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Know Your Miranda Rights
If you have ever been arrested in Colorado and taken into police or other law enforcement custody, you have likely been advised of your Miranda rights. Also known as a Miranda warning or Miranda advisements, law enforcement officials must inform a person of their rights under the US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona... More
What is an Ignition Interlock Device in DUI Cases?
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Colorado, you may be required to install something known as an ignition interlock device (or IID) in your vehicle in order to continue driving. Whether or not a DUI-related conviction will result in the requirement of an ignition interlock... More
What Are My Fourth Amendment Rights in Searches?
If you are stopped by the police or any other law enforcement official, you have certain constitutional protections against an unlawful, warrantless search under the Fourth Amendment. It is extremely important to know your rights. If you are subjected to an unlawful search in violation of the Fourth Amendment, and you are arrested for... More
Will a First-Time DUI Result in Jail Time?
If you were recently arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in the Denver area or elsewhere in Colorado, it is important to understand the penalties you could be facing if you are convicted. If this is your first offense, you may be worrying especially about the possibility... More
What is Ineffective Assistance of Counsel?
If you were convicted of a DUI or any other criminal offense in Colorado, it is critical to begin thinking about potential ways of appealing the conviction. Options for appeal will depend entirely on the facts of the case and any factual issues that arose during your trial or any mistakes or errors that... More
Three Ways You Can Face Felony DUI Charges in Colorado
When you are stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving and arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) you will usually be facing misdemeanor charges — especially for a first offense in which nobody was harmed. Do not make the mistake of assuming that a DWAI or DUI misdemeanor... More
What Are Drug Conspiracy Charges?
Under Colorado law, a person can face various criminal charges connected to the possession and distribution of drugs. Depending on the specific facts of the case, a person may face a range of charges from misdemeanors to felonies, and in some cases may face multiple types of drug-related charges. The particular charges will depend... More
Understanding Colorado’s Drug Laws
Colorado has a range of drug crimes for which a person can face charges. Some of these offenses are relatively similar to those in other states, while some are relatively distinct. Like in other states, the severity of the penalty for a drug offense often depends upon a few factors, including the type of... More
Anti-Anxiety Medications and DUID Charges in Colorado
Colorado has strict intoxicated driving laws, and motorists can face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) when they have a blood alcohol content of between 0.05 percent but less than 0.08 percent, and driving under the influence (DUI) charges for BACs of 0.08 percent and higher. The Colorado Code also prohibits driving under... More
Can I Have a Domestic Violence Protection Order Lifted?
Domestic violence cases in Colorado can be complicated and contentious, and domestic violence situations often result in one or both of the parties seeking a protection order. Protection orders can be temporary or permanent, and they are related specifically to the party who files for the order (the “protected person”) and the party who... More