Colorado DUI Law
Is sexual assault a felony? Sexual assault in Colorado is a very serious offense. While certain sexual crimes may incur a less serious misdemeanor charge, a charge of sexual assault will carry with it a felony charge ranging in severity between class 6 felony and up to a class 2 felony. Don’t be fooled, all [...]
DUI When Parked Driving under the influence of alcohol is known to come with serious consequences. An area that continues to arouse ambiguity is whether an intoxicated person merely sitting in a parked car can face DUI charges and arrest. Simply put, if you are caught sitting in a parked car while under the influence, [...]
DUI How Long in Jail Many people are quick to ask if receiving a DUI charge in Colorado will automatically result in jail time. There is no definite answer, as it is contingent upon a variety of factors. Depending upon your DUI charge, the number of prior offenses, and other specifics of your case there [...]
Colorado Laws of Possession for Illegal Substances The United States has taken on a strict policy of drug criminalization, over roughly the last 100 years. Even though several states, including Colorado have recently legalized recreational marijuana, many other substances remain illegal. Additionally, due to marijuana’s legalization in Colorado, law makers are now able to severely [...]
The Best Ways to Avoid a DUI During Your New Year’s Celebration As Christmas has just passed, most of us are beginning to make plans for the next big holiday; New Year’s Eve. Research has shown that as much as 30% of people tend to go out to either friends homes or a bar to [...]
Can I Get My Colorado DUI Criminal Records Sealed? If you’ve been convicted of a DUI in Colorado, you likely know how life-changing the effects of such a conviction can be—particularly the criminal record that comes along with it. It is typically very unlikely that you will be able to get your DUI records expunged, [...]
Our Kids and the Colorado Drunk Driving Culture. Earlier this year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) partnered up with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) to become resources for parents with children who may be exposed to drunk driving. MADD and CSP decided to begin hosting workshops that are aimed at teaching parents how to educate [...]
You Visited Colorado and Got a DUI, What Now? Visiting another state can be fun, exciting, and relaxing, but not if you get a DUI while you’re there. Maybe your vacation spirit got the better of you and you ended up consuming a few extra beverages than you had realized, or maybe you simply misunderstood [...]
Driving Under The Influence of Drugs (DUI-D) in Colorado If you’ve been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in Colorado, you will already be well aware of the harsh penalties that a DUI-D charge brings with it. If convicted, you face substantial fines and court costs, as well as several hours [...]
Why You Can’t Drink as a Passenger of a Car If you’re not the driver of a vehicle and you feel like drinking, then you might assume that this would be fine—in fact, you may not even think twice about it. You’re not in control of a vehicle and your consumption of alcohol is not [...]
