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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

May 1, 2026

Understanding Colorado’s Deferred Judgment and Sentence Options for First Offenders

A deferred judgment and sentence allows a first-time offender in Colorado to plead guilty, complete a period of court supervision, and then have the guilty plea withdrawn and the charge dismissed permanently. For someone facing their first criminal charge, this is often the best available outcome.

At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, our Denver criminal defense team has negotiated deferred judgment agreements in Colorado courts since 2014.

How a Deferred Judgment and Sentence Works in Colorado

The defendant enters [...]

April 23, 2026

How Eyewitness Misidentification Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions in Denver

Eyewitness testimony is undeniably a powerful form of evidence in criminal cases. However, there have been studies showing it is also one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions in Denver and across the United States. This suggests that human memory is not perfect and that some situations can lead to errors in identification.

In Denver, cases involving eyewitness misidentification span a wide range of crimes. You must defend against wrongful convictions, which requires a detailed review of the circumstances [...]

April 20, 2026

Defending Against Colorado Restraining Order Violations and Criminal Contempt Charges

Violating a Colorado protection order can trigger a new criminal charge and contempt proceedings in the same court, and any new sentence must be served back-to-back with the sentence you were already facing, not at the same time. That means a single phone call, text message, or chance encounter can double your exposure while you are still on bond or probation. Denver criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Jacob Martinez have defended clients against these charges across Colorado [...]

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