The Heat Is On: A Resolution for Responsible Driving in 2016
As the snow gently falls, the atmosphere is filled with holiday cheer. Still, for Colorado residents, it also signals the commencement of the final high DUI enforcement period of 2015 – The Heat Is On. The Heat Is On is a crucial campaign led by Colorado police and the Colorado Department of Transportation to combat […]
What Does It Mean to Plead No Contest in a DUI Case?
If you find yourself arrested and accused of driving under the influence, there are several potential outcomes. Should the evidence fail to adequately support the charges, the best-case scenario would be a verdict of not guilty. Alternatively, you may be convicted and subjected to penalties in accordance with Colorado law. As a first-time offender, you […]
What Is Considered Refusal to Cooperate with DUI Tests?
Merely by driving a vehicle in Colorado, you implicitly consent to undergo impairment tests when requested by law enforcement. Declining to participate in these tests will lead to an automatic one-year suspension of your driver’s license for the initial refusal, and the courts may consider this refusal as evidence against you. However, there are various […]
Colorado Supreme Court Takes DUI Case – Will It Change Colorado Law?
In a rare and intriguing turn of events, the Colorado Supreme Court grapples with a compelling case challenging the felony DUI law. The protagonist is a man who, astonishingly, has been stopped eight times for suspected drunk driving. This unprecedented case, making waves through the judicial system, raises significant questions about the application of attempted […]
How Do Drug Possession Laws Differ in Colorado?
In recent years, the legalization of recreational marijuana has sparked numerous debates and challenges, especially concerning road safety. While studies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that marijuana impairment may not be as severe as alcohol impairment, the question of identifying and penalizing drugged drivers remains a significant concern. Traditional field sobriety tests […]
Former Councilman Left Out in the Cold after DUI Tantrum
IA, a former councilman from the Snowmass Village board, has recently faced the consequences of his DUI and criminal mischief conviction, resulting in fines exceeding $13,000. In January, he is set to receive a jail sentence lasting anywhere from 10 days to 18 months. The fines imposed on the councilman encompass not only those related […]
The Debate Surrounding Marijuana Breathalyzers: A Closer Look at Hound Labs’ Solution
In recent years, the legalization of recreational marijuana has sparked numerous debates and challenges, especially concerning road safety. While studies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that marijuana impairment may not be as severe as alcohol impairment, the question of identifying and penalizing drugged drivers remains a significant concern. Traditional field sobriety tests […]
D’oh! DUI?: Don’t Snort Cocaine When a Cop Stops You
In the quiet streets of Seattle, an unexpected encounter unfolded, leading to the arrest of a 73-year-old man on narcotics possession charges. What started as a routine traffic stop for driving without headlights at night took an extraordinary turn when the elderly driver, oblivious to the approaching consequences, decided to indulge in a questionable activity. […]
Where Did the .08 BAC Legal Limit Come From?
Being pulled over and registering a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above can lead to a DUI “per se” charge, irrespective of visible symptoms of intoxication. This threshold has its roots in the 1980s when Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) spearheaded a national campaign to tighten drunk driving laws. In this article, we […]
The Consequences of a Drunk Driving Scheme: A Cautionary Tale
In the wee morning hours in Wayne, New Jersey, a woman leaving the bars after 3 a.m. faced a dilemma. Drunk and contemplating the risk of being pulled over for driving under the influence, she hatched what she believed to be a genius and devious plan. Little did she know that her seemingly foolproof scheme […]