It’s a startling number. Every day, 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention. This is amounts to one death every 51 minutes. Unfortunately, the numbers aren’t any better for drug-related crashes either. In a recent article by The […]
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As in most states, a DUI or related charge is an extremely serious criminal charge in Colorado. That means that being convicted of a DUI can have serious consequences that reach beyond the temporary inconvenience of having your license revoked and being required to pay court costs and other fines. While it is not always […]
As with many other legal proceedings, scientific accuracy can play a crucial role in a DUI or related conviction. In fact, there are many aspects of evidence and criminal procedure related to DUI trials where scientific accuracy is important in securing a conviction, which leads to the important question of just how accurate scientific evidence […]
Facing DUI charges is a difficult experience for anyone. While the legal process involved with DUI charges is stressful, it is important to remember that if you are convicted, then the process is not over. By understanding the various aspects of Colorado DUI probation, you can be prepared for how it might impact your life […]
Facing a DUI in Colorado can be a confusing and stressful experience. Facing federal DUI charges in combination with Colorado DUI charges can compound the difficulty associated with these charges. If you are facing federal DUI charges, it is important to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney that understands the important distinctions of these […]
Colorado has many fun adventures to offer visitors from around the country and around the world. With famous wintertime ski slopes and myriad other year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, not to mention exciting sports games and may other reasons for visiting Colorado, the state welcomes millions of visitors each year. Regardless of why an individual is […]
However, according to Attorney Jay Tiftickjian, the new law will do little to reduce the state’s problem with habitual DUI offenders DENVER, Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — A new law that aims to crack down on repeat drunk-driving offenders formally takes effect on August 9th, 2017. Under a recently enacted new law, a fourth-strike DUI offender can be […]
Even as Coloradans continue to support their decision to legalize recreational marijuana use and, in some localities, vote to expand such use, there is still uncertainty that accompanies the legal recreational marijuana market. One main concern is the increase in crime that some individuals attribute to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Recently, Colorado has experienced […]
Most people are aware that driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal. Most individuals are also familiar with the standardized testing that law enforcement officers use to assess whether or not a person has been operating under the influence. These can include field sobriety testing, impairment-related questioning, and field breathalyzer testing. It […]
Facing Colorado DUI charges can be intimidating. Shortly after you are charged with a DUI or related crime, you are likely to experience a wide variety of emotions. You may be sad, scared, and/or angry. In the middle of these emotions, it can be difficult to focus on the importance of hiring an experienced Colorado […]
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or even for driving while ability impaired can result in severe consequences, especially for individuals who have prior similar convictions. In some cases, those consequences could include jail time. However, it may be possible to work with prosecutors and the Colorado legal system on […]
In most criminal cases, you have the option to plead guilty or not guilty to the charges you are facing. However, there is sometimes a third option available to you where you can plead “no contest” to charges. For individuals facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, plea options include no […]