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…
In Colorado, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of marijuana. However, many people are unsure about how marijuana affects their driving ability. Some people believe that marijuana makes them a better driver because they are more careful and aware of their surroundings. Others believe that…
If you’ve been pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, the police may ask you to perform field sobriety tests. However, these are not required by law and you can politely refuse. Here’s what you need to know about field sobriety tests and your rights. In…
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