Here in Denver, the police may assume you’re intoxicated if you’ve had a certain number of drinks. However, alcohol absorption rates can differ widely. After two people consume the same amount of alcohol, one could be sober while it’s unsafe for the other to drive. If you absorb…
Olde Town Arvada boasts an eclectic group of over 12 primary drinking establishments. This includes sports bars, breweries, taverns, casual pubs, high-end wine bars, and less traditional places such as a bourbon lounge, a seltzer bar, and a hidden bar. Olde Town also has a large number of…
Video technology has improved and has become smaller and cheaper. Your smartphone can record video. Your vehicle may have video cameras viewing your surroundings as you drive. Police officers here in the Denver metro area usually wear video cameras and have them pointed out their windshield. All these…
The Denver Post and multiple news outlets reported yesterday that the Minority Leader of Colorado’s State House of Representatives, Mike Lynch (R), was arrested for Driving Under the Influence in September, 2022. Lynch was arrested in Larimer County for driving under the influence (DUI), speeding, and possession of…
When you have been charged with a Colorado DUI, it is important to work with an attorney skilled in successfully navigating these cases. One very important aspect is understanding the science behind the breath and blood tests that you were given. Criminal charges can be based on these…
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…