Drunk Driving Defense

Drunk driving is dangerous for several reasons. Alcohol increases your reaction time and the risk of you falling asleep at the wheel. It also impairs your judgment, which could lead to an improper maneuver and a collision. The effect of alcohol on a driver's judgment...

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would keep all drunk or drugged motorists off the road if they could. This goal is the motivation behind the state agency's "Breathalyze Before You Drive" campaign. CDOT aims to highlight how drivers can avoid driving...

A school superintendent in the Woodland Park district of Colorado is currently facing a DUI charge. This criminal charge could affect his career and role in the community, even if he is not convicted of the crime. Drunk driving charges can result in steep penalties,...

Criminal charges associated with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in serious penalties in Colorado. Over the next weeks and months, more drivers may face these charges as there will be an increase in DUI enforcement and police presence on the...

If a police officer has cause to believe that you're driving under the influence, they won't hesitate to pull you over. Should that happen, your stomach will tie up in knots and you'll begin to sweat.On the plus side, when you know how to approach this type of traffic...

In most American regions, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for adult drivers measures at 0.08% or lower. Experts believe motorists measuring under this limit are still sober enough to operate a motor vehicle safely.In Colorado, the authorities take...

Avoiding the consumption of alcohol remains the very best method of avoiding a drunk driving charge. However, we live in a social world where it is common to enjoy a few drinks with friends while away from home. Unfortunately, this can lead to an arrest and possible...

A 28-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of an SUV that crashed spectacularly in Northeast Colorado Springs on Jan. 20 has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. A video of the accident that was captured by a dashboard camera and posted on...

Colorado is one of the worst states in the nation for drunk driving, according to a new report that compared drunk driving rates by state. At No. 13 for overall drunk driving, Colorado posted a rate of 411 DUIs per 100,000 people in 2018. The highest overall drunk...

The Colorado Department of Transportation launched a major enforcement campaign beginning on Halloween to target drunk drivers on state roads. During this Halloween enforcement period, stretching from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 228 drivers were arrested and charged with...