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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 [...]

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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For many high school and college students in Colorado, graduation season marks the beginning of a bright future and the opening to a world of possibilities.

But for the unfortunate students who are convicted of a DUI, graduation season could be the kickoff of a period of license suspension or even a jail sentence. Across the state of Colorado, law enforcement officials are ramping up DUI enforcement in attempt to crack down on graduates who are driving under the influence.[...]