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 legalizing recreational marijuana, Colorado policymakers have been focusing on some of the implications of this policy, including the potential for stoned driving. While some recreational users insist that weed doesn’t impair their ability to drive, lawmakers consider driving under the influence of marijuana to be the same as driving under the influence of any other prescription painkiller—since you can’t judge your own level of impairment, you shouldn’t get behind