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...
Being charged with a DUI in Colorado Springs is more than a legal hiccup—it’s a serious event that can impact your freedom, your finances, your job, and even your future. For many, it’s their first time facing the intimidating wall of the criminal justice system. And...
Acts That Can Result in Domestic Violence Charges in Colorado Many people mistakenly believe that domestic violence charges can be filed only if someone was physically violent to an intimate partner. In Colorado, domestic violence charges may be filed against anyone...
A High-Level Look at Colorado DUI Penalties A first-time DUI arrest in Colorado carries potentially serious penalties, including: 12 points against your license Up to one year in jail License suspension (9 months) Monetary fines ($600 to 1,000) Community service (48...
Colorado has two levels of alcohol-related driving offenses, and both are based on the measurement of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the body. These two levels are Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). For many out of state...
If you or a loved one is facing an underage driving under the influence charge, your first call needs to be to an experienced defense attorney. Underage drinking and driving cases involve very special circumstances that a DUI defense lawyer can handle quickly and...
If you are facing a second or third DUI offense in Colorado, hiring an attorney is essential to resolving your case in a positive manner. You simply can't do it on your own. The penalties for repeat DUI violations can be quite severe, and you want an experienced...
The penalties for marijuana DUI in Colorado are the same as for a regular DUI; Drug and Alcohol Evaluation and follow the recommendations, community service, 12 points against your license and the possibility of up to a year in jail. Marijuana use is on the rise, and...
If an officer merely smells marijuana, he is not allowed to search your car based solely on that fact. In Colorado, odor alone does not give an officer probable cause to search your vehicle for contraband, or act as evidence that you might be driving under the...
If you are requesting a DMV hearing because of a DUI, you should hire a DUI attorney to assist you. Attending a hearing is just like going to a regular court for a resolution to a case. The DMV hearing is the only chance that you and your lawyer will have to show...
While the question is a common one, there is not an easy response. Too many factors involved for there to be a simple response. Among the factors are: how much marijuana did you smoke? How much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) did the marijuana you have contain, and how...