If the accident causes injuries, especially if they’re severe, you should expect that the victims will file a claim against your insurance. If they and your insurance company can’t agree on a fair payment, you may be sued by the injured parties. If you’re in this situation, you’ll…
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you will probably lose your driving privileges for at least nine months. That time may be longer if this isn’t your first DUI conviction. This is the result of an administrative process, not the court system. After time…
If you can’t live without alcohol or drugs, it’s time to recognize you have a problem and address it. Here in Denver, I help many people who are in legal trouble when their addiction impairs their judgment and they wind up with a DUI. It is important for…
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…