Greeley Criminal Law Blog
About Colorado license suspension, points and reinstatement
We do not give much thought to getting around in a vehicle until we lose our driving privileges. In the state of Colorado, there are various ways to lose a drivers’ license as well as some confusion over how to get it back. Suspensions for points When the Department...
How to approach a DUI checkpoint
As you approach a DUI checkpoint, every bad thing imaginable may be running through your mind. And that’s especially true if you’re under the influence of alcohol or have another reason to believe that an officer may put you under arrest. Fortunately, when you know...
If arrested for a fourth DUI, you face a felony conviction
The state of Colorado has doubled down on the effort of keeping drunk drivers off the road. If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of drunk driving and you are convicted, you face serious penalties and will start the next phase of your life with a felony on your...
Mistakes to avoid if pulled over for suspicion of DUI
Make no bones about it: Police in Colorado are on the lookout for anyone who appears intoxicated while driving. Even though they don’t know for sure, if they have any reason to believe you’re under the influence there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself pulled over....
Specialized DUI patrols on the rise
Police in Colorado may be stepping up efforts to arrest and charge people with DUIs. The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a High Visibility Enforcement campaign to fund local police departments to have a visible presence on the roads late at night...
Marijuana legalization has led to a lot of confusion over drug laws
A lot has changed since Colorado voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2014, but whether the changes have been good or bad depends on who you ask, and what evidence they choose to show you. The resulting confusion has led to many people...
A look at DUI/DWI penalties and diversion rehab in Colorado
The state of Colorado does not play when it comes to keeping drunk drivers off the road, and the penalties for DUI/DWI are harsh. If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, what sort of penalties will you...
Innocent people could accidentally look like shoplifters
The word shoplifting probably conjures an image of a person in an oversized coat shoving expensive items inside of it before walking out of the store without paying for anything. Concealing merchandise on your person or inside your clothing is certainly one form of...
Drug experimentation isn’t safe for Colorado college students
Moving out for college can mean throwing caution to the wind and trying things that the newly enrolled student would never have done at home while living with their parents. Most college students will experiment with mind-altering substances, whether they go to a...
A DUI conviction may have immigration consequences
While there is usually nothing inherently wrong with enjoying a beer or cocktail, driving after consuming alcohol may land you in legal hot water. In fact, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08% violates Colorado law. If you do so,...
