The first quarter statistics of 2017 has shown a drop of 33 percent in marijuana-related DUI traffic stops, which has been steadily declining each year. Even with the decline, officials are still skeptical about whether this decrease can be attributed to fewer drivers being under the influence or is simply
Life as a professional over-the-road driver can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you are a bus driver who helps people get where they need to be going, or you are an interstate long-haul freight trucker, you know that your position presents you with a unique responsibility to stay safe and cautious while
If you’ve ever been pulled over while driving in Colorado, you understand what a disconcerting experience it can be. Many people panic and try to remember where they placed their vehicle registration cards or proofs of insurance. If you’ve had a drink or two in recent hours, you might be
The consequences of a DUI conviction are life-changing and that is no exaggeration. Even a DUI arrest can wreak havoc on your personal relationships, insurance costs, and your reputation. With so much at stake, police officers and other law enforcement agents must use the most accurate means in the world
Initiative 300 could open the door to marijuana use being allowed in any Denver restaurant, bar or business. The Denver Post reports that this may not be a good idea for Colorado, because it could lead to an increase in drugged driving. Drugged driving threatens everyone including the driver, passengers
In Colorado, using marijuana is legal for adults, but that doesn’t mean driving under the influence of drugs is. The issue some prosecutors have now brought up is that there is no real test to show how intoxicated a person is by drugs; instead, they have to find other ways
In the eyes of the defendants charged with DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) and the police personnel who must enforce the law, it would indeed seem to be a big problem. The new, more lenient laws governing marijuana, for instance, have muddied the works for some police officers
Marijuana use is legal in Colorado, but it’s important to understand that you could be accused of a drug crime in the state if you are driving while under the influence. How can it be proven, though? The tests aren’t the same as for alcohol, and it can be hard
It is certainly an understatement to note that American states collectively lack any strong uniformity regarding a legal response to motorists who smoke marijuana and drive. In fact, the laws that address pot and driving across the country are highly varied. Moreover, some states have no statutory provisions at all
Here’s a tale of woe from outside Colorado that has a “there but for the grace of God” tinge to it. To wit: A man in another state was suspected by police officers of being in possession of an illegal drug. That state allows — as does Colorado — law
