If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Colorado Springs, you may be tempted to handle the case on your own. After all, it might seem straightforward you go to court, tell your side of the story, and hope for leniency. But as someone who’s spent nearly two decades...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most serious charges a person can face in Colorado Springs. Beyond the immediate penalties of fines, license suspension, and possible jail time, a DUI conviction can leave a lasting mark on your personal and professional...
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...
Police often rely on a driver’s performance on a field sobriety tests to prove that he or she was driving under the influence. However, field sobriety tests are less than perfect, and sometimes completely sober drivers fail these tests. Here, we discuss three ways...
Why should someone be worried about false accusations involving domestic violence? False allegations can ruin a person's life. When police are called for domestic violence, in almost all cases an arrest is made. It is not something law enforcement takes lightly. It...