One of the most immediate concerns my clients face after a DUI arrest in Colorado is the threat of losing their drivers license. As the lead attorney at Christian A. Schwaner, P.C., I have helped countless individuals navigate the DMV hearing process and fight to keep...
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First-Time DUI Offenders in Colorado Springs: Legal Options and Penalties
If you have been charged with a DUI for the first time in Colorado Springs, I understand how overwhelming this experience can be. As the founder of Christian A. Schwaner, P.C., I have spent years helping individuals navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding DUI...
Is Off-Base Conduct Covered by Military Law?
If you are an active duty service member, you must adhere to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Under this code, you are required to follow all rules of conduct expected by the military, whether you are on base, off base, or even active duty. If you are sent...
Can I Be Arrested for a DUI in My Driveway?
A DUI is not something that always happens on the road. It could be in a parking lot, on a private road, or even your driveway. The statute does not allow private property as a defense to a DUI, and a DUI can occur on almost any solid surface in the state. This is...
Does Colorado Have Dram Shop Laws?
In a drunken driving case, the driver of the motor vehicle that was under the influence and caused the accident is civilly and criminally at fault for his or her actions. However, you may find you are the co-defendant of a personal injury lawsuit if dram shop laws...
What is a Witness Impeachment?
Experienced and Compassionate Criminal Defense Attorney Serving the Accused in Colorado When there is an opposing witness testifying, litigants have the right to challenge the truthfulness of that witness. In some cases, they might even challenge their own witnesses....
Fact or Fiction: Diabetes Can Cause You to Fail a Breath Test?
Defense Attorneys Fighting for Colorado Drivers who Failed a Breath Test due to Diabetes Diabetes and hypoglycemia have been found to cause significant motor vehicle accidents and errors today. However, one area that was only recently discovered what that it could...
Why the DUI Arrest Process Involves the DMV
Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting on Behalf of Colorado Springs Drivers with DUI Arrests In the state of Colorado, a DUI arrest not only involves law enforcement and the district attorney’s office; it also includes the department of motor vehicles. Administrative...
Is There Such Thing as a False DUI Reading?
Defense Attorney Assisting Drivers with False DUI Reading throughout the Colorado Springs Area If you are pulled over and suspected of a DUI, you will be administered a breathalyzer test by the officer. These breathalyzer tests, however, are not always accurate. A...
The Harsh Realities of a Domestic Violence Conviction
Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting Domestic Violence Convictions for the Accused throughout Colorado Domestic violence charges are very serious. Even if you are innocent, there is not much evidence required for you to be convicted of domestic violence. So if you are...
Exploring the Marijuana DUI Statistics
DUI Defense Attorney Fighting Marijuana DUI Charges in Colorado Colorado officers and courts have not tracked cannabis-involved DUIs before 2014. However, after cannabis was legalized in the state, the court system began monitoring the number of cannabis DUIs. From...


