Traveling home from holiday parties is a slam-dunk certainty for high numbers of Colorado residents during the winter holiday season.And here's something just as certain: Colorado State Patrol troopers and local police officers across the state will be strategically...
Year: 2015
Charged with DUI in Colorado?
As it happens, some Colorado motorists might find themselves facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol. Being accused of DUI can have immediate and long-lasting negative effects on a person's personal and business reputation. Depending upon the...
Facing DUI charges in Colorado
Incidents involving charges of alcohol or drug related offenses can have serious consequences for those arrested in Colorado. Such accusations are considered criminal matters that can result in one's personal record being permanently marred. Therefore, in light of the...
Driver facing DUI charges after recent Colorado accident
A tragedy occurred on a recent Friday night on a road in Colorado. Officers of the State Patrol have stated that they believe alcohol to be the leading factor in the case. One man's life was lost in the tragic crash, and the person believed responsible has been...
Criminal charges sometimes lead to severe penalties in Colorado
The penalties for a conviction of alcohol- or drug-related offenses while driving can be very severe in Colorado. Depending upon the circumstances of the incident that led to criminal charges being filed, a person might be sentenced with an extended prison term, loss...
Help for those accused of drug or alcohol offenses in Colorado
The degree of potential consequences involved in alcohol or drug-related traffic violations varies according to the circumstances of the incident. In some situations, a traffic violation becomes a criminal matter. Those in Colorado who have been charged with criminal...
Colorado DUI can result in serious penalties
Being pulled over in Colorado and arrested for an alcohol-related offense can lead to serious penalties and long-term consequences, if convicted. State law defines driving under the influence (DUI) as having a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. The penalties and...
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for Colorado DUI accident
In March 2014, a tragedy occurred on a road in Colorado. The DUI accident was captured on surveillance video from a camera installed in the area. The video was recently published in the hope that it might raise public awareness and help to prevent more accidents of...
Report issued on DUI laws in Colorado
A recent report suggested that drunk driving incidents in Colorado have significantly decreased since 1980. In fact, between 1982 and 2013, statistics demonstrate a 52 percent decrease in drunk driving fatalities in the state. In one assessment, Colorado is ranked at...
Child involved in recent Colorado DUI incident
A reported collision occurred on a recent Sunday night in a Colorado town. Alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in the crash. Whether DUI or other criminal charges will be filed against the driver remains to be seen. Several vehicles were involved in the...