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Man facing DUI/DUID/DWAI charges following traffic stop
One man who has been charged with drunk driving under Colorado's new stricter felony DUI law said the threat of receiving a harsher punishment did not stop him. According to the law, a person can be charged with a felony for a fourth drunk driving offense. The man,...
Charges of vehicular assault or homicide are serious
Police say a man's drunk driving in Colorado recently caused a deadly hit-and-run collision on a recent Saturday afternoon. This type of accident typically results in charges of vehicular assault or homicide, which can have far-reaching implications if the person...
Colorado DUI charge is man’s ninth
An accident that took place on a recent Monday night in Colorado resulted in a man's arrest for DUI. The alleged DUI accident happened at about 10 p.m. Reportedly, the DUI charge is the man's ninth. The 54-year-old man has apparently been convicted eight other times...
Breath test refusal has serious consequences
Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime in Colorado, with even a first drunk driving conviction in criminal court potentially resulting in jail time and high fines. For this reason, people who are pulled over after drinking may be tempted to refuse to perform a...
Man faces DUI/DUID/DWAI charges following injury crash
One man in Colorado has been charged with driving under the influence. The DUI/DUID/DWAI charges stem from a vehicle accident that occurred on a recent Sunday night. The man, however, is presumed innocent unless his charges are proved in court. The accident took place...
DUI/DUID/DWAI charges filed following Colorado crash
One man is facing several charges related to drinking and driving in Colorado. The charges on DUI/DUID/DWAI stem from a vehicle crash that occurred on a recent Friday night. The crash took place at about 10:15 p.m. The collision happened at an intersection. Police...
Vehicular assault or homicide charges may follow fatal DUI crash
One man recently pleaded guilty to killing two of his close friends in an automobile accident. The accident was the result of drunken driving. Vehicular assault or homicide charges can be filed against a person believed to have caused an accident due to driving while...
Colorado habitual DUI/DUID/DWAI offenders face tougher penalties
People in Colorado who are considered habitual intoxicated drivers will now be facing felony charges, along with lengthier prison sentences. This is according to a new law that recently took effect in the state. This law related to DUI/DUID/DWAI is part of dozens of...
DUI/DUID/DWAI charges filed against man following fatal crash
One man in Colorado is believed to have caused a fatal accident due to drinking and driving. The crash took place on a recent Saturday. The individual now faces DUI/DUID/DWAI charges. Police said a 22-year-old man was walking along a road early one morning sometime...
Man faces DUI/DUID/DWAI after reportedly colliding with building
When people are accused of drinking and driving, they may naturally be humiliated and concerned about the repercussions of the drunk driving charges filed against them. If DUI/DUID/DWAI charges turn into convictions, they may easily face time behind bars as well as...
College football player faces DUI/DUID/DWAI charges
One Colorado college football player was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under influence. The arrest took place after police said they discovered the 20-year-old asleep at the wheel while at a street intersection. The DUI/DUID/DWAI arrest was made on a...
DUI/DUID/DWAI: Man faces charges after car goes through building
A conviction for driving under the influence can have a long-term impact on a person's life. An individual accused of DUI/DUID/DWAI might end up spending time behind bars if he or she is convicted, and claiming a job may become more difficult with a tarnished criminal...