Acronyms seem to multiply faster and faster every day. While you might LOL at that statement, remember that KISS is a guiding principle in our social media-engulfed culture. However, IRL the acronyms are sometimes easy to figure out and at other times they make us...
Month: October 2014
What’s the worst that can happen after a Halloween DUI?
Denver has a number of college campuses within its city limits and also within the metro area. The University of Colorado, the Community College of Denver, the University of Denver and many others. On a number of those campuses, this Friday night is going to be one of...
How much will a Denver DUI cost me?
According to Numbeo.com, the cost of a 1 km ride in a Denver taxi is about $4 (not including the tip). Utilities here cost about $116 per month for an apartment. A pair of jeans here? $36. A fast-food meal will set you back about $6.And according to the Colorado...
Study: driving after marijuana use doubles car crash risk
NORML and other cannabis activists have been saying it for years: people should use cannabis responsibly and never drive while impaired. It is unlikely to be a shock to anyone who uses marijuana that a new study shows that driving after consuming cannabis can double...
Frightening facts about Halloween DUIs
Regular readers know we recently wrote about the increased law enforcement patrols that will be out next week on Halloween. As you probably recall, Denver area cities and counties are going to roll saturation patrols every night from Thursday, October 30, through...
Starting up a conversation about the ignition interlock
Some Denver drivers who have ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles are not really drivers at all. When the would-be drivers use the ignition interlock, they can sometimes find that the device prevents their vehicle from starting.In some cases,...
Do you need a Denver DUI attorney?
For many people who are pulled over for drunk driving in Denver, there are often certain thoughts and feelings that naturally follow. Embarrassment is one. "I can't believe this happened to me. I hope my neighbors and family don't find out."A feeling of wanting to do...
It’s a fact: a Colorado DUI is no fun
Everyone loves fun. So we thought we would share "fun facts" from the Alcohol: Problems and Solutions website. Among the fun facts is this one about Colorado: the site claims that state law says wine can only be sold in containers of at least 24 hours. Spirits (gin,...
Will Colorado increase DUI enforcement for Halloween?
Halloween used to be a time for children to dress up as ghosts, cowboys and princesses to walk the neighborhood for candy. Today, the holiday is more of an occasion for adults to dress in wild costumes to attend parties with friends.While the get-togethers can be...
Who had more DUIs last year: Adams County or Denver County?
The state of Colorado has an informative website at NoDUIColorado.org. One of its most interesting features is an interactive map of the state which shows the number of DUI arrests in each county last year, as well as the average blood alcohol content (BAC) of the...