If you get behind the wheel when you have your driver's license revoked or suspended, you're risking harsher penalties for taking that risk. There could be situations where you feel you have no choice, and those might be good for building a defense.The penalties for...
Year: 2016
Do You Know What To Do When Pulled Over?
Few things could put a damper on the holidays as much as a DWI arrest on your record. A night of fun - whether at the company holiday party, a family Christmas gathering, or a New Year's Eve party- can quickly turn into a nightmare that haunts you for years if not...
Traffic offenses shouldn’t always just be paid off
In a previous blog post, we discussed some of the penalties that are possible for driving with a suspended driver's license. That is only one type of traffic offense that can have a serious consequence on your life. If you are facing any type of traffic offense, be...
New Denver regulation unfair to businesses
For those in Denver who choose to partake in recreational marijuana, the matter is still not as simple as "it's legal, you can smoke wherever you want." Of course, other substances such as tobacco and alcohol face similar restrictions, too. Despite the passage of...
Accuracy. Accuracy. Accuracy.
The consequences of a DUI conviction are life-changing and that is no exaggeration. Even a DUI arrest can wreak havoc on your personal relationships, insurance costs, and your reputation. With so much at stake, police officers and other law enforcement agents must use...
Teen Drinking Driving: You Have More Power Than You Think
Parents and teens have been at odds for generations. From parents forbidding their kids from listening to Elvis Presley records due to his pelvic dance moves to today's battles over cell phones, the song and dance remains the same. There is one thing that is as true...
What are the three field sobriety tests?
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,...
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...