Police officers who conduct traffic stops are always looking for signs of intoxication. Therefore, even though you’re considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, police officers may deem you guilty just based on your behavior or speech patterns. As a...
To build the strongest criminal defense possible, you need to take a holistic approach. While this means identifying witnesses, knowing case law, and exploiting the rules of evidence to your advantage, it also means knowing how to competently navigate the discovery...
Whenever a Colorado driver spots the flashing red and blue lights in the rear view mirror, the pulse rate will inevitably increase, especially if the person has been drinking. Most Coloradans know that they can be required to submit to a blood test to measure the...
Minor traffic stops, such as failing to signal turn or failing to obey a “Yield” sign, can quickly lead to more serious charges if the driver has been careless with handling illegal goods, such as drugs. The Utah Highway Patrol provided a striking example of this...
In Colorado, if a driver is stopped for an alcohol or drug-related driving offense, he or she may receive an express consent affidavit and notice of revocation by a police officer or the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV may hold an administrative hearing to...
Many couples have disagreements from time to time. If one partner is falsely accused of domestic violence, however, it can have a devastating effect on his or her life. Consequences The partner who is making the false accusation may be able to request an order of...
The State of Colorado takes driving under the influence very seriously. In most cases, it is charged as a misdemeanor with consequences including fines, loss of driving privileges and even jail time. However, not all DUIs are treated the same. In extreme...
Once you are in police custody and are about to be interrogated by law enforcement, officers are required to read you your Miranda rights. These rights stem from the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, you have: The right to remain silent (anything...
In far too many instances, the police automatically think that a driver is intoxicated if he or she presents signs consistent with being under the influence of alcohol. But the truth of the matter is that there can be a number of factors that can contribute to signs...
The penalties associated with your criminal charges might be quite severe, threatening you with extensive jail or prison time, excessive fines, and a damaging criminal record that may haunt you for years to come. Given the stakes involved in your case, you may be...