Colorado’s Stricter Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
In early June, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 15-1043 into law, ushering in a new era of stricter penalties for repeat DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offenders. This bill marked a significant shift in how the state handles individuals arrested for four or more DUI offenses. While DUIs were previously considered misdemeanor charges, […]
Colorado’s Felony DUI Law: One Month In
Just over a month ago, Colorado implemented a significant change to its DUI laws, making any fourth DUI conviction a felony offense. Before this change, repeat DUI offenders in the state only faced misdemeanor charges, regardless of the number of offenses committed. The introduction of this new felony DUI law has generated both discussion and […]
The Thin Line Between Salad and Felony: Navigating Marijuana Laws in Georgia and Colorado
In a bizarre twist of events earlier this month, a routine traffic stop by Georgia police led to the discovery of a seemingly innocuous one-pound bag of leafy greens in a sandwich bag within the suspect’s vehicle. Insisting that it was not marijuana but a mere salad, the 26-year-old driver found himself in a peculiar […]
Colorado Felony DUI Bill Now in Effect
On August 5, Colorado marked a significant shift in its approach to combating drunk driving with the enactment of a new felony DUI law. This legislation targets repeat offenders who have accumulated four DUI convictions, imposing stringent consequences that include imprisonment for a period ranging from two to six years and a hefty fine of […]
Pie in the Sky: Navigating the D’oh! of DUI
In the whimsical realm of our everyday lives, cautionary tales have taken on an unexpected cartoonish quality. Picture this: a mundane drive home turns into a slapstick spectacle involving an aggressive driver, a flying pie, and a bizarre pie-themed skirmish that unfolds like a scene from a Looney Tunes episode. Yes, it seems like the […]
Understanding Vehicular Assault Charges in Colorado
DUI arrests often come with accompanying charges. If you hurt someone in a DUI accident, for example, you could be charged with the crime of vehicular assault. Vehicular assault is a felony in Colorado, even for first timers. The specific language of the law is as follows: Class 4 Felony Vehicular Assault: The defendant unlawfully drove […]
Colorado’s Felony DUI Bill Gains Momentum: A Turning Point in DUI Legislation
The felony DUI bill is back from legal limbo. For a while, it seemed like Colorado’s proposal to upgrade repeat DUIs from misdemeanors to felonies was dead in the water, but the bill recently passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by unanimous vote. Versions of this bill have been considered for years, but only now has the state […]
Colorado Suggests Felony Sentences for Multiple DUI Offenders
In 2013, a significant bill surfaced on Colorado’s legal scene, suggesting a noteworthy change in the handling of specific DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offenses. During that period, Colorado did not designate DUI offenses as felonies solely on the basis of repeat occurrences, laying the groundwork for substantial shifts in DUI legislation. The proposed legislation […]