When it comes to drunk driving, Colorado has some tough laws — and the state’s “persistent drunk driver” law is no exception. While you can probably make your own guess as to what a “persistent drunk driver” is by the name alone, it is important to remember that this terminology
Colorado is in the middle of yet another DUI crackdown — making it the fifth one this summer since, and including, Memorial Day weekend. From August 18 until September 5, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and local law enforcement departments will be joining forces
Earlier this week, several new Colorado laws went into effect, including the new felony DUI law that requires jail time for certain repeat offenders. While this new DUI law is certainly important — which is why we talked about it on Wednesday — there is actually another law that went
It is no surprise that many Colorado motorists are confused about the differences between driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and driving under the influence (DUI), especially since their names sound like they could be the same thing. The fact is, however, they are quite different. The primary difference between these
While the campaign to help stop teenage drug use is still in full swing and is leading to a reduction in adolescent alcohol and drug use, there is a new age group that is becoming a high-risk population. The baby boomer generation is showing an increase in both alcohol and marijuana consumption over recent
A police officer stopped you. After talking to you, the officer suspects you of impairment. The officer requests a breath test, and you comply. The machine determines that your blood alcohol concentration level equals or exceeds .08 percent (Colorado’s legal limit), and the officer places you under arrest for drunk
A Colorado Springs high school student could be facing criminal charges after allegedly pulling a prank in the school cafeteria. According to a KDOR-13.com report, police cited the student with reckless endangerment and interference with staff, faculty or students of an educational institution. Both charges are class 3 misdemeanors, which
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in the Denver area or another city along Colorado’s Front Range, speak to an experienced DUI/DWAI defense attorney as soon as possible. At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., we will aggressively fight to defend your rights and protect your driving privileges in
