CO Blood or Breath Test After DUI: Which Is Better?
Feb 4
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

When you are pulled over for a DUI, you may expect to get a breath test by the police. This will test your blood alcohol content and demonstrate if you are above the legal limit of 0.08 percent. But what many people don’t know is that you can also opt to have a blood test done to determine your blood alcohol content.

Which is better: blood or a breath test? The truth is, there is no wrong or right answer [...]

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A CO DUI Will Make Your Holiday Memorable for All the Wrong Reasons
Dec 28
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and make some memories to cherish. The key is to make good memories, not things that will stick with you for life for all the wrong reasons – like being arrested for a Colorado DUI.

This holiday season, the Colorado police will be out in full force, patrolling the streets to make sure that everyone stays safe. That means that sobriety checkpoints and other precautions may be used. You [...]

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What Does It Mean to Be a Persistent Drunk Driver in CO?
Nov 21
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

While most people may be able to guess what the definition of a persistent drunk driver is, it is actually a term codified in Colorado law. Because of that, there are specific characteristics that define who is labeled as a persistent drunk driver.

The truth is, being labeled as a persistent drunk driver in Colorado has serious consequences. So it’s vital to know what it is and how a person can be labeled as one. Read on to find out [...]

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Is a Plea Deal the Best Thing For a CO DUI?
Oct 16
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drunk Driving | DUI

Many people want to avoid going to court when they’re charged with a crime. After all, it’s expensive, and the outcome is not guaranteed. Many people opt for plea bargains, including those in DUI cases in Colorado.

While a plea bargain is an option, it’s not always the best one. In fact, sometimes a plea bargain may be the worst thing you can do for your DUI case.

What’s important is to understand what a plea bargain is, what it [...]

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Charged With a CO DUI? Your Rights May Have Been Violated
Aug 25
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drunk Driving | DUI

When you’re pulled over by police, you may feel as if you’re in a vulnerable position – especially if you’ve been drinking.

However, it’s important to keep sight of the fact that you have rights, and the police are supposed to follow certain procedures to ensure those rights are not violated. If they don’t, then the case against you, no matter how strong, can be dismissed.

A prime example is occurring in Colorado Springs right now. A court order out [...]

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