You’ve probably seen or heard of people doing roadside tests during a DUI investigation. But how much do you really know about those “tests?” First, you may hear them called different things: roadside tests, roadside maneuvers, standard field sobriety tests (SFST’s). These tests are “premised on the predictable effects of the consumption of ethyl alcohol:… Read more »
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A DUI … But Marijuana is Legal in Colorado
When people hear “DUI” they generally think of alcohol. However, since Colorado has legalized marijuana, laws have been put in place to regulate the use of marijuana and impaired driving. In Colorado, if you get pulled over for suspicion of a DUI and the police officer thinks that you may be under the influence of… Read more »
Does It Matter If I Refuse a Test in a DUI Case?
Short Answer: Yes, it does matter. But why? Long Answer: Colorado law gives police officers permission to ask a person they suspect of driving under the influence to cooperate in the taking and completing of a blood or breath test to determine the driver’s BAC. More importantly, once a police officer makes the request, as… Read more »
What does it mean for a vehicle to be operable and why is the important when talking about a DUI?
Can you get a DUI if your car is not operable? When is a car considered inoperable? Colorado courts have addressed this question. The standard that the courts have followed is whether the vehicle is “reasonably capable of being rendered operable”. People v. VanMatre, 190 P.3d 770, (Colo. 2008). This designation is important because it… Read more »
For the purpose of a DUI or DWAI charge, what is the meaning of “Driving”?
When facing allegations of a DUI or DWAI it is important to know key terminology. Obviously both charges involve “driving”, whether it is driving under the influence or driving while ability impaired. The word “driving” is an important and sometimes misunderstood term that is pivotal to both offenses. It can be confusing because you do… Read more »
Colorado Springs Man Arrested Following Crash
Following a bad accident that injured two children, a Colorado Springs man has been arrested. He is facing the following charges: DUI Vehicular Assault Hit and Run Child Abuse Careless Driving Driving with a Revoked License A woman has also been charged with child abuse in connection with the case. The crash happened on August… Read more »
Felony DUI Law Change
In 2015, Colorado passed a law making it a felony to drive under the influence if you have 3 or more prior convictions for a drug or alcohol related driving offense. The felony DUI was classified as a class 4 felony. Prior to the enactment of that law, a DUI, regardless of how many priors… Read more »
Extreme DUI Charge for NFL Player
Arizona DUI Law NFL wide receiver, Michael Floyd, was arrested for a DUI in Scottsdale, Arizona following the Arizona Cardinals loss to the Miami Dolphins last weekend. Floyd was unconscious, sitting in his running car, when police initially contacted him. It took police multiple tries to wake him. Records released by police indicate Floyd’s BAC was… Read more »
What To Do If Pulled Over for DUI
People often ask us what they should do if they get pulled over for a DUI. This question is usually related to whether they should agree to take roadside maneuvers or a blood or breath test. It is difficult to answer those questions without knowing more about an individual’s particular circumstances and, even then, there… Read more »
Incarceration Rates High in U.S.
The White House recently released a study that suggests the mass incarceration that occurs in the U.S. is not having its intended effect. While the U.S. population accounts for about 5% of the world population, the American inmate population accounts for about 25% of the total worldwide inmate population. Recognition of this fact, coupled with… Read more »
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