There are three kinds of blood alcohol content tests that can be performed. If you are showing signs of intoxication, you may be asked to take one.The first kind is a breath test. This is the most common method used today. Breathalyzers work by measuring how much...
Month: September 2016
Underage drinking and driving means severe penalties
People who haven't yet reached the legal drinking age of 21 years old can face very serious charges if they are found driving after consuming alcohol. These charges can mean that your entire life is going to change because of one seemingly small mistake. We know that...
What should you know about drinking and driving when underage?
A minimum age of 21 helps save lives by preventing teens and young adults from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated. The laws limit who can purchase and drink alcohol as well as limiting the amount of alcohol a minor can have in his or her...
Woman faces sexual assault charges for sex with a teenage boy
Sexual assault crimes are not always violent ordeals or the result of unwanted sexual advances. In some cases, sexual assault charges can stem from ostensibly consensual behavior between individuals whom the law does not deem both capable of sexual consent. A Denver...
Drinking Away Your Children
Divorce and related family law issues such as child custody and visitation have the potential to intersect with other areas of the law. When faced with DUI charges, it is critical to make sure your case is resolved in a way that does not jeopardize your parental...
Sex-related crimes involving children have strict penalties
Sex-related crimes of any sort are difficult to have to stand against. When the crime is one that involves a child, it can be especially difficult for defendants to fight back against the claims of the prosecution. Understanding some of the basic points about criminal...
Colorado man attempts to kill his young son in car accident
A grizzly scene concluded much better than it was meant to recently, when a Colorado man was unsuccessful in his attempt to kill his 2-year-old son. The man is currently facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, child abuse, possession of a controlled substance...
What are traffic violations?
If you're stopped for a traffic violation, you may be frustrated with receiving a ticket or being required to show up in court. Here are a few quick facts about what you can do next. What are a few different traffic violations? Speeding, running a stop sign, running...
Traffic stop yields drug charges, murder suspects
A routine traffic stop took an unexpected turn recently and resulted in arrests for three individuals suspected of the murder of a Colorado man. Officers in Illinois found that a car they had pulled over belonged to a man whose body had later been found, while the car...
Drug cultivation and manufacturing charges are serious
Federal and state laws make it illegal to cultivate or manufacture substances that aren't legal. These can include marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. Generally, criminal charges for manufacturing or cultivating are felony charges that can...