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Man acquitted of DUID charge in Colorado
A DUID charge was recently filed against one man in Colorado who was believed to have been driving while under the influence of drugs. However, the man facing the DUID charge was acquitted. This occurred even though a blood test reportedly showed that the...
Proving impairment tricky in DUID case
Colorado is currently experiencing a major quandary involving driving while under the influence of drugs cases. Specifically, it is difficult for officials to determine the point at which one motorist may be deemed to be DUID after consuming marijuana. The courts in...
Woman faces DUI charges following fatal motorcycle accident
One woman in Colorado is facing several serious charges related to driving under the influence. The DUI charges were filed after two motorcyclists recently died in an alleged drunk driving accident. The reported DUI accident took place on a Saturday afternoon in late...
Woman faces 8th DUI charge
One woman in Colorado was recently accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop that took place on a Friday afternoon. Her recent arrest is her eighth one for charges related to drinking and driving....
Vehicular assault or homicide arrest may occur in DUI case
A truck driver was recently arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, resulting in the death a pedestrian. The arrest occurred on a recent Saturday and involved DUI, vehicular assault and other criminal charges. When a person is accused...
Testing for DUID is challenging for multiple reasons
Right now, no clear way exists to tell when a motorist has too much marijuana in his or her system to drive. The limits that have been set for blood alcohol content in Colorado and other states are rather useless in determining if someone should be arrested and...
Man arrested on suspicion for DUI in Colorado
One man in Colorado was recently charged with driving under the influence. The DUI charges were filed in connection with a two-vehicle crash. The collision took place on a Wednesday night. Police said a man blew through a stop sign and struck an ambulance, causing the...
2 face DUI charges following 2 separate rollover crashes
Two Colorado accidents that took place within 30 minutes of each other reportedly involved drunk driving. The rollover accidents happened early in the morning on a recent Monday. These alleged DUI crashes happened along Highway 82. The first accident happened at...
Police DUI process involves many steps in Colorado
When people in Colorado have been convicted of drinking and driving, the consequences can be long lasting. For instance, in addition to having their reputations tarnished, these individuals may struggle to claim certain professional jobs in the future. Fortunately,...
Uncertainty remains around impact of DUID on Colorado roads
The state of Colorado voted to make the use of recreational marijuana legal three years ago. However, not much is known regarding whether the roads in the state are actually less safe because of this move. Police efforts have largely remained focused on driving under...
The Complex Retirement Account Issues In a Military Divorce
Retirement benefits and accounts are hard-earned types of property or assets. When a couple decides to seek a divorce, it can be complicated in determining who is entitled to what retirement benefits and how much. However, if one or both spouses are service members,...
DUI campaign leads to nearly 600 arrests
A total of nearly 600 people in Colorado were recently arrested as part of a drunk driving campaign. The DUI arrests were made over an enforcement period lasting 10 days. The campaign took place statewide. Law enforcement agencies involved in the campaign included the...