Author Archives: Reid DeChant
What is the Difference Between Vehicular Assault Charges for Reckless Versus Intoxicated Driving?
Throughout Denver and the surrounding suburbs, Colorado residents and visitors rely on cars and trucks to travel from one location to another. However, motor vehicle crashes happen more often than many people want to think about, and in some cases, vehicle occupants or pedestrians sustain severe and life-threatening injuries. Under Colorado law, if you… Read More »
Defending Against Domestic Violence Allegations
Anyone who has been accused of domestic violence knows how important it is to defend themselves against these allegations. Not only can a conviction involving domestic violence result in significant penalties including jail time, but a conviction can also impact a person’s employment and relationship with their children. Given the seriousness of a conviction… Read More »
Avoiding a Vehicular Homicide Conviction
If you are facing charges for vehicular homicide in Colorado, it is critical to begin working on a defense strategy as soon as possible to give yourself the best possible chance at avoiding a vehicular homicide conviction. You should know that, if you are convicted, you will be facing penalties for either a Class… Read More »
DUI and Drugs: Marijuana/THC
If you use marijuana or cannabis, or any THC-containing products in Colorado, and you drive while you are affected by those substances, you could face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado. Indeed, the term “drugged driving” is important for motorists in Colorado to know. Just… Read More »
DUI and Drugs: ADHD Medications
If you currently take a prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is essential for you to know that you could face impaired driving charges in Colorado if you are lawfully stopped on suspicion of impaired driving. This is a complicated and often problematic issue because, for many drivers who have been diagnosed with… Read More »
Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable?
When you are stopped and the law enforcement officer says they suspect drunk driving or drugged driving, you might be asked to take what is known as a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST). Regardless of whether you have consumed any alcohol or used any type of substance that could result in an impaired driving… Read More »
What is the Difference Between the Administrative Process and Court Process After a DUI?
When a person is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, it is essential to understand that there are two different processes or paths that the person may go through: an administrative process, and a court process. It can be extremely confusing to determine what you will need to do, whether you… Read More »
How to Develop a Felony DUI Defense
Any DUI or DWAI arrest in Colorado should be taken extremely seriously, even a first-time offense. Yet when someone is facing felony DUI charges, the stakes are significantly higher. Not only will you have a felony criminal record in the event of a conviction, but may also face a harsh sentence that can include… Read More »
Boating Under the Influence in Colorado
Driving a motor vehicle anywhere in Colorado after drinking alcohol can result in a drunk driving-related charge, from driving while ability impaired (DWAI) to driving under the influence (DUI). While most motorists know that they can be arrested for a DWAI or DUI in connection with drinking and driving — and can face serious… Read More »
What Are Potential Defenses to Drug Crimes in Colorado?
If you are facing any type of drug-related offense in Colorado, it is critical to begin working on a defense strategy as soon as possible. The best defense strategies are those developed with the help of an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney, and those that are specifically tailored to the facts of your case…. Read More »