A field sobriety test is done to determine if someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, the tests are not 100% accurate, which can lead to mistaken arrests and convictions. Below is what you need to know about inaccurate field sobriety tests. What kinds of field sobriety tests are there? Different types…
Most people know that .08% is the “per se” blood alcohol content (BAC) level that makes you legally “drunk.” But people can exhibit signs of impairment even while they’re well below that limit. According to the United States Department of Transportation, one person dies as a result of drunk driving about every 52 minutes. The…
Most driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Colorado are misdemeanors. While they can result in jail time and the loss of your driver’s license, most people arrested for DUI aren’t dealing with a felony charge. Still, there are two different situations in which a DUI arrest could result in a felony charge instead of…