DUI

Will a DUI Hurt Your Military Career? A Fort Carson Service Member’s Guide to Colorado Springs DUI Defense

An off-base DUI near Fort Carson can reach your command, clearance, and rank. Learn how a Colorado Springs DUI defense lawyer protects a service member after a civilian DUI arrest.

How a DUI Lawyer Helps with License Suspension & DMV Hearing in Colorado

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...

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...

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...

Colorado Driver’s License Points FAQ

The state of Colorado, like most states, has a "point system" that is utilized to keep track of traffic offenses for licensed drivers. Get too many points within a certain period of time, and there is the potential to lose your driver's license. Clearly, this could...

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...

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 DUI Survivor’s Guide: What to Expect After Arrest

Experienced Defense Attorney Fighting DUI Charges for Clients in Colorado Springs Drinking and driving is a serious offense in Colorado. Even if you are a first-time offender, being arrested and put into the system is a traumatic event. There are numerous steps law...

Is It Illegal to Ride a Bicycle and Drink in Colorado?

DUI Defense Attorney Fighting for Bicyclists Accused of Drinking and Biking in Colorado Springs You might assume that you can drink and ride a bicycle. After all, you are not operating a motor vehicle. You might even ride your bicycle to avoid a DUI arrest, and assume...

What Are the Possible Outcomes of a DUI Case?

Experienced Defense Lawyer Fighting for Drivers Accused of DUI in the Colorado Springs Area A DUI is a severe charge. Not only do you have the short-term consequences to concern yourself with, such as jail time and loss of your driving license, but you equally have...

Do I Really Need a Lawyer for My Speeding Ticket?

Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting Traffic Citations for Colorado Spring's Drivers A traffic citation is a traffic citation. You might assume that traffic violations are minor; you can represent yourself in traffic court and fight the ticket. So, why hire a traffic...

Will Utah’s Lowered BAC Come to Colorado?

Experienced DUI Defense Attorney Protecting Colorado's Drivers Utah has passed an historic bill. The bill, signed by Utah Governor Gary Herbert, lowers the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit to 0.05 percent. This is the lowest BAC limit in the United...

Drugged Driving: Prescriptions Count, Too

DUI Attorney Discusses Drugged Driving Charges in Colorado Springs, Colorado Most drivers are aware of the seriousness of drinking and driving, and the many laws against it. In Colorado, you might also be aware that it is illegal to drive while drugged. For most...

What Not to Do When Taking Your Field Sobriety Test

DUI Attorney Discusses Field Sobriety Tests and Colorado Springs Drivers After you have been pulled over by law enforcement under the suspicion of drunken driving, you are naturally inclined to be worried. Officers who suspect a motorist of drinking and driving will...

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,...

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...

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...

Will I Go to Jail for My First DUI?

For your first DUI offense, you will likely have administrative and criminal penalties. However, what you may not realize is that, in addition to a DUI, those with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08 percent also face Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)....

DUI Sentences Now Vary Tremendously Under New Felony DUI Law

Colorado’s new felony DUI law has done more than just escalate charges for driving under the influence – it seems to impact the sentencing consistency statewide. Judges are now handing out different sentences for those who are “habitual offenders,” with some convicted...