Category: DUI

The holidays are here. In fact, the holiday season in the United States starts with Halloween and doesn’t end until after New Year – which means two solid months of celebration happening in Colorado and across the country.

Unfortunately, some of these celebrations end in arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). In fact, in the last several years, Halloween has seen an uptick in DUI arrests, with over 200

The Mile-High 420 festival may have been canceled this year, but Colorado law enforcement and Mothers Against Drunk Driving were still out in full force encouraging people to stay at home during the unofficial 4/20 holiday.

Why? Because driving under the influence of marijuana is dangerous.

It can also land the user in big legal trouble. Marijuana use may be legal in Colorado but driving while under its influence certainly

 

During New Year’s Eve, it’s easy to get caught up in celebration. Everyone is having a good time and drinking more than they normally do. It’s easy to do the same!

 

That said, law enforcement officials are aware that people tend to let loose this time of year, and they take measures to crack down on people driving illegally.

 

If you were caught in Colorado’s annual New

 

Halloween is increasingly popular for adults, and frequently involves the consumption of adult beverages. Unfortunately, many Coloradans choose to get behind the wheel intoxicated, and every year, dozens of die in DUI accidents over Halloween and Halloween weekend.

 

In an effort to mitigate these statistics, the annual Heat is on Halloween enforcement involving 90-plus Colorado law enforcement agencies, increases patrols and DUI checkpoints statewide. Every year, hundreds of

 

Even for a first-time offense, a Colorado DUI conviction is costly and can have life-changing consequences. Moreover, driving drunk risks not only your own life but that of other drivers on the road.

 

Clearly, a DUI should be avoided by all means.

 

However, avoiding driving drunk is sometimes not as easy as it sounds. Who among us hasn’t driven home after having a few at some point?