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DWAI or DUI in a School Zone: What You Need to Know
Colorado has two separate offenses related to drugged and drunk driving under CRS 42-4-1301: driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and driving under the influence (DUI). A DWAI is a lesser charge than a DUI, both are criminal offenses that can result in jail time even for a first offense. With subsequent offenses, the criminal... More
How Do My 5th Amendment Rights Apply to an Arrest?
If you are arrested for a criminal offense or placed in a situation known as a custodial interrogation (a situation where a person is detained by police and is not free to leave), you have specific rights under the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution. The Fifth Amendment rights that apply in an arrest... More
Legal Alcohol Limit for a DWAI Versus DUI
What are the specific legal alcohol limits for drunk driving charges in Colorado? In Colorado, a person can face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or for driving under the influence (DUI). These two offenses have different legal alcohol limits, but a person can also face charges for either in cases where their... More
What is Felony Grand Theft in Colorado?
The offense of theft is often charged as a misdemeanor in Colorado, but it is essential to know that you can certainly face felony charges for theft as well, depending on the value of the goods that are stolen. In fact, for high-value items, you can even face up to class 2 felony charges... More
Domestic Violence Harassment: What is It and How Can I Defend Against Allegations?
Intimate relationships between spouses and partners can become difficult for many different reasons, and in some circumstances, allegations of domestic violence arise. Domestic violence is not a specific offense unto itself, but rather is a broader term for thinking about violence that occurs between two people who are or were previously married, who are... More
Are the Consequences of a DWAI the Same as a DUI?
If you were recently charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, you may not have a clear understanding of the charges you are facing and how they relate to charges for driving under the influence (DUI). More specifically, you may be wondering if the consequences of a DWAI are the same as... More
What Are the Penalties for Felony Theft in Colorado?
If you were recently arrested for felony theft or recently charged, or if a loved one is in this situation, you are likely concerned about the possible consequences of a conviction. In short, any felony theft conviction can have significant consequences, both in terms of an initial sentence and in the repercussions that can... More
DUI and Gun Possession: What You Should Know
If you are stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado and you have a firearm in your possession, it is critical to know that you can be facing additional and serious charges. To be clear, you can face additional charges when you otherwise are permitted to... More
Drug Conspiracy Felonies in Colorado
There are a wide range of drug offenses in Colorado that are charged as felonies. As you might know, felonies carry much more significant penalties upon conviction, and having a felony conviction on your record can have substantial repercussions even after you have completed the terms of a sentence. It is also critical for... More
Can I Be Charged with a DUI While Cycling?
Are you facing drunk driving charges after being stopped by police while riding a bicycle? You might be thinking that this is a mistake, and that you cannot be charged with a DWAI or DUI for having a couple of drinks and deciding to ride your bike. However, you can indeed face either DWAI... More