According to law enforcement authorities, officers from different agencies executed search warrants at various locations in Fort Collins and also made multiple arrests as part of a drug sting. The police wound up arresting six people on various drug charges. The most...
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Penalties for drinking and driver for people under 21
As is the case in other states, people living in Colorado under the age of 21 face stiffer penalties for drinking and driving. These stricter rules may affect college students attending Colorado State or other colleges and universities. People who are under 21 are...
What are the penalties for DUI charges in Colorado?
No driver wants to end up facing drunk driving charges which are serious criminal charges. In addition to understanding defense options available to them, accused drivers need to know exactly what they are facing following drunk driving charges. One important aspect...
Liability protections for good Samaritans in cases of underaged drinking and drug use
When someone overdoses on drugs or alcohol while at a party and needs immediate medical attention, many partygoers are afraid to call for help because they do not want to get in trouble with the police. Many alcohol and drug deaths could have been avoided if someone...
Ignition interlock devices can be a hassle
In addition to the other possible penalties and consequences accused drivers face, including potential jail time, fines and license suspension, drivers may also be required to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle as part of the penalties associated...
A close look at breathalyzer tests
This blog recently discussed that there are requirements breathalyzer tests must meet in order to produce reliable results. Breathalyzer tests that are not properly calibrated or are poorly maintained may produce unreliable results and if that happens, it may be part...
Understanding the different approaches to challenge DUI charges
There are different approaches to challenging DUI charges based on the situation and circumstances. Drunk driving defenses share in common, however, that they can help accused drivers who may be scared about the potential penalties and consequences they are facing...
What is probable cause?
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, probable cause is required for the police to have performed a valid arrest or conduct a valid search and seizure, incident to a potential crime. To establish probable cause, the police must show that it was more...