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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 Springs DUI Defense Attorney Explains Plea Bargains After being arrested for a DUI, it is likely that you will be approached by a prosecutor to strike a plea deal. This may include pleading to a lesser offense, but avoiding the hassles of trial. While...
Experienced Attorney Providing DUI Defense for Colorado Springs After a DUI conviction, which consequence should you most worry about? From the potential jail time to administrative penalties, there is plenty to worry about. But, one thing that most criminal...
There is a common misconception about marijuana use and driving a vehicle in the state of Colorado. Too many drivers assume that if marijuana is legal to possess, it is legal to use while operating a vehicle. In reality, marijuana is a controlled substance – like...
A DUI comes with more than just the risk of jail time or even a license suspension. If you are convicted of a DUI (even as a first-time offender), you will have fines. These fines are not just reserved for court fees, but also include your attorney’s fees,...
Alcohol and driving a vehicle do not mix – and the state of Colorado has strict statutes for proving just that. But, it is important to know that a DUI does not just involve how much alcohol is in your bloodstream – it also involves open containers that are found...
Some states employ the lookback period. This period assesses prior DUI convictions back by a certain number of years (such as two, five, or seven). If you have had previous convictions within the lookback period, those previous convictions would determine if your new...
As a licensed driver in the state of Colorado, you are required to obey all applicable driving laws from the moment when you get behind the wheel. Some of these laws tell you how to properly operate your vehicle, but others specifically pertain to when you are...
A DUI arrest in Colorado Springs generally results in two cases: One with the criminal courts and one with the Colorado DMV. One can result in jail time, and the other can result in a loss of your driving privileges (temporarily or permanently). These two cases...
Colorado takes impaired driving seriously and has made offenders their target for reform. For that reason alone, it is imperative that anyone arrested for a DUI or impaired driving seek immediate legal counsel. The potential penalties for a guilty conviction are...
The Ignition Interlock Device (IID), is a device that is installed on your vehicle to prohibit you from driving while under the influence of alcohol. It will require that you give a breath sample before the engine can start. If the device detects any level of alcohol...
Picture this: you have been found guilty of a DUI in the state of Colorado. As a result, the DMV has suspended your driver’s license. Depending on if this is your first offense or not, you could lose your license for a few months or years. Now you must take public...
When you are initially arrested for a DUI, you are often thinking about the short-term, such as how you will hire an attorney, if you will spend the night in jail, or whether or not you’ll lose your license. But, have you thought much about the long-term? There are...
If you are charged with a DUI in Colorado on or off your military installation, you could face judicial, as well as non-judicial, punishments. It is important to understand all potential consequences of such convictions and seek professional assistance from a defense...
Colorado Springs DUI Defense Lawyer If you are convicted of a DUI, your auto insurance company has the right to raise your auto insurance rates – regardless of whether or not you are due for a renewal. While you may be initially concerned with going to jail during...
Colorado’s Governor, John Hickenlooper, has signed a new document for legislation that offers harsher punishments for repeat DUI offenders. It will now be a felony to be a repeat offender; up until now, Colorado was one of the few states that did not have a standard...
To err is human – and police and prosecutors are not immune from that fact. If you have been arrested or are being charged with a DUI, certain errors could result in your DUI case being dismissed. It is important to separate the facts from the myths in these types of...
Many people believe that there is nothing a person can do to defend a DUI charge in Colorado. However, this is far from the truth. In fact, there are a number of defenses that, when supported by evidence, can lead to your case’s dismissal or acquittal, or a favorable...
Police often rely on a driver’s performance on a field sobriety tests to prove that he or she was driving under the influence. However, field sobriety tests are less than perfect, and sometimes completely sober drivers fail these tests. Here, we discuss three ways...
Am I going to go to Jail for my DUI? What do I do when stopped for a DUI? Am I going to lose my license? Will I lose my license for my first offense? Answer: It is a definite possibility. It is important to immediately contact me after you receive your first DUI...
The Process Following a DUI Arrest in Colorado Complaint and Summons In the beginning stages of your case, you will receive a complaint, which is simply a description of the charges against you. Next, you will receive a summons which compels you to appear in...
A High-Level Look at Colorado DUI Penalties A first-time DUI arrest in Colorado carries potentially serious penalties, including: 12 points against your license Up to one year in jail License suspension (9 months) Monetary fines ($600 to 1,000) Community service (48...
Colorado has two levels of alcohol-related driving offenses, and both are based on the measurement of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the body. These two levels are Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). For many out of state...
If you or a loved one is facing an underage driving under the influence charge, your first call needs to be to an experienced defense attorney. Underage drinking and driving cases involve very special circumstances that a DUI defense lawyer can handle quickly and...
If you are facing a second or third DUI offense in Colorado, hiring an attorney is essential to resolving your case in a positive manner. You simply can't do it on your own. The penalties for repeat DUI violations can be quite severe, and you want an experienced...