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In cases involving DWAI in Colorado, even more, defenses are available due to the state’s inability to produce a .08 or above BAC reading.  Many cases involving DWAI in Colorado are based on a law enforcement officer’s subjective opinions and actions.  Some challenges may include: No Reasonable Suspicion for the Stop Some cues that law enforcement officers may rely on to assess intoxication may not be sufficient to support a stop.  For example, if a car is weaving inside a lane, it is not a violation until the vehicle crosses into another lane.  Even if there was a reason to... Read More

If you are facing a charge of DWAI in Colorado, it is important to understand the differences between a DUI and a DWAI.  In basic terms, a DUI is considered a more serious offense than a DWAI in Colorado but the distinction can often be more complicated. At first instance, the difference between DUI and DWAI is an objective one and is based on your blood alcohol level.  When a breath test or blood test gives a result over 0.08, you are likely to be charged with DUI.  If your blood alcohol level is still over the 0.05 legal limit... Read More