In Colorado, the legal limit for driving after drinking is .08%. At a .08% blood alcohol concentration, the state automatically assumes that you are too impaired to drive safely. This is the per se limit, which means that the police or authorities need no other...
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"The Highest Rate Of Acquittals and Dismissals"
— Equal Justice Foundation
One drink might be more than you think
You meet with a friend about a business the two of you want to open. It’s a Friday evening, and you simply meet at their house for an hour or so to talk. The meeting goes well. As it wraps up, your friend asks if you want to have a drink to celebrate. You initially...
Is drunk driving more common at night?
Drinking culture is interesting in that there are no set rules that everyone has to follow, but there are some that many people observe all the same. For instance, many wait until five to have an alcoholic drink, unless they’re on vacation or engaging in some sort of...
Facing a DUI charge? Make sure you defend yourself
If you’re facing a DUI, you probably know that you need a defense against the criminal charges. If you don’t defend yourself, you could face significant financial penalties, time in jail and other punishments. What you may not realize is that you could end up facing...
If you hit someone with alcohol in your system, you need a defense
When you were driving home, you were a little drowsy from drinking, but you didn’t feel like you were over the limit. You felt instead like you hadn’t gotten much sleep since you had trouble the night before. In a moment of exhaustion, you fell asleep behind the...
Alcohol addiction and drug courts
Many DUI arrests actually happen because of alcohol addiction. The driver knows that he or she should not drive while intoxicated, but alcohol use is so frequent and difficult to control that it is inevitable that it will happen at some point. The person may even...
Judge faces jail time in Colorado DUI case after violating probation
Drunk driving is a serious crime, and Colorado treats it as such – no matter who the defendant is. Now, a judge in the southeastern part of the state faces a jail sentence after her second arrest on driving under the influence charges in two years. The judge, who is a...
How can I reinstate my license quickly?
Drunk driving laws in all 50 states are severe, and there is a good reason for this. Millions of Americans get behind the wheel of a car every single day, and a single drunk driver can do a lot of damage. However, if you have a drunk driving conviction, you may find...
Drinking and driving penalties for drivers under the age of 21
When a law enforcement officer pulls over any driver and makes an arrest for driving under the influence, it may have serious consequences, but even more so if you are a driver under the age of 21. We understand how important it is for young drivers to have a strong...
Pay attention to minor details in a drunk driving case
If you are attempting to figure out how to address a drunk driving case and protect your future, you have a lot on your plate. At the Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand the various pressures that people in Colorado face when charged with driving under the...
