Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Blog

Have you received a letter or phone call from a Traffic Investigations Unit or another police department?If so, it's important to understand that this means that you are under investigation -- quite likely regarding a " hit and run." A hit-and-run accident doesn't have to be dramatic and cause extensive injuries to end up...

Colorado is notoriously fierce with its drunk driving laws. Even a first-time conviction can easily lead to a long license suspension and an ignition interlock device on your car. However, one Colorado teen is facing even more serious charges following what police believe is an alcohol-related wreck.The 18-year-old resident of Carbondale was driving with...

We all know that it’s illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. A DUI conviction carries with it severe penalties. But since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado is more recent, some people might be unsure how the law applies to driving while under the influence on cannabis.While the laws regarding driving under...

We may think of winter as the only season in which we need to exercise caution while driving – snow, ice and sleet are all obvious hazards. But Americans drive more during the summer months, and there are more motorists on the road. Summer driving comes with its own set of challenges, but following...

Although people do not always realize it, there is a great financial expense associated with a driving under the influence offense (DUI). As a penalty for your first DUI conviction, you could be required to pay between $600 and $1,000 in fines in addition to receiving other penalties, such as community service and jail...