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The Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. Therefore, the police must have a justifiable basis for pulling you over if they suspect you are driving while intoxicated. In legalese, this is known as a reasonable suspicion....
Most people wouldn’t count Labor Day among the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Nonetheless, whenever there’s a chance to take an extra day off from work, people are naturally going to gather for parties of all sizes and activities of all kinds – many of which...
Teens have finished classes and taken their final tests and now take the summer off from school. While they may dedicate themselves to a summer job, they will likely spend more time with friends, staying up late and having fun. Unfortunately, this to-do list can prove...
Being pulled over by a police officer can be a stressful and frightening experience, especially if you suspect you may be over the legal limit for alcohol consumption. One of the tests that officers may administer is the field sobriety test (FST), which can leave many...
Being charged with a DUI can have severe and long-term consequences here in Colorado. Convictions often involve fines, license loss, jail time, higher insurance premiums, and other penalties. These penalties can make it harder to maintain employment, qualify for...
The state has already mounted several The Heat is On campaigns in 2022. As of mid-June, law enforcement has arrested more than 700 DUI suspects this year. The campaigns so far were New Year, Winter Blitz, Super Bowl Weekend, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day,...
Charges for driving under the influence stay on a driver’s record for a long time. So, getting one after years of a clean driving record means that the driver still potentially faces more severe penalties than the first time or second time, with the law outlining...
Many of us take drugs prescribed to us by our doctors. These offer a wide array of health benefits, but users should be aware that legal drug use can lead to DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) charges. While doctors never have ill intent to prescribe harmful...
Some drivers pride themselves on their ability to have just one alcoholic drink or drink judiciously. They reason that they are in the clear as long as they are under the legal limit of .08 for blood alcohol content (BAC). However, drivers can still be charged for...
Leaving home to attend college is a deeply ingrained tradition. It's a time for young adults to prepare for a career, learn to live independently, meet new people and grow as a person. It's also a time when new students gain easy access to alcohol and engage in binge...
