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
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
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
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
Colorado is one of the states that allow expungement for those arrested or convicted of some crimes. Also known as expunction, this court-ordered process involves sealing or setting aside a criminal conviction. Expunging your criminal record can be a tremendous help for those trying to start over, get a job,
Why That Speeding Ticket Could Cost You Double, Or Worse You’re driving through a construction zone in Colorado. Maybe traffic is light. Maybe workers aren’t even visible. You ease up on the gas, but not quite enough. Minutes later, flashing lights hit your rearview mirror, and now you’re holding a
The holidays are a busy time for everyone, including Colorado law enforcement. While many industries slow down during the holiday season, the winter months are often some of the busiest for state DUI patrols. This year, Coloradoans can expect extra DUI patrols towards the end of the year. While we
It’s a popular trend in metropolitan cities. Piloted by city dwellers eager to take advantage of a convenient new mode of transportation, rented scooters have rolled into major cities around the country. But these app-based scooters have also brought potential controversy with their proposed convenience. While some have used the
We’ll discuss the holidays in more detail in upcoming articles, but the reality is that October is right around the corner. With the season change comes the busiest three months on many peoples’ social calendars. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years … the final three months of the year
