2 Thornton police officers shot in Orchard Farms neighborhood north of Denver, suspect deceased
Two Thornton police officers were shot in the Orchard Farms neighborhood, just north of Denver, on Wednesday morning. The suspect was later found deceased inside a home. Police responded to a residence on Columbine Street, in the 16000 block, after reports of gunfire around 8 a.m. Officers advised the public to avoid the area near […]
Colorado Police Search for Driver Who Intentionally Hit Pedestrian After Being Told to Slow Down
Thornton police are searching for a suspect involved in intentionally striking a pedestrian earlier this month. The incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. on September 13 in the 12600 block of York Street, near Eastlake Montessori School. According to investigators, the pedestrian yelled at the driver of a 1997 black Honda Civic to slow down as […]
Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash near Denver’s City Park
A 50-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of fleeing the scene of a fatal accident near City Park, as reported by the Denver Police Department. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at East 18th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard on the night of September 8. One driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to the […]
What Happens If I Get a DUI While Visiting Colorado?
Tourism is up in Colorado (three guesses as to why), and with the number of new Colorado visitors coming to enjoy our gorgeous landscapes and the, uh, exotic flora, as it were, we’re seeing more and more people put themselves at risk of DUI and DUI-D charges. So, with this in mind, what should Colorado […]
Is the Legal Limit for Marijuana in the Blood Too High?
In the ever-evolving landscape of marijuana legalization, one hotly debated topic in Colorado is the legal limit for THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in the blood concerning drugged driving. At present, the threshold is set at five nanograms per milliliter of blood, but divergent opinions persist on whether this limit is appropriate. Some argue it is too […]
A New Look for Colorado’s Edible Marijuana
The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has been a subject of ongoing concern, particularly when it comes to edibles. One of the primary worries revolves around the fact that many marijuana-infused edibles lack any physical indication that they contain THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. This has raised alarms about the potential for accidental ingestion, […]
Broncos Fans: Ride These October Game Buses, Stay DUI-Free!
If you bleed orange and blue for the Denver Broncos, there’s exciting news on the transportation front that’s sure to make your game-day experience even more memorable. The Colorado Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Broncos, has introduced a game-changing initiative for fans residing in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Introducing the Bustang to […]
Saddle Up Responsibly: Navigating Colorado’s DUI Laws on Horseback with Thomas & Ahnell, LLC
If you think riding a horse under the influence in Colorado is all fun and games, you might want to rein in those notions. While the law won’t slap you with DUI charges for horsing around, recent incidents in other states, like Pennsylvania, show that things can take an unexpected turn when a carriage gets […]
SCRAM CAMs Track Milestone 500,000 Drunk Drivers
Law enforcement agencies continuously strive to enhance their tools for identifying and monitoring drunk driving. In 2003, Colorado-based Alcohol Monitoring Systems (AMS) introduced the SCRAM CAM, a revolutionary transdermal alcohol monitoring device capable of detecting alcohol consumption through sweat. Fast forward to the present, the SCRAM CAM has achieved a significant milestone, with over 500,000 […]
If Pot Clubs Become Legal, Will They Be Liable for Drugged Driving?
In the coming November, Coloradans will face a pivotal decision that could reshape the state’s social landscape: the vote on the Neighborhood-Supported Cannabis Consumption Initiative. If successful, this initiative will pave the way for public places with city permits to legally allow marijuana consumption. Dubbed as “pot bars,” these establishments could become a common sight […]