As the holiday season unfolds in Colorado, law enforcement agencies across the Denver metro area are intensifying efforts to deter impaired driving and keep the roadways safe. Multiple coordinated enforcement initiatives are underway, backed by state and local police departments, sheriff’s offices, and district attorney’s offices emphasizing that Colorado DUI offenses will not be tolerated. […]
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Physical Infirmity, Express Consent, and the Mandatory Duty to Offer a Blood Test in Colorado DUI Cases Introduction Colorado’s Express Consent law is often described as a straightforward mechanism: a driver suspected of driving under the influence must submit to chemical testing, and refusal carries significant consequences. In practice, however, the statute operates as a […]
Colorado’s ethics rules place clear limits on cold calling. Those limits matter a great deal for drivers accused of DUI charges. This article explains those rules in Colorado. It focuses on DUI cases and lawyers who mine jail logs and arrest records and explains why ethical DUI lawyers reject those tactics. Colorado regulates lawyer outreach […]
Colorado DUI laws are sone of the strictest in the nation. With hundreds of drunk-driving-related fatalities each year, state lawmakers have enacted strict penalties to deter impaired driving and protect the public. This article explains why Colorado DUI laws are so severe, how DUI penalties reflect decades of safety data, and what these laws mean […]
Every year, Colorado releases updated data on impaired driving crashes, fatalities, and court filings. The latest numbers for 2024 reveal that impairment—whether from alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs—continues to play a devastating role on our roads. The statistics underscore the ongoing need for prevention, education, and effective legal advocacy for those facing DUI allegations. Fatalities […]
As Colorado grapples with new laws decriminalizing certain natural psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms, it is critically important to understand that legalization or decriminalization does not equate to permission to drive under their influence. Driving while impaired by psilocybin carries significant risks to safety, health, freedom, and driving privileges. influenced driving, Psilocybin: Effects, Impairment, and Risks […]
When Jay Tiftickjian speaks about law, his voice carries both authority and empathy. He has stood in packed courtrooms, defended clients through the most difficult moments of their lives, and published treatises studied by attorneys across Colorado. Yet, when Authority Magazine invited him to share five things he wished he had known when he first […]
The Colorado Court of Appeals’ decision in People v. Thomas, No. 22CA0901 (Colo. App. Aug. 14, 2025), represents a significant development in DUI law. The case involved a defendant with a long history of alcohol-related driving offenses, including a prior vehicular homicide and several convictions for DUI, DWAI, and vehicular assault. On appeal, Noah Ray […]
Recognition in the legal profession requires more than strong advocacy. It demands excellence, integrity, and the respect of one’s peers. In 2016, Jay Tiftickjian received one of the most distinguished honors available to an attorney: he was named “Lawyer of the Year” in DUI/DWI Defense in Denver by Best Lawyers in America. This recognition confirmed […]
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Colorado are subject to regulations to ensure professional competence, integrity and trust. The Colorado State Board of Accountancy governs licensure and enforces the Colorado Public Accountancy Act. C.R.S. § 12-100-101 et seq. An accountant’s conduct, both in their professional practice and their personal life, can trigger a disciplinary action when […]
As driving under the influence is always a top priority in Colorado, the state’s statutes mandate that every year, a study on drugged driving and impaired driving is compiled. This report provides a comprehensive, statistical examination of impaired driving in Colorado, focusing on DUI court findings and statewide arrest. This article examines the Colorado Division […]
People v. Campos, No. 22CA1978 (Colo. App. 2025), decided by the Colorado Court of Appeals on February 20, 2025, presents a significant appellate review of evidentiary sufficiency regarding proving prior convictions in a felony driving under the influence case. The opinion, authored by Judge Lum and joined by Judges Fox and Gomez, addresses the adequacy […]