On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Jul 27, 2020 | DUI/DWAI
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Jul 6, 2020 | DUI/DWAI
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | May 4, 2020 | DUI/DWAI
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | DUI/DWAI
Some people might assume that when a driver is charged with an impaired driving offense, they must have been consuming alcohol either prior to or while driving. That, however, may not be the case. There is a rare medical condition that can result in a person having an...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Feb 29, 2020 | DUI/DWAI
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles explains that when you drive a motor vehicle on the state’s streets and highways, you are subject to the express consent law. This means that you must consent to chemical testing if law enforcement stops you for reasonable...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Jan 22, 2020 | DUI/DWAI
In Colorado, DUI and DWAI cases may have a negative, long term impact on your life. The best thing you can get out of these cases is the withdrawal of your charges. The courts have several options depending on the circumstances, including jailing you for the charges....
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Oct 23, 2019 | DUI/DWAI
As a Colorado resident who is intending to go to college and relying on scholarships or financial aid to do so, a DUI-related conviction can throw your plans into chaos. We at the Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. are here to discuss how a DUI conviction can impact your...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Aug 29, 2019 | DUI/DWAI
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Aug 28, 2019 | DUI/DWAI
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Jul 24, 2019 | DUI/DWAI
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...
