A field sobriety test is used to determine whether a driver is intoxicated. Three kinds of tests are standardized for use in the field and endorsed by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.What is the walk and turn test?With the walk and turn test,...
Month: November 2016
Victims can’t drop charges, even in domestic violence cases
A person facing charges related to domestic violence often holds out hope that a reconciliation will put an end to the criminal charges. That isn't how these things work, in most cases, so it is important for those facing domestic violence charges to understand...
Man sentenced to vehicular homicide for drunk driving accident
No one wants to hurt another person in a moment of foolishness, but drunk drivers often find themselves in just this situation. Unfortunately, those same drivers often make the double mistake of being overcome by the weight of the situation and making things much...
Underage drinking and driving: The ways to talk to teens
Underage drinking can get a minor into a lot of trouble with the law. As a parent, you may be looking into ways to talk to your child about underage drinking, so you can try to prevent any underage arrests or drinking-related issues. It's important to be clear and...
Expressed Consent: What It Is Why It Matters
In a nutshell, Colorado's "expressed consent" laws are problematic and confusing for drivers, and reason to celebrate for law enforcement. As a driver in Colorado it is in your best interest to know what expressed consent is, what it means for you, and what you should...
Determining blood alcohol concentration methods vary
When you are stopped for the suspicion of drunk driving, you will likely be asked to submit to testing to determine your blood alcohol concentration. This information is likely going to be used in a criminal case against you. Interestingly, there are several forms of...
Greater recreational freedom entails greater responsibility
It's no secret that one of the big winners of the recent election was the turning tide of public opinion regarding marijuana, with nearly all of the states who had legalization initiatives on their ballots passing them. Of course, Colorado has been blazing that...
What is the importance of a breath test?
If you're stopped for driving erratically, you may be asked to take a blood alcohol concentration test in the form of a Breathalyzer test. This test helps police understand if you are intoxicated by definition of the law. If you are, then you may immediately be...
Address traffic violations quickly after they occur
In one of our recent posts, we discussed how the eve of Thanksgiving is the biggest night for drinking of the entire year. That day is only one of the possible party days people will face in the next couple of months as we make our way through the winter holiday...
Pro football exec receives domestic violence prevention award
Many heads were turned recently when an executive vice president with the National Football League was presented with the Champions of Change award by University of Colorado Denver's Center on Domestic Violence. It recognized his role in strengthening the league's...