While any professional DUI attorney will have years of experience and will have defended and litigated multiple courtroom cases, Joe Maher is taking additional steps to learn about the science of blood alcohol tests and how it may impact YOUR DUI case. Blood tests in DUI cases are not always accurate and it’s important for…
We’ve all seen the commercials for personal injury cases. “My attorney got me $25,000……$50,000……$100,000…..” Happy clients touting cash settlements and happy resolutions. But there can be another side to every personal injury case. There’s so much more to a successful resolution to a personal injury case. The right attorney can mean the difference between a partial solution that provides the…
A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled, and less than that no man shall have. — Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States 1903 We believe that the military veterans of our…
The first days surrounding an arrest for DUI are a flurry of activity that can be overwhelming for anyone, especially first-time offenders. Things happen so quickly that it can be difficult to know when exactly you should hire an attorney. First things first: you’re not alone. In 2016, the CDC reported over 1 million arrests…
Over the past 18 months Covid-19 has affected all aspects of our everyday lives. It should be no surprise that the Court System has revised their policies as well. Follow along with Kim Maher as she discusses how your court appearance may be different today than in the past.
If you are currently serving the military or receiving military benefits, and you were arrested for being a drunk driver in Colorado Springs, it’s important to act as quickly as possible and hire a DUI attorney right away. Failure to do so puts the following on the line: Military Rank, Pay Scale, and Wage If…
Driving while intoxicated is both incredibly dangerous and unfortunately incredibly common. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics in 2016. That might sound like a big number, but it’s only about 1% of the estimated 111…
According to the Center for Disease Control over one million drivers were charged with driving under the influence (DUI). DUI lawyers stay very busy defending people charged with driving under the influence. If you have been charged with a DUI, it is strongly recommended that you get the support of experienced DUI lawyers on your…
What constitutes a personal injury case? How do you know if your case is worth pursuing? Can you do it yourself? When should you consult a personal injury attorney? Consider a scenario where your daughter was injured in an automobile collision and suffers gashes on her head and face, remarkably painful and bad on the…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an external physical impact to the head, resulting in an alteration in brain function. TBI’s have been in the news over the past several years, mostly in discussions revolving around youth, recreational and professional sports injuries involving concussions. But TBIs can also occur under other circumstances, in particular…
Not everyone who is arrested for committing a crime is guilty. Unfortunately, sometimes people try to use the criminal system for their own gain and falsely accuse someone of a crime. It can be confusing and devastating to an individual and their career, their families and their life. Recently Kimberly Maher successfully defended a client…
Joe Maher and the Maher Legal team have successfully challenged a Covid-era Colorado Springs Police Department policy that effectively denied DUI suspects due process under the law. El Paso County courts continue to dismiss DUI charges or suppress wrongfully obtained blood evidence due to this issue into September of 2021. CSPD COVID POLICY You may…
I’ve been charged with domestic violence but it was self-defense! This is an all too common issue we hear from clients. Unfortunately, many law enforcement agents are under the incorrect assumption that if they go out to a domestic violence call, someone has to be arrested. Although the law does not require that, we do…
Most everyone who drives a vehicle pays for automobile insurance. The money paid to insurance companies is meant to protect you if you are injured in an accident whether you are at fault or the other driver is. The insurance company is bound to pay for both property damage to vehicles as well as physical…
Attorneys must know the law, maintain a close watch on current events, and possess the fortitude to confront the government when it violates the rights of citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 wrought havoc on all facets of daily life: work, education, family and social life and wellness. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Police Department implemented…
A new court order from an El Paso County Judge says Colorado Springs Police violated a driver’s statutory rights as officers weren’t using breathalyzer tests during the pandemic — now, more than 1,000 DUI cases could be impacted, according to local defense attorneys. In March 2020, CSPD suspended alcohol breath testing when pulling people over…
First of all, I want to start by saying that a dismissal of your Domestic Violence case is always our goal. Other firms may tell you that but will not be able back it up because they are more concerned with getting your case closed quickly than they are with getting the best outcome. Be…
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is so important that you reach out right away to an experienced criminal defense attorney that regularly practices where you are facing the charges. This attorney should be familiar with the typical practices of law enforcement in that jurisdiction so they can give you…
Although we all hope we can stay safe on the road, at work, and in personal interactions with others, the reality is that there are instances where the people who are supposed to safeguard our well-being do not do their due diligence. Personal injury cases may be filed in situations where someone else’s negligence or…
Under Colorado Law, domestic violence is defined as an act of violence or threat of violence against a person with whom the aggressor has or had an intimate relationship. “Intimate relationship” means a relationship where the parties were or are spouses, current or former unmarried couples and parents of the same child, among other things.…
