Getting arrested for driving under the influence can be kind of a nightmare. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to avoid getting a DUI. However, even when you are doing everything right, mistakes may be made and accidents may happen. If you are charged with a DUI, the most important […]
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The arresting officer of Justin Bieber’s recent drag racing DUI incident has had some problems in the past. TMZ has recently found that Steven Cosner, the arresting officer, has been accused 15 times for misconduct. From these 15 incidents, Cosner has not shown up to court, violated rules of “courtesy and respect”, and been involved […]
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, the most essential step you need to take is to hire a Denver DUI Attorney. Here are just a few of the reasons why hiring a qualified lawyer to represent you in a DUI case is so essential.
Todd Harrell, bassist for 3 Doors Down, has found himself with another DUI. Harrell was found hanging over his steering wheel at an intersection in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time Harrell has been in trouble and needed a DUI lawyer. Last spring he killed another person in a vehicular homicide, while under […]
Being arrested for DUI and facing a conviction can be one of the most stressful and traumatizing experiences of a person’s life. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important that you interview a number of attorneys to find the one that is the best fit for you and your particular situation. Here […]
Being pulled over and charged with a DUI can be a terrifying experience. You do not want to have to deal with the consequences, and because of that, it is important to do everything in your power to get the smallest charge possible. The best thing you can do for yourself in this situation is […]
After a long day at work, sometimes all you want to do is unwind and relax. Perhaps you find that you do that best by going out for a drink or two with some friends. This can be a great start to a weekend, or a fun way to celebrate a birthday or other exciting […]
Being charged with a DUI can be a very stressful experience. The consequences that come with being convicted of a DUI can be steep and you want to do everything you can to get the mildest sentence possible. In order to do this, you should try to find the best DUI attorney to represent you. […]
Currently, the consequences of a DUI in Colorado are limited to a misdemeanor, no matter how many times the driver repeats the offense. Some, like Mark Waller, believe these penalties aren’t getting across to the public. Waller is the representative for a newly introduced bill that would increase the penalty of a DUI if the […]
Question: What is the legal limit for THC in Colorado? Answer: If you are arrested for DUI in Colorado and the police officer suspects you are under the influence of marijuana, a blood test will be requested. Should the results of that blood test be 5 nanograms or more of Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Colorado’s DUI law allows […]
Question: What is the sentence for a second DUI in Colorado? Answer: Colorado DUI law mandates a jail sentence if you are convicted of DUI or DWAI and have a prior offense on your record. Regardless of the age of the prior conviction, a second offense in Colorado requires incarceration. A conviction for a second […]
Reckless driving in Colorado is a misdemeanor traffic offense, which means it is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail. A second conviction for reckless driving includes a mandatory minimum 10 days in jail. In this article, Denver DUI lawyer Jay Tiftickjian offers the law, penalties, and collateral […]