For many drivers in Colorado Springs, coming upon a DUI sobriety checkpoint can trigger immediate anxiety—even when they’ve done nothing wrong. Flashing lights, uniformed officers, and mandatory stops can make anyone’s heart race. And in a state where DUI enforcement...
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Drugged Driving vs. Drunk Driving: Understanding the Differences
When most people think about impaired driving, alcohol is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, drugged driving operating a vehicle while under the influence of prescription drugs, illegal substances, or even certain over-the-counter medications is a...
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...
Is the Requirement for an IID Legal?
Defense Attorney Assisting Colorado Drivers Avoid IID Device Usage After a DUI in Colorado, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) as part of your driver’s license reinstatement requirements. The IID, however, has been receiving media...
What is the Penalty for Lying to the Police?
Experienced Attorney Defends Colorado Drivers for Making False Statements Whether you are being questioned about a crime which you are suspected of committing or whether you are being questioned about a crime someone you know may have committed, it is in your best...
Will You Soon Be Wearing the Breathalyzer Skin Patch?
Colorado Drivers May Escape DUI Charges Due to Wearable Technology Technology is always evolving, and with the growing issue of DUIs in the United States, researchers have been looking for new ways to prevent drunken driving – and potentially keep hundreds out of...
What is Forgery?
Forgery is a serious allegation. It involves the creation or possession of documents that are altered fraudulently. Colorado prohibits writing or forging documents in any way; if you are convicted of forgery, you face serious consequences. Also, being in possession of...


