Law Blog
When Your Spouse Stops Paying Child Support
Raising a child after divorce is difficult and expensive. Fortunately, Colorado law compels both parents to provide financial support for their children when the marriage is terminated. Sadly however, some parents begin to shirk this financial responsibility, either...
Poor decisions lead to charges of vehicular assault or homicide?
Once a life has been taken, nothing can be done to bring that individual back. At this point, the Colorado family is left to grieve, find closure and begin the recovery process. For the individual accused of taking the life, however, in addition to dealing with the...
Sentencing can be harsh in vehicular assault or homicide cases
When a Colorado resident is accused of a serious criminal charge, the need to seek immediate and aggressive legal defense services cannot be overstated. If a conviction is obtained on vehicular assault or homicide cases, sentencing can be devastating. An example is...
Consider the costs of a first-time Colorado DUI conviction
Virtually no one plans to face criminal charges related to drinking and driving, yet these legal issues are not uncommon among Colorado residents. A recent article looked at the cost of a first-time DUI conviction in the state, and the results may surprise many...
Spring events can lead to possible DUI/DUID/DWAI charges
Springtime brings with it a number of holidays and events. Each year, Colorado residents gather to celebrate at a variety of festivals, parties, and parades. For many, this celebration also includes a drink or two. Colorado law enforcement has issued a reminder that...
Driver charged with vehicular assault or homicide
Colorado drivers have to make a variety of decisions each time they drive. They must decide which way to travel to their destinations as well as which traffic laws they will adhere to. When one makes the decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle, he or she also...
Colorado driver crashes into house — charged with DUI/DUID/DWAI
Car accidents can be a scary thing. One minute the individual is driving down the street, and the next minute, disaster strikes. Perhaps another car veers into one's path, or perhaps a child or animal runs in front of the vehicle. Either way, the result is the same;...
Blood alcohol tests and questionable machines
When it comes to determining the innocence or guilt of an individual, a Colorado judge must consider the evidence presented by the prosecutor. In turn, the prosecutor must rely upon law enforcement personnel to collect this evidence in a proper manner. Finally, law...
Breath test refusal and express consent
The average Colorado driver is very much aware of the serious consequences that can come with a drinking and driving arrest and conviction. For this reason, when one is stopped and law enforcement begins asking questions that indicate their suspicion that the driver...
DUI/DUID/DWAI suspected as driver plows into police vehicle
Flashing lights are often used as a signal to Colorado drivers. In some cases they indicate road work ahead; in other cases they indicate that a driver needs to pull over. These lights offer a warning for drivers to proceed with caution and to watch out for danger in...
Judicial discretion in sentencing under 2015 DUI law a point of contention
In 2015, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill that cracked down on repeat offenders by making third and subsequent DUI offenses felonies instead of misdemeanors, an approach followed in most jurisdictions. In order to silence opposition to the bill and get it passed,...
St. Patrick’s Day DUI in Colorado?
St. Patrick's Day has historically drawn people out to celebrate with libations at bars and pubs, with a heavy emphasis on alcohol consumption. This usually leads to numerous stops by law enforcement for suspected drinking and driving. Though we don't yet have numbers...