In our previous blog post, we discussed the fact that Colorado law allows judges discretion when they are handling felony DUI cases. That means that the case you present as your defense could have a big impact on the sentence you receive if you are convicted of the...
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Denver felony DUI law allows judges discretion
Colorado is a state that is often willing to make bold legal moves that produce skepticism both within the state and without. While the notion of "controversial legislation" may immediately bring to mind Colorado's progressive legislation regarding the recreational...
Man pleads to felony DUI, receives probation
A man from Aurora has received a surprising sentencing. The man, who pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, had five prior DUI convictions going into the sentencing hearing for his sixth. Despite this record, he was given only probation.Although the...
Hit-and-run driver allegedly laughed after fatal accident
If you were in an accident and have been accused of drunk driving, you know you have the right to fight that charge. It can quickly become harder to do so if you're accused of mocking or laughing after the accident, though, like in this case. That's why having your...
A DUI doesn’t have to involve alcohol
When we hear about DUI or DWI,charges, many people think they they are alcohol related. That isn't always the case. It is possible to face DUI or DWI charges because of drugs. There are some important facts you should know about drugged driving.Not all drugged driving...
Multiple DUI offenses lead to 14 years in prison for 65-year-old
If you're accused of drinking and driving or being under the influence of drugs behind the wheel, your freedom can be put at risk in Colorado. In fact, if you've been convicted previously, you could be looking at time in prison or hefty fines.The state of Colorado...
Felony DUI and its comparatively harsh consequences, Part 2
We noted in our immediately preceding blog post the notably harsh consequences of a felony DUI conviction as compared with outcomes attached to a misdemeanor offense.Indeed, many people might reasonably deem the outcome of a given felony DUI as draconian.One Colorado...
Felony DUI: This one can really sting
The term "felony DUI" sounds ominous, doesn't it?And for good reason.Many people in Colorado and across the rest of the country who are arrested for and ultimately convicted of a drunk driving offense deal with penalties associated with misdemeanor charges.And even...
Felony DUI for 55-year-old could change his life
A 55-year-old has the unfortunate and dubious distinction of being the first person in Pitkin County, Colorado to be charged with a felony drunk driving crime. The 55-year-old man was accused of the crime last Wednesday after he was cited for either his fourth or...
Shocked and stirred to action
The Colorado man believed that when police showed up, he would be on familiar ground. They would go through arrest procedures that he knew by heart."Give me my ticket and let me get out of here," a Colorado Springs police officer remembers him saying, slurring the...