Colorado Drug Trafficking Explained When you hear the term drug trafficking, what comes to mind? Do you think of elaborate drug networks with dealers transporting hefty amounts of various illicit substances? This is most often what people understand drug trafficking to be. While this understanding is not incorrect, there are many other legal breaches that [...]
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 [...]
What is DUI Probation? DUI probation is a consequence of a DUI conviction. This consists of supervised and unsupervised probation. If you face a conviction for DUI or DWAI, some type of probation will be nearly unavoidable. Mandatory probation will be required for any second time or more offender. It is at the courts discretion [...]
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 With Drugs Think you can only receive a DUI for using alcohol, think again! In Colorado, it is possible to obtain a DUI for alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. It is even possible to receive such charges while on prescription drugs if they are known to impair your ability to drive safely. [...]
DUI With Death If you are responsible for causing the death of another due to driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs you will face charges for vehicular homicide. You could also face vehicular homicide charges if you cause the death of another due to driving recklessly or distracted driving. Basically, if your [...]
DUI With Bodily Injury Driving under the influence and causing injury to another is a serious offense in Colorado. In addition to DUI charges, it is possible you may face charges of vehicular assault if you were driving under the influence and injure someone. Penalties are more serious when a DUI causes a subsequent injury. [...]
DUI Misdemeanor or Felony? If you are facing DUI charges, you may wonder whether it will be considered a misdemeanor or felony. Both a misdemeanor DUI charge as well as a felony DUI charge are possibilities for DUI charges in Colorado. These charges will be determined based upon the circumstances of your case, as well [...]
Does Probation Violation Mean Jail? If you are reported for violating your probation, your future could look grim. You will be forced to go back to court and appear before the original judge on your case. Violating your probation is serious business in Colorado. While you will not automatically go to jail for a violation, [...]
What is Driving Under Restraint in Colorado? Driving under restraint in Colorado can be defined as driving despite having your license denied, suspended, revoked, or restrained in any state. Thus, this law is applicable to both those residing in Colorado, as well as non-residents. If you are pulled over while driving under restraint you may [...]
