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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.
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.
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.
Home Clients will often focus on the direct punishment of driving under the influence. This can include jail time, fines, and probation. The length of each will…
DUI Attorney fees can vary greatly. A multitude of factors, from the lawyer's experience to the specifics of the case, influences them. Most law firms will offer a free consultation and discuss DUI Attorney costs as well as the facts of your case.
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.
