Colorado Domestic Violence Charge: Not What You Think What comes to mind when you think of domestic violence? Do you think of one spouse brutally beating, assaulting, or threating the other with death? While this is one kind of domestic violence, Colorado law protects the victim by not having a specific charge for domestic violence [...]
Colorado DUI Vs. DWAI: What You Need to Know We’ve all been at a gathering and assumed since we only had a drink or two, we should be safe to drive. While you may feel you are within the legal limit, it is difficult to truly know what your Blood Alcohol Content or BAC is. [...]
Common Questions Regarding a Colorado Felony DUI Charge With the Christmas and New Year’s holidays quickly approaching, many people will be indulging in a few drinks as part of their celebration. Law enforcement is very aware of this fact; thus, ramping up their patrol and sobriety check points during this time. Not to mention, it [...]
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 [...]
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Being Pulled Over on Suspicion of DUI Imagine it’s a clear, fall night in Colorado. You’ve just had a great time at game night and are on your way home. You’re weaving on the road a bit as you’ve foolishly had a few too many drinks with your friends. Before [...]
A New Approach: Colorado Law Enforcement Implement Naloxone for First Response Rarely a day goes by where there is not some form of news media reporting on a drug related tragedy. It seems our nation is experiencing an opioid epidemic. As heroin continues to gain popularity, in addition to prescription drug addictions to other opiate [...]
DUI Arrests Common Over Thanksgiving Holiday If you or someone you know experienced the unfortunate event of a DUI charge over the Thanksgiving holiday, you are not alone. Many people in their attempt to relax, fall into the trap of drinking at a family dinner and then driving home too soon after the beverage(s) have [...]
Colorado Law Helps Protect Juveniles from Long-Term Criminal Record The teen years are often wrought with experimentation and deviant behaviors as adolescents develop from their emerging self to a well-rounded adult. While some adolescents will continue in a life of crime, many mature and no longer make risky choices. It is known that adolescent substance [...]
How to Avoid A Boating Under the Influence Charge A favorite recreational activity of many is enjoying a relaxing day out on the lake. Often times, the brews abound with the relaxing nature of the water and the company of friends. The illegal nature of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is [...]
Legal Ramifications of a Second DUI It is human nature to over estimate our abilities, feeling invincible and assuming it will not happen to us. While a first offense DUI carries serious legal consequences, what if you slip up again and receive a second DUI? Understandably, for those who continue to make the same mistakes, [...]
