Categories: DUI Defense
💡 Key Takeaways A DUI can absolutely affect your ability to buy a home: While it may not directly block a mortgage, the financial and legal consequences of a DUI can derail your home-buying plans. Your credit and income can take a hit: DUI-related fines, job loss, or missed payments can lower your credit score...
Categories: Criminal Defense
You’re heading home from a college party with friends when you get pulled over. The officer smells alcohol and asks who has been drinking, even though no one’s visibly intoxicated. Minutes later, you’re handed a citation for underage possession under Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 18-13-122, just for admitting you had one beer. It’s more...
Categories: DUI Defense
Believe it or not, some medications can cause a false reading on a Breathalyzer test. Imagine you are driving along and the police pull you over. During the stop, the officer informs you that he believes you are driving under the influence. You know you have not been drinking alcohol, and you submit to field...
Categories: Criminal Defense
Key Takeaways Smoking cigarettes produces acetaldehyde, a compound that breathalyzers can mistake for ethanol alcohol. Vaping with e-cigarettes can also introduce interfering substances and mouth alcohol that skew BAC readings. Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 42-4-1301), a BAC of 0.08% or higher triggers a DUI charge — even a small false elevation matters. A 15-minute...
Categories: Vehicle Accidents
Key Takeaways Secure Legal Representation Immediately It’s important to seek a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as you’re accused. An experienced defense attorney can help safeguard your rights, explain the charges, and build a strong defense strategy. Refrain from Speaking with Law Enforcement Without Your Attorney Present Anything you say to police or prosecutors...
Categories: DUI Defense
You didn’t plan the night ending with a sobriety test from a state trooper. Maybe you had a couple of drinks in LoDo, hit a dispensary in Boulder, or left a BBQ in Glenwood Springs, thinking you were fine to drive. But now you’re facing DUI charges, and your mind is spinning, wondering what penalties...
Categories: DUI Defense
Key Takeaways DUIs can suspend or revoke your CDL: A first DUI can lead to a 1–3 year suspension. A second offense may result in permanent revocation. You may be able to reinstate your CDL: Reinstatement typically requires fulfilling court requirements, paying fees, and applying through the DMV. Legal help can make a difference: A...
Categories: DUI Defense
Key Takeaways How long after drinking can I drive? A rough rule of thumb is to wait at least one hour for each standard drink. But this varies from person to person—your BAC may still be over the legal limit even after waiting. When unsure, choose a safe ride home. Factors affecting individual intoxication levels:...
Categories: DUI Defense
Imagine this: You’re driving home in Colorado after a night out. Suddenly, flashing lights appear behind you, and an officer pulls you over for a suspected DUI. At that moment, they ask you to take a breathalyzer test. You may wonder what rights you have and what happens if you refuse the test. You may...
Categories: DUI Defense
You’re driving home under a star-strewn Colorado sky after a night on the town. Suddenly, a police car flashes its lights in your rearview mirror, and moments later, you’re facing a DUI arrest. The sobering reality of Colorado DUI laws hits hard—Colorado designed these regulations to protect lives, but they can catch you off guard...