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Sept. 19, 2022

Navigating the criminal justice system can be confusing and frustrating. The thought of spending time in jail may be overwhelming.

Aug. 17, 2022

Most drivers get a ticket for a traffic violation at some time during their driving years. Exceeding the speed limit, trying to get through the intersection as the light turns red, and rolling at stop signs are common. Because they are, you may think you should pay the fine and forget about it.  If you are asking yourself whether you should fight a traffic violation, the answer is yes.

June 22, 2022

According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, theft in Colorado rose 86 percent between 2019 and 2021. Property crime, auto theft, and organized retail crime saw the biggest upswings. If you find yourself being accused or being charged with shoplifting—whether you actually intended to carry out the crime—you’re going to need the representation of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you exercise your rights under the law.

March 22, 2022

Colorado law takes driving under the influence (DUI) offenses seriously and imposes stringent penalties for people convicted of DUIs. Some of the penalties for DUI in Colorado include hefty fines, possible license revocation, jail time, and others. However, the law also recognizes that people sometimes make mistakes, which is why Colorado allows first-time offenders to participate in DUI diversion programs.

Feb. 17, 2022

You’re driving down the road when a police officer pulls you over. You haven’t been drinking and didn’t violate any traffic laws, so you have nothing to be worried about. But what happens if you somehow fail the breathalyzer test, even if you weren’t drinking?

Jan. 27, 2022

When most people think about getting charged with driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), they think about cocaine, methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs. They may think about marijuana, even though it is legal in Colorado for recreational use under some circumstances. What they may not think about are medications prescribed by their doctor and taken as prescribed.

Dec. 19, 2021

Colorado holds the distinction of being the first state, along with Oregon, to legalize recreational marijuana usage. It’s been almost ten years now, taking place back in 2012.

Nov. 28, 2021

In Colorado, a law enforcement officer may pull you over on suspicion of impaired driving and request a field sobriety test or blood alcohol test.

Oct. 13, 2021

In a report released in November 2020, the Colorado Division of Justice assessed the 2018 driving under the influence (DUI) statistics from 2018. More than 26,000 DUI cases were filed that year with an 88% conviction rate. That means more than 3,000 cases resulted in no DUI conviction. In others, charges and penalties were reduced.

Sept. 28, 2021

According to statistics from the Colorado Department of Transportation, state patrol cited 4,805 drivers for DUIs in 2020. Colorado law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.