Ignition interlock devices are installed in vehicles to prevent drivers from operating their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This is a safety measure used across the nation, and many states require installation of an ignition interlock after a certain...
Three years after it began, a program aimed at people charged with felony DUI appears to be making progress. Denver County’s RESTART program has allowed dozens of individuals to avoid lengthy jail sentences while helping them deal with alcohol addiction.RESTART, which...
Colorado drivers face significant penalties for any impaired driving charge. Whether drivers face DUI, DWAI or DUID, they risk a hefty fine and the loss of driving privileges. If the Colorado DMV designates you as a "persistent drunk driver" (PDD), though, you might...
What is significant about a 25-year-old Colorado male?Demographically speaking, such an individual is more likely than any other motorist to be stopped by a state trooper or police officer for a behind-the-wheel drinking offense. If you’re looking for the prototypical...
Getting pulled over is not something you wanted to have happen, and now you're facing a DUI. What is a DUI, though, and how do police determine if you're driving while intoxicated?What is driving while impaired?Driving while impaired is an interesting umbrella term....
Nearly a year ago, in February of 2016, a man crashed his vehicle into the patrol car of an Adams County deputy, leaving the deputy gravely injured. The victim suffered two fractured vertebrae, while the driver has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison following...
What is implied consent? Does it apply in Colorado? If you ever ask yourself these questions, then you're probably wondering if a police officer can force you to take a Breathalyzer test. The truth is that in Colorado, the implied consent law gives police permission...
If you decide that a plea bargain is something you want to do in your case, you need to understand the different parts of the charge that you can actually negotiate. First, you have charge bargaining, which involves the negotiation of your charges. Here's an example:...
Facing a drunk driving charge doesn't mean that you should resign yourself to have to face harsh penalties. In fact, it is possible that your defense strategy might be able to get you out of having to spend time in prison. One Colorado man facing a sixth charge for...
People who follow changes in Colorado’s criminal law closely know that the state introduced a felony drinking and driving law last summer. The Coloradoan has an update on the effects of the law, which made prison time for DUI a possibility for the first time.The story...
