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What Are Potential Defenses to Drug Crimes in Colorado?
If you are facing any type of drug-related offense in Colorado, it is critical to begin working on a defense strategy as soon as possible. The best defense strategies are those developed with the help of an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney, and those that are specifically tailored to the facts of your case.... More
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Is There a Difference Between DWAI and DUI in Colorado?
In nearly all US states, a person can face intoxicated driving charges for behaving in an impaired manner on the road, or if a chemical test or breathalyzer shows a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. The limits are much lower for motorists under the age of 21 who are not... More
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Can I Refuse a Blood Test But Agree to a Breath Test?
If you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado, the law enforcement officer who stops you will likely require you to submit to a test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). There are different types of samples that a law enforcement officer can take, including a blood,... More
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Challenging Colorado Breath Test Results
Were you recently pulled over on suspicion of a DUI or DWAI, and you took a breath test? Unlike in many other states, you should know that even a breath test that shows a lower BAC than 0.08 — which is the legal limit in most other states — can still result in criminal... More
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What You Should Know About Vehicular Homicide Charges
Colorado law is strict when it comes to penalties for driving behaviors that are dangerous to others on the roadways, especially driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as other forms of reckless driving. While these types of driving behaviors on their own — even when there is no crash —... More
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What Should I Know If I Am Facing Domestic Violence Charges?
Being accused of any type of violent crime can be distressing, especially when you know that criminal charges could have severe repercussions for your job, your family life, and in some cases may impact your civil rights and freedoms depending on the specific charges in your case. Whether you believe you have been falsely... More
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What is the Difference Between Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
Anyone who is arrested for causing a motor vehicle crash in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado in which another person is seriously or fatally injured may be facing charges for either vehicular assault or vehicular homicide. Both are extremely serious charges, and they can be brought in connection with allegations of driving while ability... More
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What is a DMV Hearing?
If your Colorado driver’s license has recently been suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled, it is critical to act as soon as possible with help from a Colorado criminal defense lawyer to try to have your license reinstated. Driver’s licenses can be suspended, revoked, denied, and canceled for various reasons, including conviction for an alcohol-related... More
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DMV Consequences and Required Classes After a DUI/DWAI
If you are convicted of a DUI or DWAI in Colorado, it is important to know about DMV-related consequences and required classes. While it can be relatively straightforward to identify the possible jail-related consequences (or years of probation, for example) of a DUI or DWAI conviction, as well as the possible monetary consequences based... More
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What Makes a DUI a Felony Offense in Colorado?
Driving under the influence, or a DUI, in Colorado is a criminal charge that a motorist can face if they are considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher, and a DWAI with a BAC between 0.05... More