According to Colorado law, drivers found having a blood or breath alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or greater will face arrest and possibly DUI conviction.
Denver uses sobriety checkpoints to randomly check for DUI violations. For a certain number of hours, usually at night or early in the morning, law enforcement officials will stop some or all vehicles traveling on a designated public roadway. Drivers can expect to show their license and proof of insurance, and may be required to undergo roadside tests and/or Breathalyzer tests. Generally, drivers who do not pass the roadside requirements will be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer test.
Although the use of DUI checkpoints in Denver is legal and intended to protect the public from drunk drivers, in some cases the officials fail to follow protocol, infringing on the rights of the stopped drivers. If DUI checkpoints don’t meet certain requirements, they may be infringing on your constitutional rights. Perhaps your vehicle was searched without probable cause. Maybe the officer asked you questions that were intentionally misleading. In many DUI cases, a violation of constitutional rights has resulted in charges being reduced or dropped completely.
If you were arrested at one of the Denver DUI checkpoints, you have the right to understand the laws and find out if your rights have been violated. Talk to an experienced Denver DUI attorney about your arrest. A skilled legal team knows the law surrounding Denver DUI checkpoints and can provide you with valuable legal information.
