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 »
Posts Tagged: DWAI
10x DUI Offender Sentenced
A judge in Weld County handed down the first felony DUI sentence in the county. In August, a new law took effect, making a fourth DUI in a lifetime a class 4 felony. The Weld County defendant had 9 prior alcohol or drug related driving offenses. Cumulatively, he had spent 12 years on probation and… Read more »
Dismissals!
Dahl, Fischer & Wilks and our clients achieved some good case outcomes recently. With the help of our clients, we have been able to secure a couple of dismissals for our clients.
5 Common DUI Questions
We pride ourselves in offering individualized attention, not only to clients, but everyone who calls us seeking possible representation. People who call our office or submit questions through our website will always speak with or be responded to by a lawyer. Everyone’s case or issue is unique, but there are a few questions we get… Read more »
DUI Arrest for Cleveland Browns Receiver Josh Gordon
Cleveland Browns wide receiver, Josh Gordon, was arrested early Saturday morning for DUI. He was contacted by police for speeding, allegedly going 50 in a 35 mph zone in Raleigh, North Carolina. In North Carolina, driving while impaired means the person was appreciably impaired. This definition sounds similar to Colorado’s DUI law, which defines under… Read more »
22 Arrests at Fort Collins DUI Checkpoint
DUI Checkpoint in Fort Collins nets 22 arrests 22 people were arrested for DUI, DWAI or minor in possession at a DUI checkpoint in Fort Collins on Friday night. Of the 22 people arrested, 20 were charged with DUI or DWAI. One was charged with minor in possession of alcohol, which includes if a person… Read more »
Sober Driver Charged With DUI, Exonerated Due to Test Results
Sober Driver Cleared of DUI After Being Charged When Deputy Hit Her Car A Milwaukee woman was charged and arrested for a DUI despite the fact that a sheriff’s deputy actually rolled through a stop sign and hit her car. When the deputy contacted the driver, she admitted to having a couple sips of a… Read more »
Heightened DUI Patrols Mean More DUI Arrests
Two events this weekend will bring people together to socialize and celebrate. Denver will celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend and the Kentucky Derby will prompt derby parties. These types of social events also tend to draw heightened DUI patrols. Heightened DUI patrols tend to result in more DUI arrests. Many people who get charged… Read more »
Choosing the Best DUI Attorney – Part 4
Today is the last installment of the series of posts about how to choose the best DUI attorney for you. So far, we have focused on things that are directly related to the client, but there are people besides the client and defense attorney who are involved in the process. The best DUI attorneys are… Read more »
Choosing the Best DUI Attorney – Part 3
Earlier this week in our hunt for the best DUI attorney, we wrote about experience, knowledge and the type of relationship you might expect to have with your lawyer. For many people, and understandably so, a big concern, if not the biggest concern, is the cost of hiring a lawyer. Affordable Being charged with a… Read more »
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