Why Colorado’s DUI Laws Are So Strict — and Why That Matters

1 month ago
Jay Tiftickjian

Colorado DUI laws are sone of the strictest in the nation. With hundreds of drunk-driving-related fatalities each year, state lawmakers…

Colorado’s Impaired Driving Statistics: 2024 Data Shows Troubling Trends

1 month ago

Every year, Colorado releases updated data on impaired driving crashes, fatalities, and court filings. The latest numbers for 2024 reveal…

Driving Under the Influence of Psilocybin in Colorado: Legal Risks, Dangers, and Penalties

2 months ago

As Colorado grapples with new laws decriminalizing certain natural psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms, it is critically important to understand that…

Lessons in Law and Life: Jay Tiftickjian Reflects on the Journey from Prosecutor to Denver DUI Attorney

3 months ago

When Jay Tiftickjian speaks about law, his voice carries both authority and empathy. He has stood in packed courtrooms, defended…

People v. Thomas: Felony DUI Jurisprudence in Colorado

3 months ago

The Colorado Court of Appeals’ decision in People v. Thomas, No. 22CA0901 (Colo. App. Aug. 14, 2025), represents a significant…

Jay Tiftickjian Named 2016 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in DUI/DWI Defense

3 months ago

Recognition in the legal profession requires more than strong advocacy. It demands excellence, integrity, and the respect of one’s peers.…

Reporting Requirements and Discipline Proceedings for Colorado CPAs Following a DUI Conviction

4 months ago

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Colorado are subject to regulations to ensure professional competence, integrity and trust. The Colorado State…

Driving Under the Influence in Colorado: Court Outcomes & Arrest Trends

4 months ago

As driving under the influence is always a top priority in Colorado, the state’s statutes mandate that every year, a…

Colorado Appeals Court Addresses Felony DUI Priors in People v. Campos

4 months ago

People v. Campos, No. 22CA1978 (Colo. App. 2025), decided by the Colorado Court of Appeals on February 20, 2025, presents…

Denver Sobriety Court and the Colorado Problem-Solving Court Model: A Legal Analysis

5 months ago

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) remains a persistent public safety issue across the United States. In Colorado, where impaired driving…

Colorado Supreme Court Undermines Fourth Amendment Protections in People v. Mills

5 months ago

On June 30, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its decision in People v. Mills, No. 24SA148, reversing the…

Colorado Supreme Court Expands DUI Blood Draw Warrants

5 months ago

A new trend in Colorado DUI cases is police applying for and obtaining a warrant for a blood draw when…