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DUI penalty may increase distracted driving
A person in Colorado arrested for a suspected driving under the influence charge may be required to install and use an ignition interlock device in order to regain their driving privileges. The IID aims to prevent repeat impaired driving events by keeping a lock on a...
Breaking down the basics of a breath test measurement
Previous posts on this blog share a good deal of information about breath testing to determine intoxication. Yet one question that you (along with many of those that come to see us here at the Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C.) may have is why would law enforcement...
Aunt Amy’s chocolate chip cookies and your breathalyzer test
On the way home from a celebration for your cousin and his new job, a police officer pulled you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. You had a glass of wine with your steak dinner and your Aunt Amy’s chocolate chip cookies for dessert. How...
You can get a DUI with no alcohol in your system
Most people relate a DUI to driving while drunk, but drivers can get a DUI without having a sip of alcohol. That is because DUI stands for driving under the influence, so anything that negatively influences driving abilities can result in this charge. Many people take...
Does Colorado have the death penalty?
The death penalty is a controversial topic, and its use has had its ups and downs throughout history with the U.S. Supreme Court even banning it at one point. The current state of affairs leaves the choice to use it or not up to the states. According to NBC News,...
How Colorado’s marijuana dispensaries detect fake IDs
If you are planning a trip to Breckenridge, you are probably looking forward to exploring everything the area has to offer. In addition to breathtaking views and unparalleled mountain biking, Breckenridge has a few dispensaries where you can pick up some recreational...
What is an Alford plea?
When facing criminal charges, you must answer to the charges. If you plead not guilty, then you will go to trial and the prosecution will have to use evidence to prove you guilty to the judge or jury. The alternative is a guilty plea, but there are different types of...
What do you know about emotional abuse and domestic violence?
You never put your hands on your significant other, yet you find yourself in handcuffs facing domestic violence charges. Does the accusation hold any legal merit? The Office on Women's Health examines emotional and verbal abuse. Understand how your words and actions...
How may a routine traffic stop lead to a DUI charge?
Colorado law enforcement may pull over your vehicle based on observable signs of a traffic violation or unusual driving behavior. Swerving or stopping unnecessarily may attract an officer’s attention. What happens next could have a significant effect on your driving...
What if I am wrongfully accused of domestic violence?
Domestic violence tears apart hundreds of families across the United States every year. While domestic violence is a horrific crime, it is also possible to be wrongfully accused of it. Being wrongfully accused of domestic violence is a very serious matter. Even before...
