When an Ignition Interlock Device Becomes a Tool for DUI
Chores are a fairly typical part of being a child. Your parents cook you food, drive you to school and soccer practice, and make sure you’ve got a roof over your head – naturally, it makes sense that you would be willing to take care of small duties around the house in exchange for the […]
The Bus Heist by a Blacked-Out Driver
Public transit is one of the best ways to avoid the problem of driving after a night out drinking. For one drunk Colorado man, though, taking the bus led to 90 days of jail, a court ordered DUI program and 48 hours of community service. And when we say “taking the bus,” we mean it […]
A Ruff Time for This Drunk Driver
A Colorado Springs man barked up the wrong tree when police flagged him down after he failed to stop at a red light. The man had a warrant out for his arrest for a previous DUI charge, which may have motivated his next action: speeding off. A short time after, his vehicle was spotted driving […]
Is Legalizing Powdered Alcohol a Good Idea?
The Colorado state government has had a lukewarm reception to the newest fad in drinking, a product called Palcohol. Recently approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Palcohol combines the high alcohol content of liquor with the portability of a powder – perfect for backpackers who want to enjoy a cocktail in […]
D’Oh DUI?: The Case of the Accidental Thief
Alcohol is a powerful drug. It lowers inhibitions and can make people do things they might never do sober. Picture the following, for example: a man visiting out-of-town family or friends celebrates a little too hard. Midnight comes, and he just wants to go home, so he grabs his keys and mistakenly decides he’s sober […]
D’oh DUI?: This One’s Anything But Vanilla
Our latest “D’oh DUI” highlights a sobering fact: alcoholism is a vicious disease. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 17 million adults in 2012 had an alcohol use disorder, meaning that their drinking habits profoundly and negatively affected other aspects of their lives. One New York woman’s unconventional drinking habit […]
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 […]
My Teenager Was Ticketed for Minor in Possession, Now What?
Uh oh… your teenager just got a minor in possession ticket. What happens now? That will largely depend on the details. These are a few of the consequences that might be felt by your driving and/or college age adolescent. The State now treats underage marijuana and alcohol use similarly. And, although there are slight […]