If you are pulled over by the police, your first question may be, “Why are you stopping me?” If the police then arrest you and charge you with driving while under the influence (DUI), you may again ask why? If charged with a DUI offense, you need to understand the...
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Can you get a DUI while driving under the legal limit?
A few casual drinks may not seem like enough to get in trouble, but safe numbers aren’t always strong enough to save you from a drinking and driving charge. Staying within the limit on a breathalyzer might not be the free pass you’d expect. Colorado police arrest...
Allegedly intoxicated driver crashes into construction crew
Most Fort Collins area residents understand the importance of driving safely and following the laws of Colorado. But sometimes a person makes a bad decision that leads to an accident. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Colorado is a serious crime that...
Driver flees scene as hit and run on Loveland Pass injures cyclist
The Colorado State Patrol are actively seeking information on a car that struck a cyclist on Loveland Pass on the morning of July 4th, and fled the scene. The accident apparently happened around 9:30 a.m. in the morning near Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort. The cyclist...
Area drug string leads to multiple arrests
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...
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...