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How many points is a DUI in Colorado?

Posted on August 11, 2021 | Category: DUI

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries 12 DMV demerit points in Colorado. DWAI carries 8 points. And UDD (underage drinking and driving) carries 4 points. In addition to adding points to the defendant’s driving record, a DUI or UDD causes an automatic license suspension. A first-time DWAI case does not cause the …

Is “mouth alcohol” a defense to a Nevada DUI charge?

Posted on December 22, 2020 | Category: DUI

Man drinking from a beer bottle

Yes, residual mouth alcohol is a defense to Nevada DUI charges. Mouth alcohol can cause breathalyzers to return inaccurately high blood alcohol content (BAC) readings even if the defendant’s actual BAC is legal (below the 0.08% threshold). If the DUI attorney can show that the defendant had mouth alcohol, the drunk driving charges may be …

What happens if you get a 5th DUI in Nevada?

Posted on September 22, 2020 | Category: DUI, Useful information

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A fifth-time DUI within a seven-year period is a category B felony under Nevada law, even if no one gets hurt. Penalties include 1 to 6 years in prison, $2,000 to $5,000 in fines, and a 3-year driver’s license suspension. Defendants are not eligible for DUI Court or probation. But if the defendant’s four prior …

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