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When someone is arrested for driving under the influence in Colorado, one of the first numbers that comes up is their Blood Alcohol Concentration, or BAC. As the owner of Christian A. Schwaner, P.C., and a former prosecutor with nearly 20 years of criminal law...
Facing a DUI charge in Colorado Springs can be overwhelming. Between court dates, paperwork, and the possibility of losing your license, it’s easy to feel like the system is working against you. As the owner of Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. and a former prosecutor with...
Alcohol and driving a vehicle do not mix – and the state of Colorado has strict statutes for proving just that. But, it is important to know that a DUI does not just involve how much alcohol is in your bloodstream – it also involves open containers that are found...
As a military service member, you are subject to the military code of justice. But, when you are off base, you are subject to the laws and statutes of the state and county in which you live. In Colorado Springs, military members serving on Fort Carson or within...
Some states employ the lookback period. This period assesses prior DUI convictions back by a certain number of years (such as two, five, or seven). If you have had previous convictions within the lookback period, those previous convictions would determine if your new...
As a licensed driver in the state of Colorado, you are required to obey all applicable driving laws from the moment when you get behind the wheel. Some of these laws tell you how to properly operate your vehicle, but others specifically pertain to when you are...
A DUI arrest in Colorado Springs generally results in two cases: One with the criminal courts and one with the Colorado DMV. One can result in jail time, and the other can result in a loss of your driving privileges (temporarily or permanently). These two cases...
Colorado takes impaired driving seriously and has made offenders their target for reform. For that reason alone, it is imperative that anyone arrested for a DUI or impaired driving seek immediate legal counsel. The potential penalties for a guilty conviction are...
The Ignition Interlock Device (IID), is a device that is installed on your vehicle to prohibit you from driving while under the influence of alcohol. It will require that you give a breath sample before the engine can start. If the device detects any level of alcohol...
Picture this: you have been found guilty of a DUI in the state of Colorado. As a result, the DMV has suspended your driver’s license. Depending on if this is your first offense or not, you could lose your license for a few months or years. Now you must take public...
Accusations of domestic violence are serious – and they are taken seriously by law enforcement, as well as prosecutors, in the state of Colorado. If you have been arrested or accused of domestic violence, it is imperative that you hire counsel. It is also important...