Although Colorado is best known for its mountains, it also has many gorgeous lakes and waterways, making it a great place for those who love boating. If you’re out on the water at the Chatfield Reservoir, it’s tempting to reach for a cold drink or two. Watch out,…
Imagine this scenario happening in Denver: You’re at a party, or perhaps enjoying dinner with friends, and decide to kick back with a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail. “Just one,” you tell yourself. “I don’t want to be pulled over for drunk driving.” To your dismay,…
As a commercial vehicle operator, you must follow specific rules and regulations related to your profession. If you end up with a drunk driving charge, your ability to drive commercial vehicles and your DUI are not compatible. You could lose your job in the short term and your…
According to Colorado state laws, no open containers of alcohol and other intoxicating substances like marijuana are allowed in motor vehicles. If you violate open container laws in CO, you could face penalties that affect your ability to drive freely. While these charges can be serious, you have…
The Colorado State Patrol set up its first DUI checkpoint on January 1, 1985. Since then, the CSP has continued to use DUI checkpoints in Denver, Colorado, and other parts of the state. Despite this, not everyone knows what to do at DUI checkpoints. In fact, many people do not…
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, about one-third of all the traffic deaths that occur in the Centennial State each year involve impaired drivers. In an attempt to curb this alarming trend, the state has put strict penalties in place for those found guilty in Colorado DUI cases. Colorado…
Facing a DUI charge in Denver is always stressful. Whether or not you’ve been charged before, violating Colorado drunk driving laws can have hefty legal, criminal, practical, financial, and emotional consequences. If this is your first DUI (driving under the influence) or DWAI (driving while ability impaired) charge,…
Going to court for a Denver DUI is stressful. Thankfully, you can take steps to prepare yourself for a court appearance and minimize the impact a DUI arrest has on your life. The first thing you should do when learning of your charge is contact a DUI defense…
There have been a slew of stories in the news recently about horrific crashes that involve people who were driving under the influence. It’s important to understand how they’re both similar to and different from most other DUI cases. > In Newport, Michigan, a woman who is accused…