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What is a Speedy Trial Right in a Felony Case?
If you are arrested for any type of felony offense in Colorado, it is crucial to know your rights under the US Constitution, as well as under Colorado law. If any of your rights are violated, you may have the foundation of a strong defense, or you may be able to take other steps... More
How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Test Results?
When you are facing charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, a key piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case against you is most likely the result of a breath test or a blood test. While breathalyzers are used commonly by Colorado law enforcement, and the... More
Constitutional Violations as Defenses in Felony Cases
When you are facing any type of felony charges in Colorado — whether for a drug offense, a felony DUI offense, weapons offenses, theft offenses, or violent crimes — it is essential to build a defense strategy with an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney that is tailored to the particular facts of your case.... More
How an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Analyzes Blood and Breath Testing Evidence
Have you been charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in the Denver area? You need a defense attorney with substantial experience to begin working with you on your case. There is a new designation for certain DUI defense attorneys that can be extremely beneficial to clients who... More
Common Laboratory Errors in Denver DUI Blood Tests (And How They’re Challenged)
After a driver is arrested in the Denver area for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI), a breath or blood sample is typically drawn in order to determine the person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). With both breath and blood samples, various types of errors can occur in the process... More
Why DUI Defense Is a Scientific Discipline, Not Just a Criminal Charge
When you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, it is essential to understand that effectively defending against the charges you are facing will require scientific knowledge and expertise. Typically, the most compelling evidence that the prosecution will be presenting against you will be... More
Understanding GC/MS and LC/MS Testing in Colorado DUI Prosecutions
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), the prosecution is likely using evidence from a chemical test against you to show that you had a blood alcohol centration (BAC) of 0.05 percent or higher, depending on the charge you are facing. The type of... More
How Advanced Forensic Training Changes DUI Defense Strategy in Denver Courts
Are you currently facing charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado? If so, a major component of the prosecution’s case against you is likely to be the chemical test — the breath or blood sample taken — in connection with your arrest. While the evidence the... More
What Are the Penalties for a Felony Conviction in Denver?
Felonies are the most serious type of criminal charges that a person can face in Colorado, and it is possible to face felony charges for a wide range of offenses. You can face felony DUI charges, felony drug charges, felony theft charges, and felony charges for various kinds of violent crimes. Under Colorado law,... More
Is Motor Vehicle Theft Always a Felony in Colorado?
Colorado has an especially high rate of motor vehicle thefts, and those numbers are especially high in the Denver area, according to the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority. Indeed, Denver is the top city in the state for auto theft rates, followed closely by adjacent Aurora and Lakewood. Over the last five years, an... More