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...
The purpose of a preliminary hearing
While being arraigned in a DUI case, you have the option to either plead guilty or not guilty. In many cases, a not guilty plea means that you will take part in a preliminary hearing. Many consider this a pre-trial, as a prosecutor can call witnesses to the stand,...
Developing marijuana impairment tests could be problematic
Although recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, it is still illegal to drive while one’s ability is impaired. However, no test for marijuana exists that is akin to the blood alcohol content breathalyzer test. Researchers are trying to change that by...
