Will HB 1043 Curb Repeat Drunk Drivers?
Colorado lawmakers are one step closer to increasing the penalties for repeat DUI offenders after the House Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced HB 1043. Under the current set of DUI laws, repeat offenders face only misdemeanor charges, even after multiple convictions. If HB 1043 passes into law, serial drunk drivers could be convicted of a felony after their […]
How are Colorado’s Marijuana DUI Laws Different from Other States?
Driving while stoned is illegal in all 50 states, but not all DUI laws are the same. Colorado’s drug-related driving laws are a bit different than most other places in the country, making it more likely that drivers can reduce or beat marijuana DUI charges. Here in the Centennial State, we use a system called “permissive […]
Native American Reefer-endums May Bring Legal Weed to All States
Native Americans may soon have a new cash crop on their hands with the release of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Policy Statement Regarding Marijuana Issues in Indian Country, also known as the 2014 Tribal Marijuana Memo. So in case you were planning a trip to one of the four U.S. states where recreational weed […]
High and Mighty: The Military Ban on Marijuana Use
Marijuana legalization has been a big hit in the state of Colorado, leading to rejoice from fans of Mountain Dew and Funyuns statewide. However, not everyone can bust out their rolling papers and gravity bongs just yet; military members in our state are still at risk of reprimand if they partake of pot. According to United […]
Busted! Guess What Internet Sensation Was Arrested for DUI?
Avoiding arrest after being suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) can be extremely difficult – even if you are an attractive woman with three boobs. A few weeks ago, Jasmine Tridevil became an internet sensation after falsely claiming she had three boobs. Tridevil claimed to have paid a plastic surgeon $20,000 to attach a […]
Marijuana Edibles: Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery – Including Cars
Marijuana edibles come in many different forms – brownies, pop-tarts, lemonade, lollipops and cookies, but they can pack a punch that is many times more potent than what users are expecting. Some may assume that many who drive under the influence of marijuana are being busted because they smell like Marley Fest, and that edibles […]
Ty Lawson Foul: Saying Yes to the Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests are extremely difficult to pass, even if you are a professional athlete with amazing balance and dexterity. According to SI.com, Ty Lawson, the Denver Nugget’s point guard, was arrested last week after police suspected him of driving under the influence. Police initially pulled over the basketball star for going 61 mph in a […]
Will the Supreme Court End Marijuana Legalization in Colorado?
A few weeks ago, Nebraska and Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against Colorado before the U.S. Supreme Court in a rare move of states suing other states. So what got our neighbors’ underwear all up in a bunch? The marijuana legalization laws, of course. They claim our pot laws have negatively affected their states by bringing […]
D’oh DUI?: The Parked Car
It has been a while since we have run our “D’oh DUI?” series and we have seen some interesting cases, so far. Whether it’s been a Zamboni, a golf cart, a bicycle, or a horse carriage, the suspects have all been charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Today’s incident comes to us from Florida, where a call was […]
Skiing (and Boarding) While Intoxicated
It’s time for ski season in Colorado and the resorts are starting to open. This is an especially fun time of year for winter sports fanatics. Most of the opening day celebrations are filled with costumes, music, alcohol, and more and more frequently, marijuana. As you start to celebrate ski season keep in mind that […]