Being charged with a DUI for the first time is often overwhelming. Many people facing this situation have never been in trouble with the law before, and suddenly they find themselves navigating Colorado’s criminal law system with fear, uncertainty, and confusion. As a...
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...
Speeding tickets often seem like something that you can handle on your own – or something that you will just admit to and pay. But, what if you feel that you are being cited for something you didn’t do, or if you feel that the police officer was overly aggressive when...
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...