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 […]
How Many DUIs Can You Get before You Go to Jail?
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 […]
How to Avoid Jail on Christmas
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 […]
Consecutive vs Concurrent Sentences for Criminal Law
Consecutive vs Concurrent Sentences for Criminal Law When an accused individual is facing multiple criminal charges—whether they relate to a single incident or not—the judge imposing the sentences for these charges will choose between assigning a consecutive sentence or a concurrent sentence. The difference between these two designations is very important, because it determines the […]
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 […]
Marijuana Related Crashes are at an All Time High in Colorado
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 […]
Substance Abuse – The Rise of Opioids in Colorado
Substance Abuse – The Rise of Opioids in Colorado The National Institute on Drug Abuse recently reported that in 2017, opioid overdose deaths in Colorado totaled 578. This equates to roughly 10 deaths for every 100,000 residents, a number that is the highest recorded throughout Colorado history. Interestingly, the rate at which doctors have been […]
What is the Difference Between Civil Law and Criminal Law?
What is the Difference Between Civil Law and Criminal Law? Civil and criminal law represent two distinctly different areas of law, and they each come with their own procedures and punishments. When considering the differences between civil vs. criminal law, it’s not always clear what separates them apart. In this article, we’ll be exploring just […]
Can You Get a DUI on a Scooter?
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 […]
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