Officers will often administer field sobriety tests if they suspect the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Different standardized field sobriety tests are used, depending on the details of the situation. While the results are used as probable cause for arrest, some question the validity of these
Driving under the influence is one of Colorado’s more common criminal offenses. However, it is essential to understand that DUI is not a minor crime. A conviction for drunk driving can have far-reaching legal and personal consequences. When the police have reason to believe that you are intoxicated while behind
Defense attorneys here in Colorado are questioning the legality of “keyword warrants,” which track suspects’ keyword searches when surfing the internet. This technique was used to ID and arrest three teens connected to a deadly fire in 2020 that killed five people. The suspects are accused of setting a fatal
When the police suspect you of driving under the influence of alcohol, the experience is nerve-wracking even if you are not guilty. Unfortunately, many people in this situation are unaware of their rights and unknowingly end up helping police gather evidence against them. The right to remain silent If the
Our nation’s birthday is just a few weeks away. Traditionally an occasion for friends and family to gather, it is also one of the busiest for law enforcement to stop and arrest suspected impaired drivers. Officials point out that the holiday is one of the deadliest for impaired driving and
Drivers face a relatively straightforward set of protocols when tested for alcohol impairment. The officer will pull over the driver and get an initial impression of whether the driver consumed alcohol. While protocols vary, the officer may then have the driver do field tests to determine intoxication. The officer then
On March 25, a federal court jury awarded $14 million to 12 activists who were peacefully protesting the murder of George Floyd. The activists sued the Denver Police Department, claiming officers used excessive force during protests in 2020. The city of Denver had already settled several other civil complaints out
Anyone who has seen a copy show or legal drama knows about Miranda rights. Actors playing law enforcement will often recite the “You have the right to remain silent…” warning as they put the defendant in handcuffs. It is often used for dramatic effect in stories, but those charged have
The hard-fast threshold for illegally driving under the influence of alcohol is a blood alcohol level of .08 percent but getting to and over that threshold is different for each driver. This can leave them unsure about their BAC, particularly in light that they still walk a straight line or
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 a stolen gun that was loaded
