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...
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Colorado man may face death penalty with DUI murder conviction
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 health department official convicted of repeat DUI
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...
Potential career-related consequences of a DUI conviction
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...
Breathalyzer app helps to prevent DUI charge in Colorado
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...
Take care to avoid drunk driving arrests this New Year’s
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...
Avoid being arrested on DUI charges this holiday weekend
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....
Study considers breath test for marijuana-related DUIs
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...
Study questions wisdom of lowering DUI blood alcohol limits
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...
What are your rights during any traffic stop?
Most adult drivers have experienced a common panic at one time or another. You therefore are likely familiar with the feeling of your stomach dropping after seeing police car lights twirling around immediately behind your vehicle. Even if you have been doing nothing...