The criminal court system here in Denver, CO is like a machine. It has a process where the accused goes in, and they come out guilty or not. No two defendants or crimes are identical, so there are variations for each case, but generally, the DUI court process…
Risks vary by age and sex Adults ages 55-69 have the highest bicycle death rates.3 Adolescents, teens, and young adults have the highest rates of bicycle-related injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs). People ages 10-24 account for nearly one-third of all bicycle-related injuries seen in US EDs.3 Male…
An officer may ask you to submit to a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test in different situations. It is important to understand the differences between the blood test and the breath test and to know when you should or should not submit to a test. After You Are…
You won’t find the police rounding up people at concerts, sporting events, or places of worship and searching them to see if anyone is breaking the law. That would be unconstitutional. But, with some limitations, police can set up roadblocks to determine if drivers are driving under the…
Colorado has different levels of criminal charges concerning operating a vehicle while under the influence of a substance. If you are arrested, you need to understand what you are facing. Do not assume all driving under the influence (DUI) crimes are the same. The Charges Are for Different…
You can be charged with a felony DUI in Denver if you’re intoxicated or impaired while driving under certain circumstances. You should take every criminal charge seriously, but if you face felony charges, there should be no doubt in your mind that you need to get a criminal…
Not all background checks are equal. You might “fail,” depending on why your background is being checked, whether you were convicted, how much time has passed, and how much the person checking your background cares. An important reason to agree to a plea bargain in which you plead…
Concerned about a DUI on your permanent record? Any criminal charge here in Denver could be dismissed, depending on the facts and the effectiveness of your defense lawyer. Just because you’re arrested doesn’t mean you’ll be convicted. Drivers make mistakes, and sometimes they drive while intoxicated. Police and…
If you are under 21 and caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02% ot higher, you can be charged with underage driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado. This is often called a “baby DUI.” Even though the penalties for a baby DUI are not…
