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When Does Colorado Require an Ignition Interlock for a DUI?
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, you may know that one of the possible consequences of a conviction is being required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle in order to operate it. The ignition interlock device, according to... More
What You Should Know if You Are Facing Domestic Violence Harassment Charges
Were you recently arrested for and charged with harassment of an ex, or a person with whom you have been in an intimate relationship? If so, it is critical to understand how Colorado handles domestic violence offenses and what the classification of domestic violence can mean for your case. In short, there is no... More
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