A new trend in Colorado DUI cases is police applying for and obtaining a warrant for a blood draw when a driver refuses testing. Previously, police obtained warrants in vehicular assault and vehicular homicide cases where a death or serious bodily injury occurred in a DUI accident. Based on the Colorado Supreme Court’s holding in […]
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The progress of self-driving or semi-autonomous vehicles has advanced faster than the Colorado Revised Statutes related to driving under the influence. As a defense attorney, I am frequently asked whether a person can get a DUI in a self-driving car. As of this publication, fully self-driving (Level 5) cars are not widely available to consumers, […]
One of the biggest concerns my clients have with a third DUI charge in Colorado is the mandatory jail time. This is a hard conversation as a defense attorney, as the answers provided are never what a client or potential client wants to hear. A third DUI or DWAI conviction in Colorado results in mandatory […]
This year has a higher percentage of crashes caused by DUI drivers than in 2023. The Colorado Task Force on Drunk and Impaired Driving reports 24.5% of all CSP fatal crashes in 2023 were caused by impaired drivers. 2024 saw an increase to 29.2% caused by impaired drivers. The percentage of impaired fatal crashes increased […]
Recently, 9News featured a story about residents residing in commuter vans in Eagle County to offset the high cost of living. The story notes that some residents who live and work in Colorado’s mountain ski communities live in their automobiles, such as those available at Dave & Matt Vans (dmvans.com). But what happens when a […]
When charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), the potential sentence is impacted by whether a defendant have prior offenses. A prior offense under Colorado’s DUI sentencing law includes DUI, Driving with Excessive Alcohol Content (DUI per se) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). Prior convictions also include Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault if DUI-related. […]
DUI convictions, some DWAI convictions, and DMV revocations trigger voluntary and mandatory ignition interlock requirements in Colorado. An ignition interlock device determines whether a person has consumed alcohol before attempting to drive. Often this is referred to as a car breathalyzer. The interlock requests a breath sample when starting a vehicle, as well as roaming […]
Finding a qualified attorney for your situation is hard enough. The stress and anxiety about your situation and future is justified. The last thing you want is to be deceived by an attorney you are reaching out to for help. Unfortunately some lawyers list phony awards and paid-for credentials to lure unsuspecting clients away from […]
The Best Lawyers in America® 29th Edition Features Jay Tiftickjian The 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® will feature Denver attorney Jay Tiftickjian for his work in the area of Denver DUI/DWI Defense. Only the top six percent of U.S. attorneys in private practice receive this admirable recognition. To receive this distinction, an […]
Every year, Law Week Colorado surveys all the judges and attorneys in the state. Its goal is to sjowcase the best of the best in each field of legal practice. Best appellate judge, best criminal defense lawyer, best family law attorney, and best trial judge are just some of the many categories voted on. As Colorado’s […]
Jay Tiftickjian Voted “Best DUI Lawyer”; Tiftickjian Law Firm Ranked Tier 1 Colorado Law Firm in U.S. News and World Report Tiftickjian Law Firm was ranked a Tier 1 Law Firm in the 2021 U.S. News and Best Lawyers. Also, Jay Tiftickjian was voted Colorado’s “Best DUI Lawyer” in the state’s official bar journal, Law Week […]
Often when a person is arrested in Colorado for a DUI charge, they are released on a personal recognizance bond. This is commonly referred to as a “PR bond.” Instead of requiring the person arrested, or a friend, family member or professional bail bonds person to put money up to get the person released until […]