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What is the Legal Alcohol Amount for Driving Without a DUI Risk in Colorado?
How much alcohol can lawfully be in a person’s system before that person can face drunk driving-related charges in Denver? The answer to the question depends on the person’s age, whether they are driving a personal or commercial vehicle, and whether they are talking about charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving… Read More »
What Are My Rights Against Search and Seizure Before a Felony Arrest?
If you have been arrested for a felony offense in Colorado and are now facing charges, it is crucial to seek legal advice about whether your constitutional rights may have been violated if your arrest resulted from a search of your person or your property. In other words, you may have been subject to… Read More »
Can I Face Federal Criminal Charges for a DUI in Colorado?
You may know that you can face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado if you have a certain blood alcohol concentration (BAC), or if you are driving in such a way that indicates you are impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol… Read More »
What is a Speedy Trial Right in a Felony Case?
If you are arrested for any type of felony offense in Colorado, it is crucial to know your rights under the US Constitution, as well as under Colorado law. If any of your rights are violated, you may have the foundation of a strong defense, or you may be able to take other steps… Read More »
How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Test Results?
When you are facing charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, a key piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case against you is most likely the result of a breath test or a blood test. While breathalyzers are used commonly by Colorado law enforcement, and the… Read More »
Constitutional Violations as Defenses in Felony Cases
When you are facing any type of felony charges in Colorado — whether for a drug offense, a felony DUI offense, weapons offenses, theft offenses, or violent crimes — it is essential to build a defense strategy with an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney that is tailored to the particular facts of your case…. Read More »
How an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Analyzes Blood and Breath Testing Evidence
Have you been charged with driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in the Denver area? You need a defense attorney with substantial experience to begin working with you on your case. There is a new designation for certain DUI defense attorneys that can be extremely beneficial to clients who… Read More »
Common Laboratory Errors in Denver DUI Blood Tests (And How They’re Challenged)
After a driver is arrested in the Denver area for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI), a breath or blood sample is typically drawn in order to determine the person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). With both breath and blood samples, various types of errors can occur in the process… Read More »
Why DUI Defense Is a Scientific Discipline, Not Just a Criminal Charge
When you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, it is essential to understand that effectively defending against the charges you are facing will require scientific knowledge and expertise. Typically, the most compelling evidence that the prosecution will be presenting against you will be… Read More »
Understanding GC/MS and LC/MS Testing in Colorado DUI Prosecutions
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), the prosecution is likely using evidence from a chemical test against you to show that you had a blood alcohol centration (BAC) of 0.05 percent or higher, depending on the charge you are facing. The type of… Read More »