Prevent Drunk Driving in Colorado

The lawyers at Caplis & Deasy strive to prevent drunk driving. That’s why we sponsor local MADD programs, teach alcohol-related driving offense investigation at local law enforcement academies, give guest lectures at local schools, and represent the victims of drunk drivers across the State of Colorado. Here are a few ideas you can work with to help stop drunk driving.

Use a Designated Driver

A “DD” is someone who refrains from drinking alcohol and is responsible for driving you home. Tips for using designated driver:

Drink Safely and in Moderation

At Caplis & Deasy, we know that it’s possible for individuals to drink alcohol responsibly. To help you drink safely and responsibly, here are some ideas for you to consider:

  1. Counting your drinks. 1 drink equals 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor, one five ounce glass of table wine or one 12-ounce bottle of regular beer.
  2. Using the chart below to cross-reference the “Number Of Drinks" against your "Weight" to find your baseline BAC.
  3. Subtracting from this number the percent of alcohol "processed" during the time elapsed since your first drink. This figure is .015% per hour.

For example, a 180 pound man that consumes 8 drinks in 4 hours has BAC of .107.

.167 — (.015 x 4 hours) = .107

This data was compiled from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This chart is not meant to serve as legal advice, but should tell you that even though you think “I’m okay, I can drive,” you are either wrong or very close to being wrong if you have been drinking alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel.

Taking Keys from a Potential Drunk Driver

There are times when someone you love will want to get behind the wheel after having one too many. Whether that person knows he is drunk or not, you know it would risk his life and the lives of others on the road if he drove. Here are some tips on how to get keys from a drunk person about to drive:

Help the Police Stop Drunk Driving

Colorado law enforcement can use your help. If you observe a driver who appears to be driving drunk, call 911 or *CSP (*277). Signs of impairment include:

Be ready to provide the dispatcher with the driver’s location, direction of travel, and a description of the vehicle. If possible, also have ready a description of the driver and the license plate number.

MADD and Strides for Change

The staffs at MADD and Caplis & Deasy, LLC are committed to the victims of drunk drivers. MADD is a non-profit grass roots organization with around 600 chapters nationwide. MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. That is why Caplis & Deasy, LLC takes such great pride in working with MADD and sponsoring MADD’s Stride for Change walk. Visit the MADD website by clicking the Strides for Change logo.


Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is not intended to be legal advice and should not be construed as such. This website provides general information related to legal issues. Please contact Caplis & Deasy, LLC to review your specific case.

If you live in or near Denver, Colorado, and have been in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, contact our attorneys today.






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