The Surprising Breakdown of Costs Behind a DUI: More Than Just a Pricey Mistakea
Consider this: the average cost of a first DUI is a staggering $10,270. Let that number sink in. What could you buy with that much money? A good chunk of a college degree. It’s an excellent used car. A 3D-printed mask of your face. A single 18k gold Apple Watch. The financial consequences of a […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The High Cost of a Drunken Rampage: A Flock of Sheep Left in Tragedy
It was a gloomy day in mid-November when tragedy struck a peaceful field in the San Luis Valley. An alleged intoxicated motorist, careening through the countryside, plowed through a herd of unsuspecting sheep. In the aftermath of this drunken rampage, 42 sheep lost their lives, and several others were left injured and traumatized. It was […]
The Perils of Multiple DUIs: A Colorado Woman’s Unfortunate Escapade
In the State of Colorado, the consequences of multiple DUIs can escalate rapidly, potentially resulting in felony charges. A recent incident in mid-November involving a Pennsylvania woman highlights the alarming path one can take toward such legal complications. What began as a standard DUI arrest evolved into a bizarre series of events that not only […]
What Factors Can Upgrade Your Charges to Aggravated DUI?
Aggravating factors involve specific details or situations that heighten the seriousness or culpability associated with a criminal offense. When a crime is classified as aggravated, it entails the possibility of more severe consequences, including elevated fines, extended periods of imprisonment, or an escalation of the charge to more serious levels, such as felonies. If you […]
Why Black Wednesday is Such a Big Drinking Night
In the United States, Black Friday is a widely recognized phenomenon that either sparks excitement (Sales! Sales! Sales!) or prompts apprehension (Traffic! Crowds! Mass hysteria!). However, fewer people are familiar with Black Wednesday, also known as Blackout Wednesday. Black Wednesday refers to Thanksgiving Eve, when families from across the country gather at the chosen host’s […]