Colorado DUI Drugs Lawyer

A Colorado DUI Drugs lawyer defends people accused of driving while impaired by prescription medication, marijuana, or other controlled substances. In Colorado, prosecutors treat DUI-drugs (DUID) cases just as seriously as alcohol DUIs — with nearly identical penalties and lifelong consequences if convicted.

Colorado DUI Drugs Law – C.R.S. § 42-4-1301

Under Colorado law, it’s a misdemeanor to drive while “under the influence of one or more drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs,” when those substances render you substantially incapable of safely operating a vehicle.

You don’t have to be “high” or “out of control.” Any degree of mental or physical impairment can lead to arrest and prosecution.

Unlike alcohol DUIs, there is no per-se blood-level limit for most drugs. Prosecutors must rely on officer observations, toxicology results, and expert testimony to prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt.

Common Substances in Colorado DUID Cases

DUI-drug prosecutions often involve:

• Prescription medications such as painkillers, sleep aids, or benzodiazepines
• Over-the-counter medicines (antihistamines, cough or cold remedies)
• Marijuana or THC, even with a valid medical card
• Illicit drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or LSD

Colorado also prosecutes poly-substance DUIs — where alcohol and drugs combine to cause alleged impairment.

Penalties for DUI Drugs in Colorado

A first-offense DUID carries penalties comparable to an alcohol-related DUI:

• Up to 1 year in jail
• Fines up to $1,000
• Mandatory education and therapy
• Probation and community service
• Possible license suspension upon conviction

Repeat offenses can lead to felony charges and long-term license loss.

How I Defend DUI-Drug Charges

An experienced Colorado DUI Drugs attorney knows that DUID cases hinge on science, procedure, and proof. My defense strategy includes:

• Challenging toxicology testing – Lab methods are fallible and can yield false positives.
• Retaining a toxicologist – To review your case, interpret blood-test results, and evaluate whether levels reported actually indicate impairment.
• Using a defense expert in police procedure and drug impairment – Specialists in SFST and DRE protocols can expose errors in how law enforcement evaluated impairment.
• Examining officer observations – Many “drug-recognition” findings are subjective.
• Highlighting legal-medication bias – Even responsible prescription use can look incriminating in lab results.
• Showing lack of correlation – Detectable drugs in the bloodstream don’t necessarily mean you were impaired while driving.

With over 20 years of DUI-defense experience, I understand how to challenge the state’s evidence, protect your license, and limit long-term damage.

Call for a Free Consultation

If you’ve been charged with DUI Drugs in Colorado, don’t assume it’s an automatic conviction. Call Monte Robbins at 303-355-5148 for a confidential case review.

I’ll personally analyze your toxicology results and develop a defense plan built around science, strategy, and results.