There were 892 DUI/DWAI cases filed in Larimer County Colorado in 2018. The average BAC amongst those cases was .154. DUI and DWAI cases in Larimer County Court typically start in the magistrate arraignment division in Courtroom 1A. Thereafter they typically proceed to one of the county judge trial divisions…
Colorado Express Consent (DUI) Revocation Hearings must be held within 60 days of the request pursuant to CRS 42-2-126. The Hearings Division loses jurisdiction over the case after 60 days. There are a few exceptions to the 60 day time limit such as the unavailability of the law enforcement officer…
Did you receive one of these letters in the mail? If so, you need to speak with a Denver criminal defense attorney who has handled multiple Denver Hit and Run cases and Investigations. If a detective from the Denver Police Traffic Investigations Unit contacts you via a letter and/or phone…
Moffat County, Colorado covers an enormous area of 4,751 square miles in the Northwest corner of the state and is the second largest county in Colorado. That’s a huge area for law enforcement to patrol! District 4 of the Colorado State Patrol, Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, and the Craig Police…
I’m often asked by clients why the police have charged them with certain traffic or criminal charges. Unfortunately, that’s a difficult question to answer. However, the thing to keep in mind is that the prosecutor has the burden of proving the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. The driver who is…
Grand County, spanning 1870 square miles, is a very popular recreational destination in Colorado. Whether it’s skiing or snowboarding at Winter Park or Mary Jane, or summer hiking near Cascade Falls or Horseshoe Lake Trail, Grand County seems to have endless outdoor opportunities to get away from it all. Unfortunately,…
DUI and DWAI cases in Jefferson County, just like any other county in Colorado, must be supported by the evidence. If the case proceeds to trial, the district attorney must prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. There must be a legal and valid reason for the initial contact. This…
Driving after revocation prohibited in Colorado is a Class 1 Misdemeanor punishable by a minimum of 6 months in jail up to 18 months jail and a fine of $500 up to $5000. Clearly, driving after revocation prohibited in Colorado is a serious offense. A driving after revocation prohibited charge…
Three (3) or more major offenses in a seven (7) year period will cause the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), to impose severe driver’s license sanctions against a driver. These major offenses include: driving under the influence (DUI), driving while ability impaired (DWAI), driving under the…
In Colorado, it may be possible to be removed from the Colorado sex offender registry even if the out-of-state case resulted in a “lifetime” registration requirement. Colorado laws regarding registration may be less stringent than some other states. Sometimes Colorado residents who are required to register (in Colorado) for an…