June is Bike Month throughout Colorado and is a great time to get out and cycle for transportation and fun but be cautious about Bicycling Under the Influence. We hope you’re enjoying the great weather and our wonderful local bike trails, but be aware that if you’re cycling to Colorado’s great brewpubs you can STILL…
The breathalyzer test is familiar to most everyone as the most common way to determine blood alcohol level and driving impairment. But while it is the most common testing method, is it the most accurate? Can you trust Breathalyzer results? Technology is only as accurate as the equipment itself – and the people operating it…
Getting pulled over for DUI or DWAI is a life-altering experience that can have costs well beyond the legal process. A drunk driving conviction can impact your financial stability, your ability to obtain vehicle insurance and even your job! You MUST consider the long-term consequences and costs of a DUI case when choosing your legal…
The COVID pandemic has dramatically impacted every aspect of daily life in Colorado, including how a suspected DUI is handled. Learn how a Local DUI Attorney can help you navigate this process. What Has Changed If You Are Suspected of DUI? Normally, when a person is pulled over for a suspected DUI, they are required…
While we often think of DUI in the context of alcohol, the legalization of marijuana in Colorado has created a whole new category of Marijuana related DUI cases. This makes it more important than EVER to hire the right local attorney to represent you in a Marijuana DUI case. DUI case law as it relates…
Are there still DUI arrests during the COVID-19 pandemic? The simplest answer to that question is yes. During the first few months of the pandemic, people were highly encouraged to stay indoors. Most businesses shut down, and a lot of companies shifted to a Work-From-Home setup to stay afloat. All these efforts were made…
In a nutshell, there are two main categories where a DUI case can fall into—misdemeanor and felony. A person can be charged and convicted with a misdemeanor DUI if it is their first, second, or third time getting caught. But when does a DUI become a felony in Colorado? Here’s what you need to know.…
Before tackling the consequences of a breath and blood test refusal, one should first know the difference between preliminary (pre-arrest) and evidentiary (post-arrest) breathalyzer test or blood test. The former occurs on the road, while the other one happens at the police station. If an officer pulls over a driver who appears to be…
The penalties following a DUI conviction can include jail time, community service, probation, paying for fines that can go up to a thousand dollars, and the loss of driving privileges. On the bright side, there are many instances when a violator can reinstate their license and driving privileges after their arrest. But this comes…
Being charged for driving under the influence (DUI) can be costly since the legal process can take 6 to 12 months before getting resolved and now even longer in the era of COVID. The good news is that working with an experienced DUI lawyer can potentially lower the overall DUI costs and help reduce jail…