Our team at Maher & Maher Law wishes you a happy and joyous holiday season and a healthy and prosperous 2022! The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy time with family, friends and loved ones both nearby and far away. We recognize that alcohol is often a part of those most cherished holiday…
Watch attorney Joe Maher discuss the complications that may arise when someone taking prescribed medications is stopped for a traffic violation. Learn what your options are and how Maher and Maher Law can best represent you in this complex situation. Reach out to Colorado Springs Attorney Joe Maher today at 719-301-7500.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…