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Comparative Fault in Colorado Car Accident Cases

Understanding the legal landscape after a car accident in Colorado can be complex, especially regarding comparative fault. This rule impacts how responsibility is shared and your compensation. If found 50% or more at fault, you may receive no damages. Navigating these issues requires expert guidance. Discover how the Lawrence Law Firm can help maximize your compensation and ensure a fair settlement in your case.

5 Reasons to Hire a Colorado DUI Attorney for Your Defense

5 Reasons to Hire a Colorado DUI Attorney

Colorado's DUI laws are stringent and multifaceted, which can make them hard to understand. They incorporate various factors such as blood alcohol content (BAC), previous offenses, and other circumstances.

Navigating through these laws without legal help can be risky. A mistake in understanding could lead to severe penalties.

Colorado REDDI Report and DUI Defense

Colorado Reddi Reports

The first part of any DUI investigation is probable cause. This is the reason for police officers to contact a citizen. Without probable cause, a police officer would have no reason to stop a defendant. If law enforcement lacks probable cause, the police cannot use any information they collect during the investigation.

Under the law, authorities can stop a defendant based on an anonymous tip. This classifies as a REDDI Report.

Domestic Violence Cases in Aurora Municipal Court

Domestic Violence Cases in Aurora Colorado

On September 10, 2024, the Aurora City Council voted to cease handling domestic violence cases in the municipal court. This does not necessarily mean the cases will not be prosecuted. Instead, the defendants’ cases will be handled in the county courts. Aurora is in Adams and Arapahoe County.

This change will come with some benefits and some disadvantages. To see how this will affect domestic violence cases, we first need to know what they are. We also need to understand how each court deals with them.

DUI Investigation and Standard Field Sobriety Tests

Colorado SFST

The standard field sobriety tests were developed in the late 1970’s. The tests were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”). Testing was developed to improve the fatality rate on highways due to drunk driving.

The original studies yielded approximately 16 tests, but the NHTSA reduced these to three primary tests. These are the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk and turn, and the one-legged stand. Additional tests may be used by police officers.