Commercial truck drivers should know the DOT regulations regarding driving under the influence. A DUI is a serious offense, especially for Colorado commercial drivers. Those caught driving under the influence may face severe legal consequences and major disruptions to their career. Federal Law for Commercial Drivers Commercial truck…
It’s that time of year again: football playoff time! Are you cheering for Miami or the Hoosiers in the College FBS National Championship, or you’re excited for the NFL playoffs? There are a lot of important games coming up! Big football games are a time to gather with…
One poor decision to drink and drive lands you in legal trouble with long-term effects. Will a Colorado DUI ruin your career? Our firm explains everything you need to know about DUI employment consequences below. Criminal Convictions May Impact Your Business Licensure A professional license and a DUI…
All DUIs are serious charges, but if you are accused of DUI while driving a minor, you face enhanced penalties. It is imperative to seek legal counsel to form a defense against DUI charges with a juvenile passenger. An attorney can help you understand the charges and find…
An aggravated DUI charge in Colorado is a severe offense that may result in lifelong consequences, making appropriate legal representation critical. Drivers should understand that a DUI becomes aggravated if the driver meets certain criteria, including a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15% or higher and prior DUI…
In Colorado, the state legislature used to have a separate funding line to support having DUI checkpoints. That funding expired a decade ago and was not renewed, so the number of checkpoints has diminished greatly. Checkpoints had stopped due to lack of funding A Westminster city police officer…
Colorado prosecutors maintain high conviction rates of nearly 90% in cases involving driving under the influence. This subjects many of those arrested for DUI in the Centennial State to strict penalties, including jail, fines, community service, probation, and lengthy license suspension and revocation periods. These penalties are enough…
We usually think of DUI laws as pertaining to people driving cars on trucks on the road. However, DUI laws actually apply to operating any type of moving vehicle, and some types of vehicles have special laws that are more strict than for passenger vehicles. DUIs for Pilots…
Over 16,000 driving under the influence arrests are made in Colorado annually. Many of those arrested in the Centennial State lose their licenses for up to nine months, if not longer, following convictions. Unfortunately, some people decide to try driving with a suspended license after a DUI, making…