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Civil Protection Orders
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Unlike criminal protection orders, Civil Protection Orders are not automatically entered by a Court. For a civil protection order to become effective in Colorado Springs, Pueblo or Canon City, a person must file a complaint with the...
Criminal Protection Orders
Anytime someone is charged with a crime in Colorado, mandatory Criminal Protection Orders are issued in the case. These orders automatically happen in every criminal case that is filed in El Paso, Fremont, Douglas and Pueblo Counties. You will be notified of the...
Can I Still Get Arrested for DUI During COVID?
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...
When Does a DUI Become a Felony?
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...
The Consequences of Refusing Breath or Blood Tests in Colorado
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...
What Is an Interlock Ignition Device?
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...
The Cost of a DUI in Colorado
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...
Can You Get a DUI on a Bike in Colorado?
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...
Three Reasons to Hire a DUI Defense Lawyer
The laws against drinking and driving in Colorado are very well-established. This means that there are very particular protocols the police must follow in their investigation of a suspected drunk driver. Whether or not you decide to submit to the field sobriety tests,...
What Happens When You Refuse Field Sobriety Tests in Colorado
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you haven’t been subjected to such an inspection, you may wonder whether a refusal of a field sobriety test is possible. You might also be curious if declining could put you in conflict with the law. Before answering those...
How Can a DUI Conviction in Colorado Be Worse for the Military
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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...
How Can A DUI Conviction in Colorado Impact Your Life?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Driving under the influence (DUI) is taken very seriously in Colorado. Even if a driver was charged in another state, that record would be most likely be brought up in court if they have been arrested again for the same offense in...
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