Colorado DUI
Like other states, DUI and DWAI, or Driving While Ability Impaired, arrests trigger two separate cases: a case with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), where your privileges as a driver can be suspended), while the second would be a court case, which leads to a number of possible punishments like serving a prison sentence, having to pay a fine, having to take a DUI education program, and others. Another important thing to know when dealing with a DUI charge in Colorado is you only have 7 days from the time of your arrest to request for a hearing with the DMV. If you are not able to do this within the time allotted to you, your license will be suspended instantly with no questions asked. However, if you are able to request for a hearing with the DMV and the Colorado Department of Revenue, your driver's license remains in good standing until the outcome of the hearing. After the request, a hearing is required within 60 days.
DUI or DWAI charges in Colorado
A Driving While Ability Impaired offense is a much lesser offense compared to a DUI in Colorado. A person who was found with a blood alcohol level between .05% to .08% will be charged with a DWAI. On the other hand, a DUI case involves a person who has consumed intoxicants that impaired his or her ability to drive, or one who has a breath or blood alcohol level of .08% and higher regardless of how he or she drives.
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