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What Effective DUI Defenses Look Like
When facing a DUI (driving under the influence) charge, an experienced defense lawyer can make all the difference. A skilled lawyer can get cases with insufficient evidence or improper procedure dismissed, help secure a not-guilty ruling, or fight for you to receive a more favorable sentence.
Breaking Down President Biden’s DUI Prevention Technology Requirements
Cars that detect whether their driver is intoxicated will soon become commonplace in the United States under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, recently signed by President Biden. Below we have summarized all you need to know about Biden’s innovative strategy to reduce drunk or impaired driving casualties in the U.S.
Do I Have to Do Field Sobriety Tests in Colorado?
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) in Colorado are one of the main tools police officers use to determine whether a person is driving whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, field sobriety tests are not always reliable, and many drivers are unaware of their rights when requested to perform one.
How Social Media Activity Affects Sexual Crime Defenses
These days, most people have some type of social media profile. While some people are reluctant to post on social media, others post without understanding that these posts can affect them legally. If you face criminal charges, your online behavior can negatively affect your case. A professional Colorado criminal defense attorney can help you navigate your online personality through your case.
Do Multiple DUIs Make a Difference in Colorado?
Driving under the influence is a serious crime in Colorado. Some people believe that you are only legally drunk if your BAC is 0.08 percent and above or can only be drunk if you are stumbling around on the road. The truth is that there is no bright line definition of what is considered to be drunk and this is why many people are arrested for DUI even though they are not acting drunk.
What to Do After a Domestic Violence Arrest
Domestic abuse is a serious offense in Colorado. Even if you are only charged with a misdemeanor, you may be facing stiff fines, community service, counseling, anger management and domestic violence classes, and up to 24 months in jail.
Colorado is a mandatory arrest state, so if the police are called for a domestic dispute, they are required to separate the couple and least one person is going to jail. If you are arrested for domestic violence, you will have to spend at least one night and jail and you will probably be prevented from returning home for at least seven days.
Did You Suffer a Traumatic Injury in a Motorcycle Accident?
Riding a motorcycle has a lot of advantages. It’s fun, economical, and it gives you a great sense of freedom. But a motorcycle rider doesn’t have the same type of protection that an automobile provides. A car has seatbelts, airbags, and a steel frame to protect passengers. Motorcycles are also less visible on the road than cars.
Because a motorcycle rider is not protected by a secured cabin like an automobile driver, they only have their safety gear and a helmet to protect them. When a motorcycle crashes, the rider will hit the ground or collide with solid object such as another vehicle.
Are Field Sobriety Tests Required in Colorado?
Colorado requires police to have “reasonable suspicion” to pull over a vehicle or make a traffic stop. “Reasonable suspicion” dictates that an officer must have articulable facts that the driver is committing a crime. Some of these crimes that qualify include:
- Speeding
- Rolling through a stop sign
- Having a broken tail light
- Failing to signal for a lane change
Government Data Indicates Traffic Fatalities Shot up During the Pandemic
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) early estimates show that 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2020. The agency attributes the increase to several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Americans drove less in 2020 due to the pandemic, the number of miles driven per person increased. This combined with a decrease in the number of people using mass transit led to a rise in the number of people driving alone, which led to an increase in crashes and fatalities.
Report: Half of Drinkers Risk DUI
Enjoying a pleasant dinner out, a get together at a local bar or club, or a meeting with friends often involves consuming alcohol. Even if you are careful about how much you drink, a recent study reveals that almost half of drinkers underestimate their BAC (blood alcohol concentration), believe they are safe to drive, but are at risk of being charged with DUI.