Recent Blog Posts
Dispelling Common DUI Myths
According to statistics from the Colorado Department of Transportation, state patrol cited 4,805 drivers for DUIs in 2020. Colorado law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. With lots of misinformation, false assumptions, and myths surrounding Colorado DUI cases, getting proper guidance and experienced representation… Read More »
This Is My First DUI. What Should I Expect?
Law enforcement agencies in Colorado consider driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance as a very serious offense. A defendant convicted of drunk driving could be facing devastating consequences, including lengthy jail time, massive fines, license suspension or revocation, and other administrative penalties. However, the severity and seriousness… Read More »
Will I Lose My License After Being Charged With a DUI?
When it comes to alcohol-related fatal car accidents, Boulder County ranks 13 out of 15 counties in Colorado, with a rate of 1.24 fatalities per 100,000 residents. Compare that to La Plata County, with its 30.28-per-100,000 fatality rate. These grim statistics reflect the prevalence of drivers on the state’s highways and byways who are… Read More »
How to Fight a Drunk Driving Charge
Between 2019 and 2020, the number of Colorado State Patrol arrests of drivers impaired by marijuana and alcohol increased by 90%. During the same time period, arrests for drivers impaired by cannabis and other substances increased by 17%. The legalization of cannabis added complexity to impaired driving laws and more drivers are now found… Read More »
The Consequences of A DUI with A Child in the Car
A DUI conviction in Colorado is a serious matter. It can result in fines, incarceration, probation, mandatory alcohol abuse treatment, and having your driver’s license revoked. The conviction may also lead to losing your job or professional license, financial ruin, and a loss of respect within your community. What if you are also charged… Read More »
DUI Penalties in Colorado
Facing your first DUI (driving under the influence) or DWAI (driving while ability impaired) in Colorado, you may feel that the easiest option is just to let the legal chips fall where they may. “Even if I hire an attorney, I’ll end up with the same terms,” you may think to yourself. Wrong. There… Read More »
