Getting charged with a DUI in Colorado isn’t just a legal problem—it’s a personal crisis. The effects go far beyond fines, court dates, and license suspensions. A DUI charge can ripple through every area of your life, quietly altering how you’re seen at work, among...
If you're facing a DUI charge in Colorado Springs, you already know the stakes are high. You might be overwhelmed, scared, or confused about what steps to take next. The legal system is complex, and navigating it without a skilled guide could cost you your freedom,...
License suspension is probably the most inconvenient penalty associated with a DUI conviction. If you have been convicted of drunk driving in Colorado, your license will be suspended for nine months. However, there are options available to lessen the impact a license...
Marijuana was legalized in Colorado on January 1, 2014. As a result, the Colorado Department of Transportation has stepped up its education and outreach efforts in order to curb drugged driving. Marijuana use impairs short term memory, reaction time, hand-eye...
On January 1, 2014, marijuana use and possession was legalized in Colorado. Adults age 21 or older may now legally possess one ounce of retail marijuana in Colorado. Based on the wording of the law, possession of one ounce of THC is legal. You may also purchase...
Leaving a vehicular accident scene may seem tempting at the time, but doing so could put you in serious hot water that only a good Colorado DUI defense attorney can get you out of. Even if you know you are at fault and possibly facing serious consequences, you're...
Marijuana legalization in Colorado comes with new laws regarding driving under the influence. The law in Colorado has set a legal limit for the amount of active THC in your system to be considered impaired. Though people metabolize THC at different rates, and can vary...
If an alcohol breath test or blood test was used to charge you with a DUI (driving under the influence) or a DWAI (driving while ability impaired), you might assume that a conviction is unavoidable. But that's not always the case. There are a number of reasons why...
Marijuana use impairs short term memory, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, concentration, time perception, and depth perception. The legalization of marijuana has not changed the law regarding impaired driving – getting high and getting behind the wheel will...
Colorado sobriety checkpoints are a way for law enforcement officers to check many individuals at one time for intoxicated drivers. During the stop, officers look for visible signs that a driver may have been drinking. These signs include slurred words or a smell of...
Colorado uses Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) to evaluate suspects of driving under the influence of marijuana. They use a 12 step system to evaluate whether someone is operating their vehicle under the influence of marijuana. If you are pulled over for suspected...