Blog Posts in 2016

What Should You Do if Your Child Is Charged with a DUI?

As a parent, worrying about your child becomes second nature and this can be especially true while they are out on the road. No one wants to learn that their child has been arrested for driving while under the influence (DUI), but if it occurs, it is important to have a plan of action in place. Steps to take if your child is accused of drunk driving: Stay calm: This step applies to both you and ...

What Is Considered Unlawful Search and Seizure?

Under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, citizens are protected against unreasonable government intrusion into their homes, property, and businesses, particularly in regards to police stops, arrests, and searches. With that being said, these rights are not absolute. Law enforcement are granted the authority to conduct searches of our homes, vehicles, and other property as a ...

I Passed the Field Sobriety Test - Why Was I Charged with DUI?

It is Friday night, and you have just left the bar after a long night of drinking. Despite having had a few drinks, you have also drank considerable amounts of water, eaten plenty of food, and have waited a suitable amount of time to let the effects of alcohol wear off. As such, you feel more or less fine and decide to drive yourself home. Before you know it, a police officer has pulled you over ...

Rejecting a Breathalyzer Test

After you are pulled over by highway patrol officers in Colorado for suspicion of driving under the influence ( DUI ), at some point you will probably be told to blow into a handheld breathalyzer device to provide a measurement of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. Should you, though? And what can happen if you don’t? Can & Should You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test? When a police officer ...