Legal Question in DUI Law in Colorado

Does a DUI or DWAI transfer

Does a DUI or a DWAI transfer if i have a colorado license and got a DUI or DWAI in New York while visiting. If so what is the penalty in CO for this.


Asked on 7/15/03, 8:42 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jim Forslund Law Office of James C. Forslund

Re: Does a DUI or DWAI transfer

You may possibly lose your license. It would count as a prior offense, if you are convicted of a future alcohol offense here.

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Answered on 7/15/03, 8:49 pm
Kyle Doviken Doviken and Ditsch

Re: Does a DUI or DWAI transfer

YES, if both CO and NY are "compact states." The compact is an agreement between most of the states in the US that they will each honor the suspension of the other. In other words, I suspect that you will be at least administratively revoked in NY under NY law. If that is the case and CO and NY are members of the compact, CO will suspend your driver�s license based upon the NY DUI.

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Answered on 7/15/03, 9:34 pm
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Does a DUI or DWAI transfer

YES, if both CO and NY are "compact states." The compact is an agreement between most of the states in the US that they will each honor the suspension of the other. In other words, I think that you will be at 'administratively' revoked in NY under NY law. If that is the case and CO and NY are members of the compact, CO will suspend your driver�s license based upon the NY DUI. If the states are not 'compact states', the NY court may not learn of the offense. However, if they learn of it at a later date it can still be relevent as a prior offense. You are welcome to a consultation at no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th St., NY,NY. Please call for an appointment first. (646) 591-5786

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Answered on 7/21/03, 5:41 pm


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