Categories: Criminal Defense
Note: This article has been refreshed and revised as of February 28, 2024, to ensure the information remains current and accurate. You might be surprised where you can and cannot be charged with a DUI – and yes, you can be arrested for a DUI even if you are outside of the vehicle. An officer...
Categories: Criminal Defense
Even if you have been arrested for a DUI and you were over the limit, that doesn’t mean your case is over. You still have a chance to reduce your charges or even have the charges dismissed. Law enforcement makes mistakes, and when they do on a DUI case, it can help you get a...
Categories: DUI Defense
Yes, the state of Colorado requires that law enforcement announces any DUI checkpoint location. DUI checkpoints are legal in the state, and it is critical that you know your rights in case you find yourself stopped at a checkpoint in the future. Just because a DUI checkpoint is legal does not mean that they are...
Categories: DUI Defense
*This article has been updated in August 2021.* A car rental company has the right to refuse to rent a vehicle to anyone with a DUI, and most of them do. However, the time between your DUI conviction and when you request a rental also plays a factor in whether or not you will be...
Categories: DUI Defense
*This article was updated in August 2021.* Numerous variables determine whether or not you can buy a house, including your credit score, income, debts, and credit history. A DUI conviction is not something a mortgage company looks at because they do not do a criminal background check. However, a DUI can still affect your ability...
Categories: DUI Defense
When you commit a DUI in Colorado, it is important to note that, regardless if found guilty in criminal court, you could lose your driver’s license. The amount of time you lose your license for will depend on the circumstances of the DUI and whether it was a first offense or subsequent one. Typically, a...
Categories: DUI Defense
Any type of DUI, whether it is under the influence of alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal substances, are criminal acts. Even as a first-time offender, you are facing a criminal charge – and a serious one at that. Therefore, it is critical that you hire an attorney if you have been arrested for a DUI....
Categories: DUI Defense
DUIs, even if it is your first offense, are very serious. You will have to appear in court, whether to take a plea bargain or fight for your innocence. Even though you may face a misdemeanor, it is crucial to understand what happens in court and how the outcome might affect the rest of your...
Categories: DUI Defense
More states have legalized marijuana, but taking it from one state where it is legal to a state where it is not could result in criminal charges. In some cases, it is legal to take marijuana and associated products across state lines, but you should be cautious before doing so. Realize that, when you are...
Categories: DUI Defense
Unfortunately, officers can stop you on the street and detain you if they have probable cause. This includes frisking you to see if you are armed or in possession of an illegal substance. While it is true, you might get stopped randomly by officers and frisked while out on a walk, law enforcement cannot pick...
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