Drunk Driving

Unofficial summer has arrived in Boulder and so have warnings from law enforcement agencies about the dangers of impaired driving. Colorado laws have changed since last summer, when the recreational marijuana use was still against the law. Now that adults legally can...

Any length of time in jail can be detrimental to a defendant's life. A six-month sentence for a misdemeanor or a one-year term or longer for a felony may have the same effect. Jail time causes obstacles to higher education, housing and job prospects plus wage losses...

The legal definition of malice is wrongful intent. Malice may be present, even when a Colorado defendant has no plan to take another person's life. Severe charges are possible when a defendant knowingly engages in a dangerous activity, like drunk driving, that is...

Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would stiffen charges and penalties for defendants convicted of alcohol-related offenses. House Bill 14:1036 would affect Boulder drivers with previous convictions for DUI, DWAI and DUI per se. Under the proposal, the...

We have previously mentioned that it is unfortunately too easy for responsible adults to unintentionally drive under the influence (DUI). Because alcohol can metabolize differently under a myriad of circumstances, it is possible to feel sober even if you have a blood...

A few drinks can be an enjoyable way to end a hard week or to celebrate a major event. However, a serious problem occurs in Colorado when people opt to drive after drinking one too many drinks. Technologies are available to help a person who has consumed too much...

A remake of the popular film “RoboCop” is set to open in theaters sometime in 2014. However, moviegoers and travelers all over the U.S. will likely catch a glimpse of the new RoboCop this holiday season for reasons that have little to do with the film...

Our readers may or may not be aware that tonight, Thanksgiving Eve, is one of the busiest nights of the year for bar-hopping. Many individuals visiting with friends and family from wherever they have gone for the holiday tend to go out drinking in order to celebrate....

Although Colorado lawmakers have legalized the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes under certain circumstances, adults may not use marijuana and then drive legally if a certain amount of the drug remains in their systems. The rationale behind...

Several months ago, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that states lower the blood alcohol limit (BAC) at which motorists can legally operate their vehicles. The NTSB hopes that by lowering the legal BAC fewer motorists will engage in driving...