Legal Question in DUI Law in Colorado

Re: M.I.P.

There certainly may be facts involved in your case that would justify fighting the ticket; it is possible, for example, that the police made errors which would justify suppressing (throwing out) the evidence they have against you. If there were no procedural errors, merely a sip of alcohol, or being within arm's length of the drink, will convict you.

Depending upon where you got your ticket, you may be offered a diversion program (usually consisting of an alcohol education class) which is outside the criminal process. Otherwise you are likely to be offered a deferred sentence, meaning if you meet the conditions of the deferred (no other crimes, perhaps 24 hours community service, and an alcohol class) for its duration (probably 9 months), the charge will be dismissed and could later be sealed against public inspection.

Good luck.

Re: M.I.P.

You may be able to fight an MIP depending on the facts. The penalties can be found under the statute number (on the summons) on the Colorado Legislature web page.