Demystifying the Intoxilyzer – Part Three
In this final installment of demystifying the Intoxilyzer, we will discuss the human components that go into obtaining test results from the device: the person conducting the test, and the person being tested. In the State of Colorado, it is not every police officer that can perform breath testing on an individual suspected of driving […]
What is the Colorado Premises Liability Act?
The Colorado Premises Liability Act is the state law, C.R.S. § 13-21-115, that governs when a property owner is legally responsible for injuries that happen on their land. It was passed in 1986 specifically to correlate how much an injured person can recover with their legal status on the property, rather than using the general […]
Demystifying the Intoxilyzer – Part Two
In the first blog entry discussing the Intoxilyzer, the reader learned general information about the device and the relevant law on using the test results to show a vehicle operator was driving under the influence (DUI) in the State of Colorado. In this entry, we will discuss issues surrounding the accuracy of the Intoxilyzer 9000 […]
Demystifying the Intoxilyzer – Part One
One word that pops up frequently in Colorado driving under the influence (DUI) cases is “Intoxilyzer.” However, many people are not familiar with the meaning of this word of how it affects a DUI case. This blog post and subsequent ones intend to address the Intoxilyzer and its value for the prosecution in cases involving […]
What the Best Drug Possession Lawyers in Denver Know
While Colorado has more liberal drug and narcotics statutes than many other states, the ramifications of a drug conviction here can still have severe life impacts. Besides the obvious effects such as possible prison time and stiff financial penalties, a drug conviction can affect an individual’s possible future employment, eligibility for public housing assistance[i], and […]
What the Best Denver Criminal Defense Lawyers Know in Theft Cases
Good Colorado criminal defense attorneys who handle a large number of theft cases know there are numerous defenses their clients can use to challenge this charge. They are also acutely aware that their clients, if convicted of the offense, face long lasting consequences that can have life altering effects, such as prison time, a permanent […]
DUI and Other Acts Evidence
One of the more controversial issues in Colorado evidence law is use of other past bad acts. Can the prosecution use other acts evidence to prove that the accused committed the charged offenses in a current case? This debate extends into cases involving all types of charges in Colorado criminal law – including driving while […]
How to Prepare for Court as a Defendant in a Criminal Case
Being a defendant in a Colorado criminal case is a daunting matter for an individual. That said, there are a number of steps you can take which will help ease the process for you, and may even help resolve the matter in an acceptable fashion. Here is a comprehensive list of those steps: 1) discuss […]
Incarceration Time for DUI Convictions
Colorado has a greatly varied sentencing structure for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. Obviously, one of the biggest factors affecting a drunk driving sentence is the number of times someone has been previously convicted of a DUI crime. If an individual is convicted for the first time of DUI, the sentence is at least […]
Second DUI Conviction in Colorado
In Colorado, the penalties for a second driving under the influence (DUI) conviction are significant. It should come as no surprise that the ramifications are far greater than after a person’s first conviction. The law views offenders who incur a second drunk driving conviction as obviously not learning from the first experience and earning far […]