For many drivers in Colorado Springs, coming upon a DUI sobriety checkpoint can trigger immediate anxiety—even when they’ve done nothing wrong. Flashing lights, uniformed officers, and mandatory stops can make anyone’s heart race. And in a state where DUI enforcement...
When most people think about impaired driving, alcohol is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, drugged driving operating a vehicle while under the influence of prescription drugs, illegal substances, or even certain over-the-counter medications is a...
When you are initially arrested for a DUI, you are often thinking about the short-term, such as how you will hire an attorney, if you will spend the night in jail, or whether or not you’ll lose your license. But, have you thought much about the long-term? There are...
If you are charged with a DUI in Colorado on or off your military installation, you could face judicial, as well as non-judicial, punishments. It is important to understand all potential consequences of such convictions and seek professional assistance from a defense...
Colorado Springs DUI Defense Lawyer If you are convicted of a DUI, your auto insurance company has the right to raise your auto insurance rates – regardless of whether or not you are due for a renewal. While you may be initially concerned with going to jail during...
Colorado’s Governor, John Hickenlooper, has signed a new document for legislation that offers harsher punishments for repeat DUI offenders. It will now be a felony to be a repeat offender; up until now, Colorado was one of the few states that did not have a standard...
To err is human – and police and prosecutors are not immune from that fact. If you have been arrested or are being charged with a DUI, certain errors could result in your DUI case being dismissed. It is important to separate the facts from the myths in these types of...
Drug-related DUIs are a growing concern in the United States, but in a state where marijuana can be legally purchased, marijuana DUIs are equally growing. To stop this, Colorado State Patrol will be unveiling a new testing program specifically designed to catch those...
You and your significant other had an argument and it got out of hand. He or she called the police. Now they at the door and demanding to come inside and have a word with the two you. You are fully aware of how this situation can end – with you in handcuffs being...
Many people believe that there is nothing a person can do to defend a DUI charge in Colorado. However, this is far from the truth. In fact, there are a number of defenses that, when supported by evidence, can lead to your case’s dismissal or acquittal, or a favorable...
Driving under the influence of alcohol not only risks the life of the offender and everyone around him or her, but – especially for military personnel – it can also have far-reaching consequences on one’s career. Drunk driving has serious implications both on and off...