A Colorado DWAI charge may not be quite as severe as a DUI, but it is still very serious. If convicted, you could face jail time, fines, and the suspension of your license. You will also be left with a criminal record that compromises future employment, housing and child custody prospects.

 

How do you defend against a DWAI charge, though? You know that it’s different than a DUI,

 

On Wednesday, August 9, a number of new Colorado laws went into effect, including but not limited to:

 

• HB17-1179, which allows someone to break into a locked car to free a distressed child or animal.
• HB17-1266, which allows people who were convicted of marijuana possession or use prior to legalization to pay to have their criminal records sealed.
• SB17-008, which legalizes the possession of gravity knives and switchblade

 

Since July 4^th is one of the most dangerous driving holidays in Colorado, officials were particularly vigilant over the holiday this year, cracking down on DUI suspects with additional patrols and checkpoints.

 

In Denver, police conducted two checkpoints, making contact with over 1,000 people and arresting seven people for DUIs. They do it because of stories like this one. A single man from Utah caused injuries to

 

Summer is a time for kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying all of the outdoor activities and events going on now that the weather is warm.

 

Whether you’re grilling in your backyard, attending a music festival, or celebrating one of the many summer holidays, you might decide to have a few drinks to quench your thirst, abate the heat, and get into the summertime groove. As long as you’re