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How Long Does DUI Stay on Your Record in Colorado?

How Long Does DUI Stay on Your Record in Colorado?

One significant consequence of a DUI arrest or conviction in Colorado is the likelihood of a criminal record for DUI. This record can have far-reaching implications, affecting various aspects of your life, including employment opportunities, housing prospects, and...

What Do the Different Felony Levels Mean in Colorado?

What Do the Different Felony Levels Mean in Colorado?

Facing felony charges in Colorado can have serious and life-altering consequences, impacting your freedom, future, and reputation. The severity of the charge determines the potential penalties, ranging from lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines to significant...

How Many Interlock Violations Can You Have?

How Many Interlock Violations Can You Have?

In Colorado, individuals convicted of DUI may be required to install an interlock ignition device (IID) in their vehicles as part of their sentencing. This device is designed to prevent drivers from operating their vehicles if they have consumed alcohol. Upon entering...

What Is a Personal Recognizance Bond in Colorado?

What Is a Personal Recognizance Bond in Colorado?

A Personal Recognizance Bond in Colorado is a bond that allows a defendant to be released from custody without paying money upfront. Instead, the defendant signs a written agreement promising to appear in court for all scheduled proceedings and to comply with any...

What Is Scram Monitoring

What Is Scram Monitoring

SCRAM monitoring, also known as Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring, is a method used in Colorado to monitor individuals' alcohol consumption, particularly those who have been convicted of DUI offenses or are on pretrial release for alcohol-related offenses....

How to Pass a Breathalyzer Tips for Accurate Test Results

How to Pass a Breathalyzer Tips for Accurate Test Results

In Colorado, breathalyzer tests are an integral part of DUI enforcement, governed by specific laws and regulations. The state's implied consent law stipulates that by driving on Colorado roads, individuals implicitly consent to chemical testing if lawfully arrested...

How to Get a DUI Dismissed in Colorado?

How to Get a DUI Dismissed in Colorado?

In Colorado, DUI laws prohibit individuals from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and older is 0.08%. However, for drivers under 21, any detectable amount of...