(720) 863-7755Days ago, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed felony DUI bill HB 15-1043, effectively making it law within the state. Given that this law will have some significant impacts on some drivers in Colorado – and that it has undergone multiple revisions, below are some of the most important facts to know about this new law. New […]
A controversial new flier has been helping motorists get through sobriety checkpoints without having to roll down their windows and speak to police. According to reports, drivers have been pressing the flier, along with their licenses and insurance papers, up to their windows so police can read them. Front of the DUI Flier Here’s what […]
From Friday May 22nd through Tuesday May 26th, Colorado law enforcement officials will be saturating the roadways, stepping up their DUI enforcement efforts over the holiday weekend. While part of these enforcement efforts will involve setting up DUI checkpoints throughout the state, they will also reportedly involve an ad campaign to warn the public and […]
If you have never been pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, DUI stops may be a bit of a mystery to you. Given, however, that these stops can be stressful – and can lead to criminal charges, having an idea of what to expect during a DUI stop can help you: Stay calm during […]
Days ago, the Colorado State Senate unanimously passed the Colorado felony DUI bill (HB 15-1043), meaning that this bill only needs a signature from Gov. Hickenlooper in order to become law in the state. Seeing that Gov. Hickenlooper has expressed strong support for this bill in the recent past, it’s quite likely that this bill […]
Wrapping up our blog series Colorado Marijuana DUIs & Drug Recognition Experts: 6 Facts to Know, below, some additional points to be aware of regarding DREs and their roles in DUI cases will be revealed. Were You Aware of These Facts about Colorado Marijuana DUIs & Drug Recognition Experts? Fact 5 – While DREs can […]
Resuming Colorado Marijuana DUIs & Drug Recognition Experts: 6 Facts to Know (Pt. 1), here, we will highlight some more important info to know about these professionals and the role they generally play in drug-related DUI cases. Colorado Marijuana DUIs & Drug Recognition Experts: More Important Facts Fact 3 – DREs will request urine or […]
Colorado traffic officers and other law enforcement officials are generally trained to recognize the signs of alcohol intoxication among drivers. However, identifying when a motorist may be under the influence of marijuana and/or other drugs can be far trickier, particularly considering that different drugs can impact people in different ways. In an effort to help […]
As thousands of people in Denver celebrated the 4/20 weekend, Denver law enforcement officials focused on targeting marijuana clubs for their alleged violations of Colorado pot laws. According to the Denver Police Department (DPD), two private pot clubs – POTUS Club and The Grassroots Break Room – were raided by Denver cops this past weekend. […]
Coinciding with Colorado State Patrol’s Spring The Heat Is On DUI campaign, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has just kicked off its 2015 Drive High, Get a DUI campaign to educate motorists on the dangers of driving while high in the hopes of deterring this behavior. Commenting on this Colorado marijuana DUI campaign, CDOT […]
