Ignition interlock devices are installed in vehicles to prevent drivers from operating their vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This is a safety measure used across the nation, and many states require installation of an ignition interlock after a certain number of drunk driving offenses. Colorado is one of
Three years after it began, a program aimed at people charged with felony DUI appears to be making progress. Denver County’s RESTART program has allowed dozens of individuals to avoid lengthy jail sentences while helping them deal with alcohol addiction. RESTART, which stands for Recognizing and Establishing Smart Treatment Alternatives
A single night behind the wheel could follow you for years if the Colorado DMV stamps your record with four words that carry outsized consequences. The “persistent drunk driver” designation is one of the most misunderstood labels in the state’s impaired driving laws, and many people are shocked to learn
Nearly a year ago, in February of 2016, a man crashed his vehicle into the patrol car of an Adams County deputy, leaving the deputy gravely injured. The victim suffered two fractured vertebrae, while the driver has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison following his conviction of driving
What is implied consent? Does it apply in Colorado? If you ever ask yourself these questions, then you’re probably wondering if a police officer can force you to take a Breathalyzer test. The truth is that in Colorado, the implied consent law gives police permission to take your blood alcohol
If you decide that a plea bargain is something you want to do in your case, you need to understand the different parts of the charge that you can actually negotiate. First, you have charge bargaining, which involves the negotiation of your charges. Here’s an example: If you are charged
Facing a drunk driving charge doesn’t mean that you should resign yourself to have to face harsh penalties. In fact, it is possible that your defense strategy might be able to get you out of having to spend time in prison. One Colorado man facing a sixth charge for driving
A woman was arrested for driving under the influence twice in the span of a week, and three times during a nine-month span. The police seem dismayed at a justice system that wasn’t doing enough to punish the woman. While this didn’t happen here in Colorado, it still shows the
While the following story didn’t occur here in Colorado, the subject at hand is still relevant no matter where you live. In this case, a person with prior DUI convictions was pulled over on Christmas Eve and arrested for driving under the influence. Considering the man’s prior convictions, he was
If you have been convicted of a DUI in the past, then you are well aware of the punishment that such a crime can inflict on the individual. Your life can be thrown into chaos, as you struggle to hold a job or find a new one, let alone deal
