Underage DUI in Colorado: Legal Consequences and the Importance of Legal Representation
In the early hours of the morning, a Pennsylvania motorist found himself at a DUI checkpoint, facing a routine stop by law enforcement. Little did the officers know that this seemingly typical DUI stop would take a bizarre and alarming turn. As the clock neared 4 a.m., a 19-year-old individual behind the wheel was approached […]
Colorado Legislators Lead the Charge with the LUCID Act: Addressing Drugged Driving Concerns in the Age of Legalized Marijuana
As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the United States, concerns about drugged driving have become increasingly prevalent. In response to these concerns, two Colorado legislators, Jared Polis and Ed Perlmutter, have taken a proactive stance by endorsing the Limited Unsafe Cannabis-Inspired Driving (LUCID) Act. This legislation aims to address the challenges of drugged driving […]
Understanding Vehicular Assault Charges in Colorado
DUI arrests often come with accompanying charges. If you hurt someone in a DUI accident, for example, you could be charged with the crime of vehicular assault. Vehicular assault is a felony in Colorado, even for first timers. The specific language of the law is as follows: Class 4 Felony Vehicular Assault: The defendant unlawfully drove […]
The Impact of DUI Convictions on Commercial Drivers: Protecting Your CDL
When you drive for a living, a DUI conviction can be devastating. Commercial drivers facing DUI charges should be familiar with the consequences of a conviction. For drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), there are separate considerations that must be made in regards to your drivers’ licenses. Consequences of a Commercial Vehicle DUI When a CDL driver […]
Understanding the Consequences: DUI with Child in Car in Colorado
Experiencing a DUI arrest is a distressing ordeal on its own. Still, the situation becomes significantly worse if you had a child in your vehicle at the time of the incident. In Colorado, driving under the influence of a child passenger can lead to charges of dependency and neglect and, in some cases, child abuse. […]
Is Smoking Weed on Probation Legal in Colorado?
For the past 15 years, Colorado has allowed medical marijuana use, but if you were on probation and tested positive for marijuana, you could face serious consequences. As of early May, people on probation no longer have to worry; Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law a bill that allows the usage of marijuana by […]
Understanding Blood Alcohol Content (BAC): Impairment Levels and Legal Limits for Responsible Drinking and Driving
The legal driving limit for a person’s blood alcohol content is .08, but not everyone knows exactly what that means. So, we thought we would break down BAC for our readers to get a better idea of the levels of impairment and how they correlate with BAC. Bear in mind that there is no set definition for […]
Checkpoint Colorado: 100 Days of DUI Checkpoints
Memorial Day weekend kicked off another period of strict DUI enforcement under the banner of “Checkpoint Colorado,” a 100-day period meant to combat the rise in impaired driving that often follows Memorial Day. Until Labor Day, you can expect to see more patrol cars on the road looking for the telltale signs of drunk or high drivers: […]
Colorado Man Arrested in Nebraska with 37 Pounds of Marijuana
A Colorado man was arrested in Nebraska in mid-May after police stopped him for following another vehicle too closely. An investigation of the man’s minivan found 37 pounds of marijuana stuffed into the air compressor. Incidents like this one have led to lawsuits against the state of Colorado by Nebraska and Oklahoma, where our neighbor […]
D’oh! DUI?: Stopped for DUI at a DUI Hearing
Alcohol can be a complement to many situations – to make a dance party more free and lively, to pair off with a fine meal or to relieve stress after a long day at work. There are also many situations where drinking alcohol is totally inappropriate – not the least of which is when you […]