Can a DUI Be Expunged in Colorado?
Nov 23
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

It’s unlikely that anyone needs to tell a person that driving under the influence is a big mistake in Colorado. The Centennial State has some of the stiffest DUI penalties in the nation. Even if you manage to avoid conviction for a DUI, there’s still the matter of a criminal record.

The law in Colorado allows you to expunge certain crimes and arrests from your criminal record. Is a DUI one of those crimes? In some circumstances, it is, but [...]

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Were You Caught Up in the CO Labor Day DUI Crackdown?
Sep 16
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWAI | DWI

Being pulled over under the suspicion of a DUI is never fun, but the chances of that happening increase during certain times of the year in Colorado – including Labor Day.

Law enforcement made a commitment in Colorado this year to crack down on impaired driving. They publicly stated that law enforcement agencies would crack down on impaired driving between August 17 and September 8.

If you got caught up in the DUI crackdown, you may have questions. Here are [...]

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CO DUI: Why You Should Avoid One
Sep 9
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

In the United States, the laws governing the crime of driving under the influence – also called a DUI – are typically very harsh. Colorado is no exception to this, as even first-time DUI offenders can face time in jail, fines, and the loss of their driver’s license.

As serious as a DUI is, not many understand the true implications of the crime and the impact it can have on your life. There are many reasons to avoid a DUI [...]

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DUI with a Gun in the Car: What’s Next?
Jun 20
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | Gun Crimes

No one wants to get pulled over by the police when driving, but several things can turn a routine traffic stop into a serious incident – including driving while intoxicated.

However, if the police observe you driving under the influence in Colorado and you have a firearm in the car, things can get much more complicated.

If you’re a firearm owner, it’s vital to understand what the law says about keeping a firearm in your vehicle. There are possible consequences [...]

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CO DUI: Do You Have to Be Driving a Car?
Apr 30
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

DUI charges occur when someone operating a motor vehicle is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Colorado law expands the definition of what it means to be accused of a DUI. As it turns out, you don’t even have to be driving a car to garner an accusation.

Yes, that’s right – you could be using a different means of conveyance and still get slapped with a DUI charge in Colorado. That’s why it’s vital [...]

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