Driving under the influence is one of the most heavily prosecuted offenses in Colorado, and the penalties can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. With so much at stake, dashcam video evidence that captures the moments leading up to and following a traffic stop takes on enormous importance. While prosecutors may view the footage as strong support for their case, the reality is that dashcam evidence is not
Since July 4th is one of the most dangerous driving holidays in Colorado, officials were particularly vigilant over the holiday this year, cracking down on DUI suspects with additional patrols and checkpoints.
In Denver, police conducted two checkpoints, making contact with over 1,000 people and arresting seven people for DUIs. They do it because of stories like this one. A single man from Utah caused injuries to