An Aurora police sergeant was suspended for yelling and cursing at a teen driver who was allegedly speeding. Captured June 29 on a body camera, the footage showed the sergeant yelling and cursing, then putting her in handcuffs after the driver’s male passenger dropped...
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Criminal expungement in Colorado
Colorado is one of the states that allow expungement for those arrested or convicted of some crimes. Also known as expunction, this court-ordered process involves sealing or setting aside a criminal conviction. Expunging your criminal record can be a tremendous help...
What to know about sealing or expunging a criminal record in Colorado
Anyone who faces criminal charges is worried about the potential punishment involved. However, the charges go onto a criminal record, which can follow the convicted around for years, costing you job opportunities, career advancement, a fruitful military career,...
Work zones can mean hefty fines
Road repair, maintenance and construction crews are out in force during the summer months here in Colorado. This is for good reason since our weather and climate are a serious one-two punch asphalt and road surfaces as well as bridges, ramps and structures. Perhaps...
DUI rates spike in Colorado during Holiday season
The holidays are a busy time for everyone, including Colorado law enforcement. While many industries slow down during the holiday season, the winter months are often some of the busiest for state DUI patrols.This year, Coloradoans can expect extra DUI patrols towards...
E-scooter crash lands Denver man with a DUI charge.
It’s a popular trend in metropolitan cities. Piloted by city dwellers eager to take advantage of a convenient new mode of transportation, rented scooters have rolled into major cities around the country.But these app-based scooters have also brought potential...
Planning ahead can help you avoid a holiday DUI
We’ll discuss the holidays in more detail in upcoming articles, but the reality is that October is right around the corner. With the season change comes the busiest three months on many peoples’ social calendars. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas,...
“Do One Smart Thing” over Labor Day weekend
Many people position the Labor Day weekend as the final blow-out of the summer. From sporting events to parties, a long weekend ushering in September seems like a great time to get together with friends and share summer stories. More often than not, these...
Challenging a breath test
A DUI traffic stop can be a frightening experience. In a worst-case scenario, the driver might end up with a result that puts them squarely in the "over the limit" category. They could be facing stiff penalties such as fines, jail time, loss of license and an increase...
1,708 drivers cited during spring DUI enforcement
It is not uncommon for law enforcement to develop initiatives geared toward a particular traffic violation. Spring 2019 was no different for the Colorado Department of Transportation.During a five-week spring DUI enforcement period, part of the CDOT’s Whole System...