Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Blog

Have you or a loved one been charged with using marijuana or driving with an open container of marijuana? Under CRS 42-4-1305.5, this is a traffic violation. It is never permitted for a driver to operate their vehicle under the influence of marijuana. These offenses typically result in a criminal charge. What Constitutes an...

In Colorado, it is illegal to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle if you are drinking. If the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, then the driver is driving under the influence (DUI), a serious charge. To further discourage all drinking and driving, Colorado law says that a blood...

Driving under the influence can have tragic consequences, and the law in Colorado treats it very seriously. If you have been charged with a DUI, it is vital that you are well informed. Colorado DUI statute § 42-4-1301 C.R.S. defines DUI, its legal penalties if convicted, and the process for prosecution. Colorado DUI Defined...

In Colorado, felony crimes are classified by their severity. A Class 3 Felony is the third most serious category out of six. Types of Class 3 Felonies in Colorado There are many types of class 3 felonies in Colorado, including the following: Vehicular Homicide (CRS 18-3-106) If the defendant drove under the influence of...

In Colorado, there are a number of different felony classes that an individual can be charged with based on the crime’s severity. Class 2 is the second most serious category of felony crimes. Punishments for Class 2 Felonies For a class 2 felony committed on or after July 1, 2018, the presumptive sentencing range...