Colorado Supreme Court Rejects State’s Use of “Preliminary” Breath Test for “Impeachment” Purposes When investigating a driver for a suspected DUI, police routinely ask the suspect to consent to a “preliminary” breath test, conducted by means of a portable device. Suspects are often told that the results are merely to assist the officer in the […]
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According to 9News, The Colorado Department of Health revealed that there are problems with the State’s new Intoxilyzer 9000, and it will not certify the results of dozens of tests that occurred over the past year, many of which were likely to have been used to convict citizens arrested for DUI. While the CDPHE is […]
In Split Decision, Colorado Supreme Court Affirms Suppression of Warrantless Blood Draw Today, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its opinion in People v. Schaufele, __ P.3d __ (2014 CO 43) and, in a 5-2 decision, rejected an attempt by prosecutors to reverse a suppression order by the Arapahoe County District Court, which was premised on […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) or drunk driving are terms that both carry the dubious distinction of a severe wrongdoing. After all, there is little sympathy in the court of public opinion for those who choose to get behind the wheel after a night of excessive drinking. Especially those who end up getting in an […]
Drunk driving. Two words that can send your very normal world into the realm of the very dark and unfamiliar. In the event that you are facing such a charge, these disturbing circumstances can cause the most even-keeled person to feel overwhelmed and distressed. This is where DUI attorney help can step in and begin […]
While avoiding getting a DUI is obviously something that we all strive to do, sometimes it is easier than it may seem to make a mistake and find yourself in just such a situation. Maybe you drank a little more than you were intending to and did not really feel like it was affecting you […]
If you are like most people, you enjoy having a drink every now and again. While no one would begrudge that, the simple fact is that sometimes drinking can be taken too far. One good example of this is in the case of a DUI. Being saddled with a DUI can be damaging in many […]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Colorado, the last thing you need to do is ignore the situation. This is a very serious criminal offense. Even if you feel that you can handle this situation on your own, you still need to seek out professional legal advice. The laws regarding driving while under […]
If you reside in Denver, Colorado and are caught driving while intoxicated, you are putting yourself at risk for a Denver DUI conviction. If you have already been charged with this type of offense, then the best way to remedy the situation is to hire a lawyer that handles DUI cases. Although you are seeking an […]
If you have recently been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), there are many things that may go through your mind. While you can certainly mount a defense on your own, hiring a DUI attorney in Denver is definitely something you should consider. Having an attorney on your side can help you in many […]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense. Unquestionably, consequences resulting from convictions are significant. Nevertheless, the most straightforward and uncomplicated way to avoid a drunk driving citation is to never drive after drinking. In general, it is a misconception that having only two drinks keeps a person under the legal limit. However, driving under […]
An arrest or conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) is a considerable violation with potential life changing consequences. In fact, defendants face serious outcomes if convicted. Undeniably, DUI cases involve many layers of analysis and are quite complex. For this reason, hiring a lawyer specializing in DUI defense immediately after being arrested is critical […]