating or allowing a person to operate a boat while under the influence or impaired by alcohol is illegal. The laws for Boating Under the Influence (BUI) are similar, but not the same as, driving under the influence (DUI). BUI is covered under Colorado Revised Statues, section 33-13-108. It is a misdemeanor to ...

How to estimate your blood alcohol level

You can estimate the percent of alcohol in the blood by the number of drinks in relation to body weight. You should remember this is just an estimate. Many factors such as amount and type of food consumption, prior exposure to alcohol, medical issues, gender differences, and time of consumption can change the calculations up or down. To make an estimate: 1. Count your drinks (1 drink equals one ...