While no one knows when alcohol was invented or discovered, we do know it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. Though it is woven into our past and present, many of us aren't familiar with what exactly alcohol is, why it affects us and how...
Month: September 2014
How do you get your Colorado driver’s license back?
The causes for suspension of a Colorado driver’s license can include everything from street racing to attempting to elude a police officer to leaving the scene of an accident. Of course, suspensions can also be handed down because a person is convicted of driving...
NFL’s Denver players have had legal problems, too
For the past couple of weeks, Denver sports reports have been filled with stories of NFL players accused of domestic violence, child abuse and more. While our Denver Broncos have not been front and center in the latest scandals, they have certainly snagged their share...
Do I have the right to refuse a Colorado DUI sobriety test?
Most of our Denver readers are aware of constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly and so on. But even in a nation with such a long and proud tradition of upholding the rights of the individual, it is sometimes difficult to know if...
Fighting breathalyzer test assumptions
We often go through our days placing trust in technology. We assume our computers, cars, phones, refrigerators and other devices will work as designed. If they don’t function properly, it can mean expensive repairs or replacement.Police departments do much the same...
Is marijuana making Colorado more dangerous?
When one of the nation’s leading newspapers cites Colorado as a reason for voters to reject marijuana legalization, it’s time to ask if allowing recreational use of marijuana has made our state more dangerous.The Washington Post recently said voters in the District of...
Underage drinking: “it hasn’t really changed over the years”
For some readers, it was just a few years ago that they either took part in high school drinking or heard of the parties while they were in school. For other readers, the memories have dimmed over the many years since last got together with young friends to have beer...
Should everyone have their own breathalyzer?
Technology changes so quickly today that it’s virtually impossible to keep up. All sorts of inanimate things are now “smart”: phones, watches, microwaves and burglar alarm systems, to name just a few. Less publicized is the proliferation of technology that rides along...
Urban legends about drinking and driving
Urban legends can be found on virtually every subject, from health matters (“sleeping with raw onions on your feet can cure illness!”) to stories of alligators in sewers and the guy who used a microwave oven to dry his hair. Amusing, perhaps, but not true.Urban...
How an ignition interlock can help restore your ability to drive
In our previous post, we discussed what an ignition interlock device is and why someone might have one in their vehicle. We're continuing that discussion with a look at how an ignition interlock can help a Colorado residents regain their ability to drive. For...