by Maher & Maher Law | Mar 1, 2021 | DUI
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...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Maher & Maher Law | Mar 1, 2021 | DUI
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...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Maher & Maher Law | Mar 1, 2021 | DUI
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...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Maher & Maher Law | Mar 1, 2021 | DUI
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...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Maher & Maher Law | Mar 1, 2021 | DUI
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...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Maher & Maher Law | Jan 6, 2021 | DUI
The state of Colorado is very stern in implementing DUI laws. Apart from not having a lookback period for prior DUI cases, they also arrest people for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while riding a bicycle. So before you ride your bike home after...