Over the last few years, new laws regarding the legalization of marijuana in Colorado have brought many new factors into question. One of these issues regards the combination of marijuana use and driving, which, like alcohol use and driving is still illegal, despite...
Month: February 2017
Can your broken headlight lead to DUI charges?
Whether you are the proud owner of a brand new, high-power turbo sports car, or you are happy driving the same old pre-owned vehicle you got a great deal on at the used car lot, car maintenance is a necessary part of keeping your car on the road. Regularly checking...
What is vehicular manslaughter?
If you've been involved in a car accident, there's a chance you could be accused of vehicular homicide or manslaughter. There is a particularly high chance of this if you've been charged with a DUI for driving with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08 percent or...
Young girl may have died from domestic violence
Domestic violence is always heartbreaking, but it is even more so when its victims are innocent children. Recently, a 2-year-old girl from Westminster died, and authorities suspect domestic violence played a part after finding that the young girl suffered head...
Repeat DUI offender gets 10 years
Nearly a year ago, in February of 2016, a man crashed his vehicle into the patrol car of an Adams County deputy, leaving the deputy gravely injured. The victim suffered two fractured vertebrae, while the driver has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison following...
Think carefully when you are pulled over for drunk driving
In a recent blog post, we discussed a case of a man who was sent to prison for his ninth DUI conviction. While this is a fairly extreme case of felony DUI, it is a stark reminder that drunk driving is a very serious crime.We know that many people don't mean any harm...
Ninth DUI leads to felony conviction for Colorado man
Colorado's recent felony DUI expansion was brought to bear in a very real way recently, during the sentencing of a man who had numerous prior DUI convictions across several states. The defendant was appearing to face his ninth DUI charge in Colorado.The district...
The location of alleged crimes can impact charges
People who are facing criminal charges have likely heard that there are specific protections they have as they go through the court system. The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution protects defendants from double jeopardy. This means that you can't be charged with the...
Why do felony DUI penalties vary so much?
When laws change, it can be for the better or worse. In the case of those facing a felony conviction in Colorado for driving under the influence, it can actually work to your benefit. In fact, because the guidelines are so loose, it's possible to receive no...
What are teen driving bans in Colorado?
Teens have many driving restrictions imposed on them, and many of those restrictions are for good reason. For instance, did you know that teens in Colorado have a passenger limit? For the first six months of a teen's license, there can be no passengers under the age...