One of the key pieces of evidence for the police when they accuse someone of driving under the influence of alcohol is the breath test. A blood test is also a very strong piece of evidence, but essentially they both amount to one thing: a scientific piece of evidence...
Month: February 2016
Why are pre-trial motions so critical in DUI cases?
As we have mentioned so many times prior to this, getting a lawyer when you have been accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is absolutely vital. Today, we're going to focus in on just one of the details during a DUI case at trial, and why having...
Number of DUIDs have decreased in Colorado in the last 2 years
Driving under the influence is serious charge with a serious reputation. Many people only think of the acronym "DUI" in terms of a driver who drank too much alcohol. However, there are cases where people get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of...
11 DUIs: man held after yet another DUI
It wasn't even three weeks ago that we brought you the story of a man who was arrested for the 10th time on the charge of driving under the influence. That's an astonishing number of DUI arrests, but one of the other main points from that story is that the media likes...
Financial toll of a DUI: consider these important factors
When you are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, there are a number of consequences that accompany the accusation. For example, your personal reputation will be damaged. Your friends and family may view you differently or treat you differently. There...
Colorado DUI patrol catches 276 people during Super Bowl weekend
Last week, we wrote a post that served as a warning to Colorado residents about drinking during the Super Bowl and then getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Many people heeded that warning -- and unfortunately, many people didn't. According to a task force of...
Cars aren’t the only vehicle that can trigger a DUI
When you hear about a drunk driving case, chances are you aren't thinking about it occurring on a body of water. However, boating under the influence is a very real charge, and it carries many of the same penalties that a DUI has. The penalties are largely influenced...
There is a lot to consider after being charged with a DUI offense
Last week, we wrote about how Super Bowl Sunday is statistically a heightened day when it comes to drunk driving offenses. Now that Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone -- and the hometown Denver Broncos have raised the Lombardi Trophy -- there will be plenty of...
New program celebrated as repeat DUI breakthrough
A new program that began in South Dakota is making headlines for it's effectiveness when it comes to keeping repeat DUI offenders sober. The program is straightforward and not particularly advanced in a technological sense. But the efficacy of the program has been...
The rare condition that can lead to strange breath test results
Most people know that if they choose to drive here in Colorado after they have consumed alcohol, they run the risk of getting pulled over by police and may face DUI charges. It's for this very reason that a lot of people choose to remain sober before driving or wait...