Clients will often focus on the direct punishment of driving under the influence. This can include jail time, fines, and probation. The length of each will be dependent on whether the defendant has priors and the facts of the case. Firs...
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The standard field sobriety tests were developed in the late 1970’s. The tests were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”).  Testing was developed to improve the fatality rate on ...
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The most pressing concerning a defendant will have after getting a DUI is jail. A jail sentence will have a significant impact on a defendant’s life. It can cause them to lose their jobs or substantial hardship in maintaining emplo...
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Individuals have a right to defend themselves. Defending yourself is a fundamental human right. It is the basis for our Second Amendment. Self-defense is a legal concept that most individuals hear when watching legal dramas or reading articl...
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The jurisprudence surrounding DUI law is not simple. The statutes and case law is complicated.  For example, driving is not only driving pursuant to statute. Driving under the influence can be sitting in your car with it on. There is a ...
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Most driving under the influence cases are the result of a failure to plan. Planning is important, and a defendant that does not have a plan when drinking will likely result in a DUI. It is in these cases that a defendant will require the skills o...
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The Colorado DUI statute is not specific to alcohol. Authorities can charge a person with DUI if they are under the influence of drugs. There is also a lesser included driving under the influence charge called driving while ability is im...
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Stalking is a crime under Colorado Law.  The definition of the criminal offense is broader than the common understanding the of term.  Stalking can include repeated communication or actions.  Such communication would need to be...
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Colorado statutes concerning driving under the influence get progressively worse based on the number of previous convictions a defendant has. Typically, the court will punish a first offense with probation. Jail time is not off the table...
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FacebookLinkedinMailCopy link Sometimes people make the mistake of driving under the influence. Certain facts about a DUI will cause a judge or prosecutor to look at them as aggravated.  This includes things such as...
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