If you are pulled over and suspected of a DUI in Colorado, you are legally obligated to submit to a blood or breath test that will evaluate how much alcohol is in your system. If you refuse to submit to either of those options during the time of your arrest, there will be several major […]
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In Colorado, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both is prohibited. If convicted of DUI or DWAI, the defendant could face lengthy imprisonment, huge fines, license revocation or suspension, and other administrative penalties. However, the severity of your punishment will depend on your number of prior drunk driving convictions […]
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 4,805 drivers were cited by state patrol for driving while under the influence in 2020. Under Colorado law, it is illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, due to the popular notions and false assumptions surrounding Colorado […]
In Colorado, if you get arrested for a Driving Under the Influence, there are a number of possible penalties you can face. Driving Under the Influence is a criminal misdemeanor offense that carries the possibility of jail time. Most offenders must complete probation, alcohol classes, community service and pay fines. In addition to these penalties, […]
Each year in America, roughly 1.5 million drivers are charged with DUI. While being charged with DUI is not the same as being convicted of DUI, often-times the costs are pretty similar. Anyone facing Driving Under the Influence charges is well advised to hire a lawyer who specializes in DUI cases. These cases almost exclusively […]
It probably is no surprise to hear that alcohol is the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries after a car accident. In fact, thousands of people across the states lose their lives in drunk driving related collisions each year, even with strict DUI and DWI laws intact. A driver who has a BAC of at least […]
Quite a Year As a tumultuous year draws to an end, crime statistics emerge that may shed light on what is to come in the months ahead. Because perhaps the majority of the cases we take on at our Denver firm involve charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), trends in […]
Breaking News In the last few days, a news story broke about an Aurora Police officer who was found passed out drunk behind the wheel of his unmarked patrol car while on duty in the spring of 2019. The officer was not charged with any crime, nor was he fired. This is a clear case […]
Let’s face it, DUIs can happen to anyone from any walk of life. If you’ve already received a DUI, the trick is to not receive another one. If you haven’t gotten a DUI, the trick is to not get your first one! With those goals in mind here are some top tips that the best DUI […]
We recently blogged on the tragic case of Ever Olivos-Guttierez, the undocumented alien who slammed into the vehicle of 17 year old Juan Carlos Dominguez-Palomino. Mr. Olivos-Guttierez fled the scene, and the young Dominguez-Palomino was killed. In a very unusual move, the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s office charged Mr. Olivos-Guttierez with 1st Degree Murder. In […]