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...
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Top Criminal Defense Strategies from an Experienced Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
When you are facing criminal charges in Colorado, the strategy your attorney employs can make the difference between a conviction and an acquittal, between years in prison and your freedom. As an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney who has defended...
When Does Extreme Domestic Violence Lead to a Murder Charge?
Domestic Violence and Murder Defense Attorney Serving the Colorado Springs Area Women across the country die each year due to domestic violence. According to the Huffington Post, three women are murdered every day in the United States by a current or former male...
What is a Per Se DUI Law?
DUI Defense Lawyer Protecting Colorado's Citizens Most people know that there are DUI statutes in Colorado, but what many may not realize is that there are also “per se laws” that could land them in jail. A per se law for DUI and DWAI cases means that once you have a...
Examining the Most Common DUI Penalties
Experienced DUI Defense Attorney and DUI Penalties in Colorado Drinking and driving don’t mix. If you are arrested for a DUI and the prosecution convicts you, there will be harsh penalties that you must face. While the statute has strict penalties, there are some...
Five New DUI Laws You Should Know (Colorado Included)
Colorado Springs DUI Defense Lawyer Explains New DUI Laws DUI laws are constantly evolving. Lawmakers want to appear as tough as possible on those who violate drinking and driving laws, so no one is shocked when these laws increase with harsher penalties. However,...
Attorney Christian Schwaner Listed as Top 3 DWI Lawyers in Colorado Springs
The ThreeBestRated.com list for the best DWI attorneys in Colorado Springs, CO has finally been released, and attorney Christian Schwaner is one of them. It is an honor for the law firm to have such recognition, and it speaks to our dedication to our clients to give...
Why Would a Prosecutor Drop Criminal Charges?
Colorado Springs Defense Attorney Using Lack of Evidence to Reduce or Drop Criminal Charges Even if you have been charged with a crime, this does not mean that the prosecutor will take your case to trial. In some cases, the prosecutor may drop the criminal charges...
Could I Lose My Job for Getting a DUI Conviction?
Experienced Defense Attorney Assisting Drivers Convicted of DUI in Colorado Springs From losing your driver’s license to spending time in jail, you have a lot on your plate when arrested for a DUI. However, one question that may not be easily answered is whether your...
Could You be Charged with a DWC? One Man in California Might Be
Colorado Defense Attorney can help if you're stopped for consuming too much Caffeine Caffeine is considered a drug, but a legal one. One man in California is facing an unheard of DUI-type charge that made headlines this past month. After he had cut off a police...
THC Breathalyzers Are Currently Being Tested
Colorado Defense Lawyer Defends Drivers from DUI-Marijuana Charges The THC breathalyzer has been in testing for some time, but now it is available to police officers for field use. The new breath test can detect any new consumption of marijuana-containing food, as...


