How to Win a CO DMV Express Consent Administrative Hearings for DUI in Colorado

Categories: DUI Defense

How to Win a CO DMV Express Consent Administrative Hearings for DUI in Colorado

Colorado imposes severe criminal penalties for drunk driving convictions. Potential penalties include probation, jail time, and monetary fines. Additionally, the Colorado Department of Revenue Hearing’s Section (DMV) can administratively revoke your driver’s license by meeting a much lower burden of proof than the prosecution must meet to convict you of DUI. Since the burden of...

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Pulled Over for DUI

Categories: DUI Defense

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Pulled Over for DUI

 DUI police stops, also known as sobriety checkpoints or roadblocks, are proactive measures law enforcement agencies employ to curb driving under the influence (DUI). During these stops, officers systematically halt vehicles to assess driver sobriety and compliance with traffic laws. The stops aim to identify individuals operating vehicles while impaired by alcohol or drugs and...

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What Are Alternative Sentencing Options for DUI Offenders?

Categories: Information About DUI's

What Are Alternative Sentencing Options for DUI Offenders

Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) can disrupt your life, affecting your job, relationships, and ability to pay your bills. If you can avoid the harsher consequences of conviction, you can minimize those disruptions. You may be able to mitigate disruptions through a deferred judgment  or DUI alternative sentencing options.  In Colorado, some...

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What Happens in an Identity Theft Investigation?

Categories: Criminal Defense

Rates of identity theft have significantly increased over the past three years, and Colorado has seen it grow more than the national average. Reports indicate that Colorado ranks 27th for identity theft reports and 8th for fraud and other related offenses. Given these statistics, Colorado law enforcement and consumer protection agencies have taken a hardline...

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What to Do If You’re Accused of Hit and Run

Categories: Vehicle Accidents

What to Do If You’re Accused of Hit and Run

Being accused of a hit-and-run in Colorado can be a daunting experience. It is a serious offense that can result in significant legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even imprisonment. Suppose the police charge you with hit and run. If so, you will want to seek out seasoned legal representation, speak to law enforcement...

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What Are the Defenses of the Defendant in an Action for Trespassing?

Categories: Criminal Defense

What Are the Defenses of the Defendant in an Action for Trespassing

In Colorado, trespass is a serious offense that can result in both civil and criminal liability. Trespass is the unauthorized entry onto another person’s property. It can take many forms, including physical intrusion onto the land, unauthorized use of another’s property, or remaining on someone else’s property after being asked to leave. If you are...

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How Do Credit Card Companies Investigate Fraud?

Categories: Criminal Defense

You probably know about credit card fraud if you use a credit card. Credit card companies dedicate millions of dollars annually to catching and preventing fraudulent transactions in their customers’ accounts. Credit card companies investigate fraudulent activity and may forward the results of their investigation to the closest law enforcement agency. However, credit card company...

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What Are Some Possible Defenses to Identity Theft Charges?

Categories: Criminal Defense

Law enforcement is starting to catch up with technology. Police now have sophisticated methods of investigating and arresting people for identity theft. Prosecutors also take these charges seriously. That is why you will need a lawyer who knows the best defenses to identity theft charges if the police accuse you of stealing someone’s personal information....

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What Is Considered Trespassing in Colorado?

Categories: Criminal Defense

What Is Considered Trespassing in Colorado?

Generally, criminal trespass is when an individual unlawfully enters or remains on someone else’s property. If you are facing criminal trespassing charges in Colorado, it is essential to understand the distinction between the varying degrees of this crime. This article will break down everything you need to know, and of course, our defense attorney is...

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What Are My Chances If I Am Charged with Burglary in Colorado?

Categories: Criminal Defense

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In Colorado, burglary rates have risen 3.9% from pre-covid 19 pandemic levels. While there is no exact precursor for predicting your chance of a burglary conviction, understanding the law, considering certain factors, and hiring a well-established defense attorney will provide you with the best chance of success at trial. At Mark S. Rubinstein, P.C., we...

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