Recent Blog Posts
Having Criminal Records Sealed in Colorado
If you are arrested in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado, just having an arrest on your record can be detrimental. If you are ultimately convicted of the offense, having to disclose a misdemeanor or felony criminal record can have devastating consequences long after the terms of your sentence have been completed. To be sure,… Read More »
What to Know About Underage DUIs, or UDDs
Any driver under the age of 21 who is found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02 percent or more can face charges for underage drinking and driving. In Colorado, there is a zero tolerance policy — as there is in many other US states — concerning underage drinking and driving. Accordingly,… Read More »
Expungement Versus Record Sealing
After an arrest, and following a criminal conviction, your record can follow you for some time to come. Job applications, rental applications, and even some loan applications require you to disclose whether you have been arrested for or convicted of a criminal offense. Depending on the nature of the offense and the circumstances you… Read More »
What is a DUI-D in Colorado?
If you or anyone you know has ever been stopped on suspicion of intoxicated driving, you may know that there are two different types of drunk driving charges you can face depending upon the amount of alcohol in your system. A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) is the same type of law… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Vehicular Assault Charges for Reckless Versus Intoxicated Driving?
Throughout Denver and the surrounding suburbs, Colorado residents and visitors rely on cars and trucks to travel from one location to another. However, motor vehicle crashes happen more often than many people want to think about, and in some cases, vehicle occupants or pedestrians sustain severe and life-threatening injuries. Under Colorado law, if you… Read More »
Defending Against Domestic Violence Allegations
Anyone who has been accused of domestic violence knows how important it is to defend themselves against these allegations. Not only can a conviction involving domestic violence result in significant penalties including jail time, but a conviction can also impact a person’s employment and relationship with their children. Given the seriousness of a conviction… Read More »
Avoiding a Vehicular Homicide Conviction
If you are facing charges for vehicular homicide in Colorado, it is critical to begin working on a defense strategy as soon as possible to give yourself the best possible chance at avoiding a vehicular homicide conviction. You should know that, if you are convicted, you will be facing penalties for either a Class… Read More »
DUI and Drugs: Marijuana/THC
If you use marijuana or cannabis, or any THC-containing products in Colorado, and you drive while you are affected by those substances, you could face charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado. Indeed, the term “drugged driving” is important for motorists in Colorado to know. Just… Read More »
DUI and Drugs: ADHD Medications
If you currently take a prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is essential for you to know that you could face impaired driving charges in Colorado if you are lawfully stopped on suspicion of impaired driving. This is a complicated and often problematic issue because, for many drivers who have been diagnosed with… Read More »
Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable?
When you are stopped and the law enforcement officer says they suspect drunk driving or drugged driving, you might be asked to take what is known as a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST). Regardless of whether you have consumed any alcohol or used any type of substance that could result in an impaired driving… Read More »