When a Colorado police officer suspects a person of driving under the influence of alcohol, the officer will likely perform a field sobriety test to confirm his or her suspicions. In the eyes of the law, a person is considered intoxicated when a sobriety test...
Month: May 2016
Some DUI cases are, well, a bit more memorable than others
Well, it's quite a picture indeed, and evidence that any police department would submit in a hurry to contest a probable cause challenge questioning why a motorist was stopped on a roadway.There it is: As described in a news account of a stop that eventually resulted...
Express consent in Colorado: The facts
Being stopped by a police officer can be frustrating or even scary for some people, and being asked to take a breath or blood test may surprise you. You must understand the law in Colorado to make sure you comply with the officer's wishes, or you could lose your...
What are some ways a license becomes invalid?
In order to drive legally on Colorado's roadways, you need to have a valid driver's license. If you are pulled over by police officers and don't have a valid driver's license, you can face criminal charges. It is important that anyone who is driving without a valid...
DUI repercussions: Don’t forget the spiked insurance premium
There is a billboard beside an Arizona freeway showing a male motorist being administered a breathalyzer test following a police stop for suspected drunk driving.A prominently displayed message accompanies the image. It reads this: "YOU JUST BLEW $10,000."That might...