Colorado is the first state in the country to use wearable devices that monitor an individual’s drug or alcohol use. The device allows law enforcement to monitor the wearer around the clock. It enables first-time offenders convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to apply for early
It is standard operating procedure to have a driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol to blow into a Breathalyzer operated by the officer. Still, it makes one wonder how one’s breath measures their blood alcohol level, particularly if they have recently had to do it. Would it
Police stops are nerve-wracking in the best of times but become more stressful when the officer starts asking questions about the consumption of alcohol. Many drivers were raised to answer questions from an authority figure, so an officer’s direct question may get a “yes” answer. Many criminal defense attorneys advise
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
There are many benefits to hiring a lawyer when facing DUI charges. An important one for many is that a lawyer can argue to get their client back on the road after a conviction. This work enables the client to perform such crucial tasks as doing their job and addressing
It’s March, which means a couple of things for college students. For those who like basketball, March Madness is around the corner. For those who want to party, spring break is days away. It could mean heading down to the Gulf Coast for sun, salt water and beaches or hitting
A DUI is a serious criminal charge. While you may worry the most about whether you will go to jail or the financial implications of the charges, you also need to consider the other consequences. A DUI conviction can affect other parts of your life, including your employment. The actual
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
Going away to college is a massive adjustment for students, but your student starts college classes with 12-plus years in school as experience. While new courses may be more demanding, they more or less know how to take notes, study, write papers, and take tests. Living on their own without
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
