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Breckenridge Criminal Defense Law Blog
How can I fight a traffic ticket?
When a police officer drives away, leaving you on a Colorado road with a traffic ticket in hand, it is not the final word on whether you have to pay the ticket. You still have options to fight it. Sometimes what you do immediately after an officer gives you a ticket...
What constitutes as a violation of a protection order?
When a person commits a violent, aggressive or threatening act against another, the state of Colorado will, upon the request of the victim, issue a protective order. A protection order, per § 18-6-803.5 as outlined by WomensLaw.org, is an order that prohibits the...
Penalties for Colorado DUI
While many states maintain a legal blood alcohol content limit of 0.08%, Colorado drivers receive penalties for BAC of 0.05% or higher when operating a vehicle. This latter charge, driving while ability impaired, carries the same penalties as driving under the...
What is Colorado’s procedure for setting up DUI checkpoints?
With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, it is important that you understand your rights regarding DUI checkpoints. Fortunately for you, Colorado's procedures for setting up DUI checkpoints are fairly friendly to the general public. The Colorado Department of...
What rights will I lose after a felony conviction?
After a felony conviction in Colorado, your immediate concerns are likely to be your sentence, which may include prison time. Obviously, that is most pressing, but after serving your sentence, you need to be aware of lasting consequences of your conviction. You do not...
Why are DUI checkpoints announced?
You probably have seen on the news an announcement of an upcoming DUI checkpoint somewhere in or around Breckenridge. When you see this announcement, you may think how silly it is to tell everyone there is a checkpoint. How will law enforcement catch anyone driving...
Are people who overdose charged with crime?
It may seem like someone who overdoses on heroine should get a criminal charge in Colorado. However, that is not how the law works. Obviously, this person has used drugs and has the drugs in his or her system, so why does law enforcement not immediately take them from...
The facts on Colorado fake ID penalties
Although recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase marijuana products at a dispensary in the state. Like liquor stores, dispensaries contend with shoppers who attempt to get around these laws with a fake ID. Whether you...
Your rights during a police stop
If you are like many drivers, you may feel like there is never a Colorado police officer around when someone cuts you off in traffic or runs you off the road. However, when you are driving along, minding your own business, suddenly a cop is pulling you over. Do you...
Rules to follow with a temporary restraining order
Should you ever be the recipient of a temporary restraining order (TRO), it is important for you to know the rules you must follow. Claiming ignorance after violating the rules of a TRO will not help your case in front of a judge. It will only make matters worse. You...
