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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...
When pulled over by law enforcement, the laws regarding individual rights are complicated, and drivers may not even realize they apply. For example, Colorado drivers automatically consent to a chemical test during a traffic stop when issued their Colorado driver's...
The Colorado Highway Patrol and the Colorado Department of Transportation team up during the holidays for increased enforcement periods. This means that state and local law enforcement will be on the roads for one of the biggest annual pushes for catching impaired...
Critics have been loud in their complaints about law enforcement’s practice of selling a defendant’s asset. This most commonly happens when officers pull over drivers on suspicion of DUI and subsequently put the cars up for auction. The municipality then keeps the...
Everyone makes mistakes. The unfortunate downside to making mistakes when you are a professional athlete is making national news. Such was the case when law enforcement pulled over former all-star baseball player Johnny Damon in a suburb of Orlando, Florida, on...
