Category: DUI

Even if you’ve never taken one before, most people are familiar with the Breathalyzer test. Police officers may administer a Breathalyzer test after pulling over a driver suspected of drunk driving, but only if there are reasonable grounds to do so. Since an officer must have “reasonable suspicion” in order to administer this test, other preliminary tests must be performed prior to the Breathalyzer. These preliminary tests are referred to

As marijuana use becomes more widely accepted across the United States, questions are arising in regards to whether or not new laws should be put in place, and how existing laws might change to accommodate the legalization of the drug. Now, states that have legalized marijuana use for whatever reason must come up with some answers about the extent to which marijuana will be tolerated, especially when it comes to

Drinking and driving is a serious offense no matter what your age, but it is especially serious if you are under the age of 21 and therefore cannot legally drink. While drivers who are over the age of 21 will be charged with a DUI if their blood-alcohol content is .08% or higher, younger drivers can be charged with an Underage Drinking and Driving Offense (UDD) or DUI even if

You may already be somewhat familiar with the breathalyzer test police officers commonly use with suspected drunk drivers, but most people don’t fully understand how a breathalyzer device works. Understanding this test is essential if you have been charged with a DUI, especially if you believe that the device gave a false reading. The best thing to do in this situation is to contact an experienced DUI attorney, but you

Labor Day falls on September 1st this year, and many Coloradoans will be using the three-day weekend for their end-of-summer celebrations. For some, that means enjoying drinks with friends at the bar, lake, or a backyard cookout. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, as long as you’re not planning on driving yourself home afterwards. Police in cities and counties across the country will be stepping up DUI enforcement,