Many couples get into arguments from time to time, though these often resolve in a peaceful manner. Yet, it is possible you could find yourself in a dispute with your spouse or partner that escalates quickly. In the heat of the moment, they may decide to call the...
How many drinks before driving is impaired?
Alcohol is a common part of holiday celebrations. This increases your risk of being caught drinking and driving, which is associated with a range of penalties. Your first offense may be punishable by jail time, license suspension, fines, and other penalties. Drivers...
What are the pros and cons to plea bargains?
Colorado residents like you may wonder what your options are when you face the possibility of criminal conviction. This is a tricky matter. Even if it is your first time facing accusations in court, a conviction could be bad news for you. As such, you may want to...
Your DUI charge could impact everyone in your family
The times where you made a specific plan to not go behind the behind the wheel after some drinking, you probably did this to preserve your own safety. And when you make the choice to drive while uncertain if you are sober enough to, you probably haven’t thought of...
Taking a look at DUI checkpoints
When it comes to law enforcement officials pulling people over for suspected drunk driving, there are many factors to consider. Sometimes, people are stopped as a result of erratic behavior on the road, while others are pulled over at a checkpoint. If you are stopped...
How can you contest a blood alcohol test?
If you went out and had a couple of drinks, you may think you're okay to drive, but one false move could lead to you getting pulled over and investigated for a possible DUI. In Colorado, they employ the "expressed consent" law, which means you have the right to refuse...
How a traffic stop can turn into a DUI arrest
Colorado law enforcement officials consider driving under the influence a serious matter. With the high amount of tourism, out-of-town motorists could find themselves pulled over for swerving or driving erratically when merely lost. As reported by the Vail Daily, a...
Free DUI testing system may not handle the caseload
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation began providing free blood tests to determine whether motorists are driving under the influence. The CBI, however, can not currently perform the expected number of tests. This may significantly impact law enforcement...
Fatal DUI crash sees more issues moving forward to trial
When hiring an attorney in Colorado, it is essential that you have effective representation. There are many reasons why an attorney may be unable to take your case. It is also possible that information may come to light later that causes your attorney to step down....
Get the facts on Colorado DUI penalties
LEGAL GUIDANCE THE WAY YOU WANT ITGet the facts on Colorado DUI penalties Colorado laws about drunk driving distinguish between "under the influence" and "ability impaired." Driving under the influence occurs when the person's blood alcohol content is 0.08% or higher....
