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Colorado’s Cannabis DUI Laws: Defending Against Marijuana Impairment Charges

Sep 22
2025

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drugged Driving | DUI | Marijuana DUI

At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, our Denver criminal defense attorneys understand that, despite legal cannabis in Colorado, marijuana DUI arrests are increasing. With over 17% of state police DUI arrests involving cannabis use, defending marijuana impairment cases demands careful legal strategy.

Colorado treats cannabis DUI as seriously as alcohol DUI, with strict legal limits and harsh penalties. We have secured numerous dismissals and not-guilty verdicts by thoroughly challenging the evidence and protecting clients’ rights. If you face marijuana [...]

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Colorado Drugged Driving Defenses – What Works… and What Doesn’t

May 14
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drugged Driving | DUI | DUID | DWAI

If you are facing drugged driving charges in Colorado, certain defenses have a pretty good chance of working… while others really aren’t worth your time.

In this post we’re going to talk about common strategies people try with these types of cases, focusing on which ones are generally good and which ones just plain don’t work.

First, though, a bit about DUID charges.

Understanding Drugged Driving in Colorado

Driving under the influence of any drug is a serious crime in [...]

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A Guide to DUID Charges in Colorado

Nov 16
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drugged Driving | DUI | DUID

DUID is short for “driving under the influence of drugs.” Regardless of legalization laws, it is still a crime to operate a car under the influence of marijuana or any other drug that effects your ability to drive. This can also include prescription drugs.

Colorado Drugged Driving Laws

The Colorado Vehicle Traffic Code contains the laws that deal with drugged driving. Section 42-4-1301(1) states that:

It is a misdemeanor for any person who is under the influence of…one or more

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CASE RESULTS

PEOPLE V. V.A.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver Vehicular Homicide

[...]

PEOPLE V. E.H.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Arapahoe 1st Degree Assault/Vehicular Assault[...]

PEOPLE V. I.A.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver Domestic Violence Assault Case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.J.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver D.V. Assault[...]

PEOPLE V. H.M.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver Careless Driving Resulting in Death[...]

PEOPLE V. A.T.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County Felony Menacing[...]

PEOPLE V. E.C.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Adams County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. B.H.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. J.G.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. J.P.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson Vehicular Assault/DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. D.C

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. J.E.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Boulder County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.M.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.S.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Adams County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.C.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Douglas County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. T.T.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Gilpin County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. D.D.

Dismissed

Broomfield County Probation Revocation case[...]

PEOPLE V. M.H.

Dismissal

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. T.L.

Deferred Judgment

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. T.K.

Deferred Judgment

Douglas County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. B.R.

Deferred Judgment

Larimer County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.M.

Deferred Judgment

Arapahoe County DUI Case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.C.

Deferred Judgment

Denver Felony Burglary Case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.R.

Deferred Judgment

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. P.D.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Protection Order Case[...]

PEOPLE V. A.C.

Dismissed

Golden Destruction of Property case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.S.

Dismissed

Jefferson County Protection Order case[...]

PEOPLE V. K.B.

Dismissed

Jefferson County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. A.T.

Dismissed and Sealed

Jefferson County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. K.U.

Dismissed

Denver Major Traffic Offense case[...]

PEOPLE V. M.D.

Dismissed and Sealed

Broomfield County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. E.M.

Dismissed

Summit County DUI Revocation[...]

PEOPLE V. C.S.

Dismissed

Denver DUI Revocation[...]

PEOPLE V. A.N.

Dismissed

Denver DUI Revocation[...]

PEOPLE V. C.S.

Dismissed

Denver DUI +.2 Involving Accident and Injury case[...]

PEOPLE V. R.D.

Dismissed

Denver DUI/Habitual Traffic Offender case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.G.

DISMISSAL

Denver District Aggravated Theft[...]

PEOPLE V. T.M.

Dismissed

Greenwood Village Assault case[...]

PEOPLE V. L.E.

Dismissal

Elbert County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. F.G.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. E.K.

Dismissal

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPE V. H.L.

Dismissal

Denver Municipal Assault[...]

PEOPLE V. C.B.

Dismissed

Boulder County Domestic Violence Assault case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.O.

Dismissed

Wheat Ridge Assault case[...]

PEOPLE V. D.D.

Dismissed

Jefferson County DUI case, with 2+ Prior Convictions[...]

PEOPLE V. H.K.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.J.

Dismissed

Broomfield County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. M.N.

Dismissed with No Charges Filed

Jefferson County Felony Theft case[...]

PEOPLE V. D.C.Z.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Felony Theft case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.V.

Dismissed

Boulder County Felony Theft case[...]

CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

July 29, 2026

How Plea Bargaining Works in Denver Criminal Court Cases

Most criminal cases in Denver do not end with a jury verdict. They end with a decision: whether to accept a plea agreement, reject the offer, keep negotiating, or prepare for trial. That decision can shape your record, your freedom, your sentence, your probation terms, and your future long after the court date.

A plea bargain is not just “taking a deal.” It is a legal agreement that may involve reduced charges, dismissed counts, sentencing limits, probation terms, restitution, treatment [...]

July 21, 2026

3D Scene Reconstruction vs. The Police Report: How We Defend Denver Vehicular Assault Charges

A police crash report can make a serious collision look settled before the defense has examined the evidence. It may assign fault, estimate speed, describe the point of impact, and frame the driver’s conduct as reckless or impaired. In a Denver vehicular assault case, those early conclusions can influence charging decisions, plea negotiations, and how prosecutors present the case.

The problem is that a police report is not proof. Officers often prepare crash reports based on witness statements, final vehicle [...]

June 30, 2026

The Difference Between Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Charges in Colorado

Assault charges in Colorado can range from a misdemeanor accusation after a physical confrontation to a serious felony carrying years in prison. The difference usually depends on the alleged intent, the level of injury, whether a weapon was involved, and whether the alleged victim falls into a protected category under Colorado law.

That distinction matters immediately. A misdemeanor assault case may still carry jail time, fines, a permanent criminal record, and collateral consequences for employment, housing, licensing, and your reputation. [...]

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