Did You Experience One of These Common 4th of July Arrests in CO?
Jul 8
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Disturbing the Peace | DUI | July 4th

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, but sometimes those celebrations can result in an arrest. There are quite a few types of arrests that tend to spike over the holiday, each with their own possible penalties.

If you or someone you know ran into trouble over the Fourth of July, then there are things you need to know about these common types of arrests and what they can mean for your future.

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Video, Witnesses, Recorded BAC of 0.43? Still No DUI Charge for CO Cop
Mar 3
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

In Colorado, the law is strict regarding following proper procedures. That’s how one Colorado cop recently avoided a conviction for drunk driving despite a wide variety of evidence.

The evidence existed, sure – including a BAC reading 5 times the legal limit – but it was collected incorrectly. The law is clear about what evidence can and cannot be included in a trial, and improperly collected evidence may as well be no evidence at all.

The cop was found passed [...]

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CO Cops Arrest Lots of People for Holiday DUIs – Don’t Be One of Them
Dec 16
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DUID | DWAI | DWI

The holidays are a time when there are plenty of parties, tons of traveling, and abundant alcohol. This can be a great time, or it can be a recipe for disaster.

It’s all too easy to get a DUI during the month when everyone is serving spiked eggnog and there’s a gathering almost every night.

It’s also easy to be safe and smart during the holidays. Avoiding a DUI is as simple as not driving while you’re intoxicated. These three [...]

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Why So Many Coloradans Get Busted for DUIs on Halloween
Oct 20
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DUID | DWAI | DWI

You’re never too old for Halloween. Every year, thousands of adults join in on the Halloween spirit by dressing up and attending parties. The key difference to many adult celebrations, however, is the inclusion of alcohol.

Although these festivities are good-natured fun, whenever there’s alcohol involved, there’s a risk. In fact, October 31st has one of the highest rates for vehicle accidents and fatalities associated with driving under the influence.

Halloween Drinking and Driving Accidents by the Numbers

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DUI in Colorado: What are the Most Frequently Asked Questions?
Aug 15
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you probably have many questions on your mind. This is understandable — getting caught driving under the influence, even for first-time offenders, can yield significant consequences.

Colorado is actually one of the toughest states in the nation for this offense. To help Coloradans facing a DUI charge, we answer a few of the most common questions we hear from our clients.

Remember that every DUI case is different, and that you should consult [...]

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