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Can I Face Per Se DWAI or DUI Charges for Drugs?
Under Colorado law, a driver can face criminal charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) if they have alcohol or drugs in their system that are affecting their ability to drive a vehicle safely. When it comes to per se DWAI or DUI charges, such a thing does… Read More »
How a Fourth Amendment Violation Could Be Part of Your Defense to Felony Charges
When you are facing any type of felony criminal charge in Colorado, it is critical to develop the strongest possible defense you can. Depending on the specific type of felony offense for which you have been charged, you could be looking at a sentence that involves imprisonment for anywhere from one year to up… Read More »
What Does Blood Alcohol Concentration Mean in a DUI Case?
What is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and what does it mean in a drunk driving case in the Denver area? Under Denver law, a person can face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) regardless of their BAC — if a person is driving in a manner… Read More »
What is an Affirmative Defense in a Felony Case?
Facing felony charges of any type in Colorado can be extremely anxiety-inducing, especially since a felony conviction is likely to result in a sentence that comes with at least some prison time. Under Colorado’s sentencing guidelines, even the least severe felony — a Class 6 felony — comes with a minimum sentence of one… Read More »
Is Expressed Consent the Same as Implied Consent in a Colorado DUI Case?
Many states across the country have laws known as “implied consent” laws concerning impaired or intoxicated driving. These laws generally involve an understanding that any driver on the road, merely by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and traveling on a public road, has already given consent — they have impliedly given consent… Read More »
Do Miranda Warnings Have Specific Required Language?
If you were recently arrested for any type of felony criminal offense in the Denver area and you have watched any sort of police procedural on television, you may already be aware of certain rights and the requirements of the Miranda warnings upon arrest, which arise out of the United States Supreme Court case… Read More »
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 »