Every person on the planet has made a few mistakes in their lifetimes. Arguably, some mistakes are more serious than others are and can have a lasting effect on many areas of a person’s life. A criminal conviction, for example, imposes several personal hardships, even...
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Driving drunk? Police will know it
It’s difficult to hide the fact that you’re driving under the influence of alcohol. Police are trained at spotting people who may be drunk, as getting them off the road is one of their primary concerns. Here are some of the many signs that police look for when trying...
The major reason college students drink
Most parents know the reputation that college has for being a rowdy experience full of alcohol use -- much of it underage. This, in turn, can lead to drunk driving charges and a host of other issues. For parents, these issues clearly outweigh the benefits of drinking,...
Do not trust personal breathalyzers
As you settle in to the college year, chances are that you will attend some great parties. When you attend an event some distance away, you might decide to take your car. If you do, you need to have enough self-control not to drink, which can be tricky if people are...
A night at the club? You could have been drugged
You and your friends went out for a night on the town, but you found you weren’t feeling well a few hours in. You had a drink or two at the bar, both nonalcoholic, but you just weren’t feeling better. You felt hot and dizzy, so you decided to head home. As you drove...
Defend yourself: You have rights if you’re charged with a DUI
You were heading home when you started to feel unwell. You didn’t have anything alcoholic to drink at lunch, but you didn’t sleep well last night. You chalked off the feeling of being tired. What you didn’t know then, and what you later found out, was that your drink...
How to tell your parents you just got arrested for DUI
Colorado enforces a “zero tolerance” law for drivers 21 years of age and younger. That means that anyone under the legal drinking age can be hit with a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) any time that they have a blood alcohol content of 0.02% or greater. If...
What happens to a parent facing a DUI with a child in the car?
Quite a few people who eventually get arrested for and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado thought that they could handle their alcohol. Many people overestimate their own driving prowess and underestimate the impact of alcohol on their...
Could a faulty Breathalyzer affect your criminal case?
Seeing flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror while on the way home can ruin a nice evening out. The law enforcement officer comes to your window, speaks to you for a moment and decides to initiate sobriety tests. Before you know it, you are taking a...
When can police get a blood test if they suspect alcohol-impaired driving?
Breath tests are a popular tool for law enforcement to determine whether to make an arrest for suspected drunk driving. That’s in part because they are portable and fast. Additionally, unlike more invasive tests, they do not require medical professionals to...