Denver County Courthouse (1437 Bannock St) — once home to Denver’s criminal courts, now a historic reminder of how far Colorado DUI law has evolved. When you refuse a chemical test in a Colorado DUI case, the law says your license will be revoked. For decades, that was the end…
Understanding When a Court Can Reject a Plea Agreement in Colorado Plea agreements are the backbone of Colorado’s criminal justice system. Yet even when prosecutors and defense attorneys reach a deal, the judge is not required to follow it. Many clients ask, “When can a court reject a plea agreement…
✅ Updated for 2025: This article was originally published in January 2023 and has been refreshed to reflect the most current information on hiring a Colorado DUI lawyer. By Monte J. Robbins, Esq. Facing a DUI in Colorado can feel overwhelming. Between the criminal case in court and the DMV…
Many criminal records in Colorado, including a wide range of criminal convictions, are now eligible for a record seal. If a person was convicted of a petty offense, civil infraction, or drug petty offense, she may motion the court to seal arrest and criminal records after waiting one (1) year…
Selling cars without a retail motor vehicle dealer’s license in Colorado is a criminal offense. Sometimes unlicensed individuals selling cars are known as “curbstoners”. The definition of a motor vehicle dealer in Colorado includes simply offering for sale or lease more than 3 (i.e. 4 or more) new or used…
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse in Denver — home to many of Colorado’s felony DUI proceedings. ✅ Updated October 2025 A Colorado Felony DUI occurs when a person has three or more prior convictions for alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses — including DUI, DUI per se, DWAI, vehicular homicide, or vehicular assault —…
Phillips County DUI, DUI per se, DUI drugs, DWAI, and Felony DUI cases are prosecuted by the Sterling Office of the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The courthouse is located at 221 S. Interocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Holyoke, Colorado 80734. The county court criminal docket is typically held on Thursdays.…
Colorado has revised their DUI and DWAI penalty structure again in 2022. The penalty for a first time DUI or DUI per se offense is 5 days to 1 year in jail (the Court may suspend the 5 days if the person pays for and completes an alcohol and drug…
Being charged with a DUI in Colorado can be one of the most stressful times a person can go through in life. Unfortunately, sometimes the stress of a DUI can be greatly compounded by also being charged with possessing a gun while intoxicated. If you were stopped for DUI, DUI…
The walk and turn test is popular among Colorado DUI police officers as a tool they utilize in an attempt to prove intoxication. The walk and turn test is a divided attention test which divides a person’s attention between balance, memory, and muscle control. There are two stages to the…