I’ve represented thousands of people over more than 24 years who got into legal trouble because they were intoxicated while driving. Many of them are or were addicted to legal or illegal substances. By the time I met them, they were in various stages of downward spirals. I…
It’s never a good idea to admit anything after being pulled over or stopped by a police officer in Colorado. It’s best to take advantage of your constitutional rights and remain silent when questioned. By admitting you were drunk, you didn’t help your case, but you may still…
If you have been arrested for DUI after an accident, you should contact our office as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, you could face serious charges and even jail time if you’re convicted. It’s not unusual for someone intoxicated and driving to be arrested after an…
You should be warned of a checkpoint before you encounter one. If it’s too late to take another route, you must think clearly and not panic. If you’re arrested, depending on the facts, you may have grounds for an effective defense. Officers at sobriety checkpoints are supposed to…
The short answer is no, like nearly every other criminal conviction in a Colorado state court. The only way not to have a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction on your public record is not to be convicted or plead guilty to DUI. If having a DUI on…
Can you challenge or contest the results of your breathalyzer results here in Denver? Many DUI arrests involve breathalyzer tests as part of the process. This machine, like those who design, build, maintain, and use them, could be better. Mistakes are made, and if a breathalyzer test results…
Colorado law enforcement widely uses breathalyzers to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in order to enforce drunk driving laws. But breathalyzers aren’t perfect and may give a reading that falsely indicates you’re intoxicated while driving. A medical condition or medication may be to blame for inaccurate breathalyzer results. …
Plea bargains are common in the criminal justice system for virtually all charges, including DUI. It’s a way to speed up a case resolution that serves all parties’ interests. They bring certainty and put an end to this cloud hanging over you. They also save you, the prosecution,…
Marijuana use is legal in Colorado, with some limitations. For instance, it’s against the law to consume marijuana on any Colorado public roadway. Smoking pot while driving is a serious offense, just like drinking alcohol while driving. Either action can get you in legal trouble. Driving while impaired is…