The U.S. criminal law system works in degrees, going from least severe charges to the most severe charges. In many states, there will be a charge like second-degree assault, but Colorado’s sliding system of justice uses Class 1 through 6 (6 being the most severe) for felonies. There is also
The holiday season is once again in full swing. It means shopping and Christmas decorations, but it also involves a full schedule of social gatherings with family, friends and coworkers. For many, 2022 may be the first time since 2019 that there is that same old frenetic pace. While this
The Labor Day weekend is fast approaching. Many see it as the unofficial end of summer, with cooler temps on the horizon. The three-day holiday weekend also is the final big push for DUI enforcement by law enforcement across the country. Here in Colorado, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and other
The penalties surrounding a DUI will vary, depending on the circumstances. Repeat offenders will see increasingly severe charges. Harm to others or their property while driving intoxicated could be a felony charge. A mitigating issue for those with a previous felony DUI is gun possession while driving under the influence,
People in the United States are innocent until proven guilty, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is stressful getting pulled over by an officer. The Fourth Amendment is an important protection, stating that law enforcement must have an articulable suspicion for stopping someone in public or pulling them
The Broncos had a lackluster year, to put it mildly, but they remain second to the Minnesota Vikings in the number of DUIs and arrests. This is not so much a judgment on the players as it is an analysis of law enforcement here in Colorado, which takes driving under
The holiday season is once again here. Unlike last year, more friends and family will be getting together for the celebrations. They may also be work parties to attend as well. Colorado law enforcement is also gearing up for their holiday tradition called “The Heat Is On” – this involves
The difference “between a favorable outcome and making your bed behind bars.” That is a this-or-that depiction offered by one proven Colorado criminal defense legal source relevant to what might unfold following a drunk driving arrest and charge. What it seeks to impart is this: The results of a DUI
Following is a sketched behind-the-wheel scenario that might clarify a matter of importance for many Colorado drivers. To wit: You’re driving down a street, highway or other roadway in the state when flashing lights suddenly materialize behind you. To your dismay, the vehicle immediately trailing you is a police car.
Stepping stones. That one-after-the-other imagery might reasonably crop up for Colorado motorists who seemingly conclude one anti-DUI campaign and immediately confront another multiple times each calendar year. In fact, “seemingly” is almost certainly a misplaced descriptor in any reference to the state’s successive enforcement rollouts that annually feature on Colorado
