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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How Much Will a DWAI Cost You in Colorado?
Oct 26
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWAI

Most adults know that a DUI can be very expensive. In fact, estimated costs are somewhere between $5,000 and $12,000 for a first offense. But what about the “less serious” Colorado charge, the DWAI?

Colorado is one of only two states—New York is the other—with DWAI laws on the books. Short for Driving While Ability Impaired, a DWAI allows police to charge drivers with a BAC over .05%, but below the nationwide legal limit of .08%. To be convicted of [...]

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Colorado One of the Strictest States on DUI and Driving Offenses
Oct 1
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | Traffic Violations

If you’ve ever gotten pulled over in our state for speeding or reckless driving, this probably won’t come as any surprise:

But while many out there may have believed this to be true for years, now there is proof. A recent study rated US states on how strictly the state’s laws and insurance companies treated at-risk drivers. Out of all 50 states, Colorado came in 6th. The strictest state in the nation was Arizona, and the most lenient was South [...]

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New Colorado Law: Repeat DUI Offenders Could Face Prison Time
Aug 18
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

Multiple-DUI offenders in Colorado now could face prison time according to a new law passed by the state’s General Assembly.

House Bill 1043 (also known as the Felony DUI Bill) was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper on June 1.  The new legislation gives prosecutors the option of charging DUI suspects with a Class 4 felony if they are facing their fourth DUI offense.  Class 4 felonies are punishable by 2 to 6 years in prison and a fine [...]

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Common Ways to Get DUI Charges Dismissed
Aug 3
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

It is a common misconception among drivers that they can only be charged with a DUI if they were driving drunk.

In fact, a DUI charge—that is, a “driving under the influence” charge—can come as a result of a wide range of scenarios, and a person can be charged with driving drugs and prescription medications under the influence of a number of different substances, including drugs and prescription medications, in addition to alcohol. These are special charges labeled DUIDs.

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