Categories: DUI Defense
A DUI conviction is not something that you can just shrug off as a one-time mistake. That conviction follows you around for the rest of your life. While it is a misdemeanor, you could find that you are unable to get jobs and may disqualify for special programs. And if you have a suspended license,…
Categories: Criminal Defense
In Colorado, you can post bail in cash or using a bond. But first, you need to find out the amount and whether the court allows you to use a bond for securing someone’s release. When a loved one is arrested, one of the first questions attorneys hear is how much the bail amount is…
Categories: Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is becoming a considerable safety issue across the country, and all ages are to blame. As a parent with a teen ready to start driving, you may worry about them being distracted on the road or not exhibiting safe practices once they start riding with friends. One of the best ways to discourage…
Categories: DUI Defense
A DUI conviction is serious. While you have the immediate consequences to deal with (e.g., jail time, fines, and losing your driver’s license), you also have the long-term effect of a DUI conviction being on your criminal record. A criminal record, including infractions like DUIs, shows up on any background check employers and potential landlords…
Categories: Personal Injury
You’ve just experienced a personal injury of some kind in Colorado, maybe even in our very own Montrose. Perhaps you were traveling down U.S. 50 and were involved in a car accident, or maybe a product you were using turned out to be defective. Maybe your injuries are so terrible that they’ve changed your life…
Categories: DUI Defense
Throughout the year, law enforcement places DUI checkpoints or sobriety points in the area to find people who are driving under the influence. At these roadblocks, all drivers are required to stop and speak with law enforcement. If the law enforcement officer detects any signs of intoxication, they will then request the driver to exit…
Categories: Personal Injury
Riding your bike in the fresh air of the Rockies is the best way to celebrate fall weather here in Colorado. As a motorcycle rider, you must obey the same traffic laws as other vehicles on the road. Colorado does have minimum safety standards you must meet, and failing to meet them might result in…
Categories: Criminal Defense
Anyone accused of a criminal offense will find themselves in a life-altering, high-stress situation. After all, if you end up convicted of that offense, your life will permanently change. Depending on the alleged crime, you may spend years in prison. Fortunately, a reasonable defense attorney will devise a defense strategy. These strategies provide you with…
Categories: Criminal Defense
Your initial appearance can vary depending on the jurisdiction. Typically, your first appearance in court is from 24 up to 48 hours after the initial arrest. Certainly the time frame can vary if you were arrested over the course of a weekend. As a first-time criminal defendant, it is crucial to hire a criminal defense…
Categories: DUI Defense
Some states deploy a lookback period for DUIs. The lookback means that after so many years pass after a DUI conviction, the prior DUI conviction would not be considered when you are charged with subsequent offenses. Colorado, however, is not one of those states. Without a statute in place that lists a lookback period, the…
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