Greeley Criminal Law Blog
Fight back so a DUI doesn’t ruin your life
It doesn’t matter if you’ve consumed one alcohol beverage or several, should you find yourself pulled over for suspicion of DUI you know that you’re in a difficult spot. The first thing on your mind should be to make all the right decisions during the traffic stop,...
Protection order violations
There are two main types of protection orders in the Centennial State. One is a civil order, commonly known as a restraining order. Courts issue this type of protection order to shield one person from another. The other type is a criminal mandatory protection order....
Alcohol isn’t the only substance that leads to impaired driving
Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the more common safety-related traffic violations that people commit. Most people mentally associate DUI charges with alcohol, and there is little question that alcohol is a factor in many serious car wrecks. Too many people...
Man convicted of DUI and reckless driving spared jail
A Colorado man has been sentenced to nine months of work release and five years of probation. He was initially arrested for causing an accident in Boulder County with a blood alcohol concentration five times the .08% legal driving limit. The sentence was handed down...
Does a failed breath test mean you’re guilty of a DUI?
The collection of evidence plays a key role in the ability of Colorado state prosecutors to bring successful criminal charges against individuals. There are generally three kinds of evidence that the courts will use in drunk driving or driving under the influence...
Guilty plea after DUI arrest costs police officer his job
Colorado law enforcement officers are vigilant in looking for drivers who might be driving under the influence. Anyone can face DUI charges. It may lead to significant penalties personally and professionally. This was evident in the case of a former law enforcement...
Don’t say these things if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI
Any time you take to the roads of Colorado, it’s critical to do so with your safety and well-being in mind. This means many things, such as avoiding alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Despite the dangers of drinking and driving, this is a relatively simple...
DWAI is less serious than DUI but penalties are still harsh
Colorado law enforcement officers continue their efforts to keep drunk drivers off the road. There are two significant charges: DUI and DWAI. How do these charges differ and what kind of penalties accompany each? Understanding the difference The difference between DUI...
Options for defending against DUI charges
Accused drivers facing drunk driving charges need to know who they can defend themselves against the charges they are facing because of how serious the penalties and consequences of a DUI are. There are different options for defending against DUI charges depending on...
What happens when you break the rules of a probationary license?
Getting arrested for impaired driving in Colorado comes with a number of stressful consequences. You may have spent a night in jail and will face varying penalties depending on your previous criminal record. You also need to look at the wider implications that a DUI...
