A recent Denver Post article described a certain local driver as having “a lead foot.” And, indeed, the personal driving history of that individual in recent years would reasonably seem to bear that out. Since that motorist’s arrival in Denver in late 2011, his driving record has been dinged by
The enforcement power of enacted state and federal American laws should apply with equal force to all citizens, right? We suspect that virtually all Colorado readers of our blog at the Denver criminal defense firm of Shazam Kianpour & Associates believe that to be true. Arguably, a criminal sanction that
A sad reality that occasionally surfaces on Colorado roadways and elsewhere across the United States is road rage, which can lead to truly dire results for both offenders and victims. The sources of road rage are understandably many and complex, ranging from sheer uncontrolled anger to more subtle issues linked
It Sounds Minor, Until You’re Facing Fines, Points, or Jail Time You might think a careless driving charge in Colorado is nothing more than a glorified traffic ticket. After all, it’s not reckless driving. You didn’t hit anyone. You weren’t drinking. You just made a mistake. But here’s the truth:
Even though a recent change in Colorado law increased the penalty for texting while driving from $50 per violation to $300 per violation, thanks to some interesting language contained in this new law, many people are now confused about whether texting behind the wheel may now be legal in certain
The Click It or Ticket program that commands uniform appeal for traffic law enforcers nationally yielded some impressive results in its most recent application across Colorado. To wit: Reportedly, the spring initiative — “meant to serve as a reminder to drivers as we enter the summer months,” notes one state
Passed by the Colorado Senate in March and the House in April, Governor John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 17-027 on June 1 — and, in doing so, dramatically increased the penalties for texting while driving in the Centennial State. Now, any driver allegedly caught texting behind the wheel will face
As in most states, you risk losing your license if you fail to maintain a clean driving record in Colorado. In fact, points will be added to your driving record for every traffic infraction you receive — and if you get too many points, your license will be suspended. However,
Here’s a fundamental point about traffic tickets received in Denver and across Colorado: Although one or two of them spread out over time might reasonably seem to be nothing more than isolated instances without much cumulative effect, violations can in effect add up in an alarming manner, with state authorities
At the experienced traffic violations law firm of Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., in Denver, we are certainly not averse to citing an arguably tabloid-tinged story to make an instructive and personally relevant point for our readers across Colorado. In doing so, we note that stories involving celebrities or other
