Law Blog
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...
Breathalyzer testing is used to check for possible DUI
Drinking and driving is a concern for many throughout Colorado. The fact that this combination can have deadly consequences is not disputed. So it should be no surprise law enforcement officers are constantly on the lookout for suspected drunk drivers. When an...
Field sobriety tests used to detect possible drunk driving
After a fun night out with friends, sometimes it is a challenge is to get home safely. Many simply drive home; for others who have been drinking, driving home may not be so simple and is certainly not safe. Many Colorado residents wisely recognize the need for a...
DUI sentencing: how can an experienced attorney help?
Previously, we began discussing the importance of working with experienced legal counsel in the sentencing phase of DUI defense cases. For those who have prior DUI convictions, a skilled advocate is necessary to help ensure that the judge handling their case stays...
Understanding Colorado’s DUID laws
Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) is a relatively-new criminal charge. It is considered separate from the driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol charge, but has similar laws and penalties. In Colorado, an individual can be arrested for being under the...
Alleged DUI crash involves pickup truck, school bus
A motorist in Colorado was recently accused of drinking and driving with respect to a motor vehicle crash. The man was driving a pickup truck that reportedly collided with a school bus. The alleged DUI accident took place on a Friday evening in El Paso County. The...
Man sentenced to prison following 5th DUI conviction
A man in Colorado has been convicted of driving under the influence for the fifth time. As a result, he recently received the maximum sentence possible. The man convicted of DUI is 40 years old. The accused individual had four prior DUI convictions relating to driving...
Colorado man acquitted of charge related to DUID
A man in Colorado recently overcame a charge of driving under the influence of drugs. The man had insisted that he was not impaired by marijuana when he was driving. The jury that heard his case took under one hour to acquit the man of the DUID charge. The crux of the...