Navigating Car Insurance After a DUI: What You Need to Know
The aftermath of a D.U.I. conviction often leaves individuals eagerly anticipating the reinstatement of their driving privileges. However, this momentous occasion comes with a significant challenge: securing proper car insurance as a “high-risk” driver. In Colorado, car insurance is not just a luxury; it’s a legal requirement for anyone operating a vehicle. To shed light […]
One Compact to Rule Them All: How Colorado Handles Your Out-of-State DUI
The season of summer weddings and school holidays, road trips, and reunions is finally here. Those far-flung, boozy celebrations arrive just in time for a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving, though, so what’s the deal with getting a DUI in a state other than your own? First of all, the same general rules apply across […]
Why Hiring a Private Investigator in a DUI Case is Only Elementary, Dear Watson
James Allbee is a private investigator with Littleton-based Metro Intelligence Agency; in this guest post, he draws on his years of experience to explain how a private eye can be incredibly advantageous in drunk or drugged-driving cases. A private investigator will help you exponentially in any case, but using one for a DUI or DWAI […]
D’oh! DUI?: Bicycling Whilst Drunk
Now that spring is officially here, it’s ever so tempting to hop on our bicycles, pedal down the Cherry Creek Trail, and maybe stop for a beer or two in the Colorado sunshine on the way home. Steer clear of getting too tipsy, though, or you could earn yourself a DUI. That’s right. In 2012, […]
7 Famous Irishmen with Unlucky Drinking Tales
It’s time to put on some green, trot out the Guinness, and get lucky–don’t use your Irish heritage as an excuse for drinking and driving, though. As a friendly reminder to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly, here are seven famous Irishmen and women who probably should have swapped those last few pints of green beer […]
6 Things We Learned About Marijuana Blood Testing
As the landscape of marijuana legality evolves, drug testing has shifted from merely detecting the presence of cannabis in the body, typically through a urine sample, to more intricate methods aimed at determining the precise quantity of marijuana in one’s system, primarily through blood tests. This transition is not without its complexities and controversies, as […]
D’oh! DUI?: The Toy Car
We’ve devoted a fair amount of posts in this series to all the unconventional contraptions in which you can earn a DUI. Still, now it’s time to return to the dear old automobile itself— in a manner of speaking. Do you remember your very first car? No, not the prized jalopy you drove into your […]
Our Favorite Anti-Drunk Driving New Year’s Eve Ads
As the holiday season draws near, the importance of responsible drinking and the risks linked to driving under the influence is consistently underscored through various awareness campaigns. Despite the undeniable significance of these messages, they frequently become indistinct within the context of conventional public service announcements. To infuse creativity and underscore the point memorably, we’ve […]
7 Things Everyone (Even the Sober) Needs to Know About Holiday Checkpoints
As you head out for another holiday party, Colorado is running its last anti-drunk driving crackdown of the year. Prepare yourself with these seven tips we contributed to a 7News/The Denver Channel article on holiday checkpoints, and read up on just how effective these enforcement campaigns are with our bonus infographic. Drive safe this festive […]
Beyond Cars: Unusual DUI Offenses Involving Unexpected Vehicles
Recently, we introduced a new column to ponder the many modes of transportation that put the “drive” in DUI. And so, as we strolled through downtown Denver this weekend, admiring the twinkly lights and horse-drawn carriages, our first thought was not: “How romantic!” but rather: “Can you get a DUI in that?” It turns out […]