Category: DUIs
Can I Represent Myself in My DUI Case?
Dealing with a DUI charge is an incredibly time- and resource-consuming process that can take months or even years to fully resolve. And, there’s a lot on the line: your credibility, reputation, driving record, and criminal history are all at stake here, all of which adds even more pressure to the overall situation. And then,…
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What Happens if You Get a DUI with a Gun in Your Vehicle?
All over the news, we’re hearing more and more about tense interactions between civilians and police officers. There are ongoing reports of gun violence interwoven with stories of law enforcement personnel overextending their reach and committing acts of violence against citizens. In response to all of this, Americans are growing increasingly nervous when the time…
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Ignition Interlock Laws in the State of Colorado
Here in Colorado, many DUI and other vehicular crime convictions come with sentences that include ignition interlock use requirements. For those who are new to this technology and the Colorado laws surrounding it, there can be some confusion about how exactly an ignition interlock works, what restrictions it imposes if and when the motorist is…
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With A Rise In Virtual Happy Hours, DUIs Are Still Getting Issued
It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that the bar and club scene here in Colorado has ground to a halt in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have required local restaurants, pubs, and other meeting places to be effectively shut down. While to-go orders for food…
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How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record?
Make no mistake: getting convicted of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Colorado is a serious matter. There are numerous resulting conditions that will undoubtedly affect your life after you’ve pled your case and after your guilty verdict has been established. [Note: Keep in mind that a DUI charge is not the same…
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How Many DUIs Can You Get before You Go to Jail?
Getting a DUI is a major setback in and of itself. Getting more than one DUI can and often does result in jail time. However, not all DUIs are created equal, and jail time isn’t imposed on all of them across-the-board. So, how many DUIs can you get before you can expect to go to…
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How to Avoid Jail on Christmas
The Christmas holiday should be a time of merriment, friendship, and family. We all want to have an enjoyable time when Christmas rolls around, and at the very least, we don’t want to end up in jail because of a momentary lapse in judgement. Because of the festive occasion that Christmas is, it’s no surprise…
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How Much Does a DUI Cost?
In Colorado, A DUI conviction (or it’s cousin, a DWAI) can be quite costly. Between the court and attorney costs, penalties, class fess, and other expenses, the total dollar amount associated with a DUI can be exceptionally high. Some might say that this is for good reason—after all, drunk drivers were to blame for more…
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Marijuana Related Crashes are at an All Time High in Colorado
Since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, automobile accidents in the state have risen sharply. Moreover, the amount of deaths resulting from crashes involving marijuana have also increased significantly. A recent study conducted by a government-subsidized social impact institution—The Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area—found that marijuana-related crashes in Colorado have increased more than 100%…
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Can You Get a DUI on a Scooter?
A long night of drinking with friends is coming to an end. You realize that you’re in no shape to drive a car, but what about that tempting scooter that is parked outside the bar? Surely there wouldn’t be any harm in just zipping home on the scooter, even though you’re feeling a little more…
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