Colorado DUI Law
Robbery with Violence The term robbery implies that some form of violence is involved. Thus, the law categorizes robbery as being a property crime, as well as a violent crime. Robbery as defined by Colorado law, includes the awareness that one is using intimidation, force, or threats, with the explicit purpose of stealing from another [...]
Sexual Assault with A Deadly Weapon Colorado considers sexual assault to be an extremely serious crime. Persons who are charged with sexual assault receive a variety of harsh consequences. When a person chooses to perpetrate rape via harming or threating the victim with a deadly weapon, consequences become even more serious. It is very viable [...]
DUI With No Proof of Driving If you are wondering if its possible to be charged with DUI even if there is no proof of you driving, simply put the answer is yes. Remember, just because you are charged does not mean you will be convicted. It is entirely possible that you will be arrested [...]
Can Police Force You to Take a Field Sobriety Test? A night out on the town can quickly deteriorate if you are pulled over on suspicion of a DUI. A field sobriety test is a common method employed by law enforcement to help determine if you have been drinking. Even if you haven’t been drinking [...]
Is Shoplifting Theft or Robbery? Robbery and theft, although very similar in nature, carry with them very different consequences. Thus, since theft and robbery are so similar, it merely takes a forcible action to escalate an instance of theft to robbery. Although, shop lifting may seem minor to many, it is considered quite serious under [...]
Is Indecent Exposure A Felony? Indecent exposure is a serious crime in Colorado. Charges and penalties vary depending upon the specific circumstances of the case. In most instances, a Colorado indecent exposure conviction will carry with it either a Class 1 Petty Offense or a Class 1 Misdemeanor. While unusual, it is possible to find [...]
DUI With Property Damage Facing DUI charges, regardless of the circumstances comes with a variety of serious and severe repercussions. Anytime a DUI creates additional damage such as injury to another or property damage, consequences increase. It may be as simple as damaging property when your car crashes or it may involve hitting another vehicle [...]
Sexual Assault in Relationships Sexual assault in a relationship may seem like a contradictory statement. After all, most romantic relationships, particularly marital relationships imply a sexual relationship. Despite this, it is possible to sexually assault a romantic partner as Colorado law dictates that consent be required even if two people are married to one another. [...]
DUI and DUID Many people are familiar with DUI, but question what is DUID? If you are wondering what the difference is between a Colorado DUI and DUID it comes down to a one distinct difference: alcohol verses drugs. However, you will face charges for DUI if you are arrested while under the influence of [...]
What Are DUI Checkpoints? A DUI checkpoint is a legal stop made by law enforcement where they can assess whether drivers are behind the wheel under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Other names for DUI checkpoints include, sobriety checkpoint and DUI roadblock. Typically, law enforcement stops people using a randomized pattern to check any [...]
