Everyone is aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Everyone knows that if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is measured at .08 or higher, you’re going to be charged with a DUI. But what about DUI charges involving marijuana use? This has been a persistent...
Month: August 2020
Is that Colorado traffic ticket a minor sting or major ouch?
Many Colorado motorists considering the above blog headline likely align with the former view. They hardly relish a roadside encounter with law enforcement that leaves them holding a citation and demand-to-pay notice, but they regard the matter as a one-off intrusion...
Speak up if you intend to remain silent
Movies and television shows have made all of us aware that we have a right to remain silent if we’re placed under arrest. But have you ever stopped to think about what this right really means? Can you really just refuse to say anything to the police? You have to...
Appeals court issues key Colorado sex offender registry ruling
Here’s a hypothetical we pose today for Colorado readers of our blog posts at the Denver criminal defense law firm of Shazam Kianpour & Associates. To wit: Imagine that you were convicted of a sexual crime and dutifully complied with the sentencing dictates...
Labor Day brings revelry for some, DUI-linked misery for others
Summer Strikeout. Saturation Saturday. The Heat Is On. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The names are different, but the intent is the same. And that is this: the arrest and conviction of as many Colorado motorists as possible on drunk driving charges. State drivers...
How accurate are breath tests?
Most officers in Colorado rely on breath tests to build their case, but the field sobriety tests that they use may not give accurate readings. These false positive or inaccurate results can put drivers at risk of unnecessary charges and harsher penalties. Colorado...
What are the essentials regarding robbery in Colorado?
People hear the word “robbery” all the time. There was a robbery at the bank. He was a robbery victim. It seems clear enough, doesn’t it? A robbery conjures up images of violence and forceful taking. Is there anything more to it than the simple notion of a wrongdoer...
How serious is a Colorado shoplifting charge?
We note the lament of an alleged criminal offender who might say something like, “I just tried the necklace on but forgot to pay for it.” We also note at the proven Denver criminal defense law firm of Shazam Kianpour & Associates the strong likelihood that...
What is the difference between a DUI and a DWAI?
Many people in Colorado understand that drunk driving is a criminal offense. However, there can be some confusion over the two different drunk driving charges. Depending on someone’s situation, an intoxicated driver could be charged with a DUI or a DWAI. Unless...