In Fort Collins, Loveland and across Larimer County, when a person is convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), there is automatically a driver’s license revocation. Luckily, there is a provision of the law that allows you to still drive with an interlock-restricted license. This way you are not left with trying to figure out public transportation, rides with Continue Reading
Category: DUI and DWAI
Fort Collins Criminal Defense Lawyer Memorial Day Boating Law and Offenses
Memorial Day usually marks the start of the boating season in Fort Collins and Larimer County. If you are someone who owns a boat, or enjoys boating, it’s important to know what laws are in place related to boating. Let’s look at some common offenses related to boating. Careless Driving of a Boat in Larimer County: What is Careless Operation Continue Reading
Driving Under the Influence Attorney in Fort Collins Cop Almost Avoids a DUI Conviction
Driving Under the Influence is a very common charge in Fort Collins and Larimer County. It seems that often even just routine traffic stops turn into DUI investigations when Fort Collins or Loveland Police are involved. A former Colorado sheriff deputy recently almost got away with a DUI causing a serious accident, but I guess she did not have that Continue Reading
Larimer County DUI Lawyer New Year, New DUI Charge?
Driving Under the Influence, DUI, is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Celebrating the new year coincides with drinking and partying for many people. While some transportation companies offered incentives like credits and free rides to keep anyone who chose to drink from driving, Continue Reading
Driving Under the Influence Second Offense in Fort Collins But, My Dog Was Driving!
Driving Under the Influence is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is suspected of having alcohol or drugs in their system while operating a motor vehicle. While we have heard many different explanations and excuses for justifying or excusing DUI allegations, this one might take the cake. A woman was arrested and charged with Driving Under Continue Reading
Memorial Day Weekend in Fort Collins: Don’t Let it End at the Larimer County Jail
This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. For most of us, this means a three day weekend. Everyone has big plans, whether it be camping, having a barbecue, getting the boat onto Horsetooth Reservoir, taking the first hike of the year, or simply kicking back and relaxing in the backyard. No matter how you decide to spend the holiday, keep in Continue Reading
Can I Be Charged with DUI for Riding My Bike While Intoxicated in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Fort Collins is a bicycling community. Other cities in Colorado such as Longmont, Arvada and Boulder score well: Our state is #2 in the country for bicycle friendliness. It is important for Colorado residents to remember, however, that traffic rules equally apply. This is also true regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI / DWAI) in Larimer, Broomfield and Boulder County. Continue Reading
How to Prepare for an Alcohol Evaluation (DUI) in Ft. Collins
If you are going in for an alcohol evaluation in Fort Collins or Larimer County, it is most likely because you have pled guilty or been convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). This evaluation is usually conducted by the probation department in the jurisdiction where you were charged (occasionally, the alcohol evaluation can be moved to a Continue Reading
Express Consent, Roadside Maneuvers and DUI / DWAI – 2 Things You Should Know! Fort Collins Criminal Defense Attorney
There is a lot of confusion about DUI / DWAI law in Larimer and Jackson County (C.R.S. 42-4-1301). Many people don’t know their rights. As criminal defense attorneys who have over 20 years of experienced working with clients in DUI / DWAI cases, we have a thorough understanding of how the law works. There is a test you are not Continue Reading
Fort Collins DUI Attorney Is It Drunk Driving if the Car is on Autopilot?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But, what constitutes operating a motor vehicle? There have been case laws that says even being in the driver’s seat with access to the keys constitutes operating a motor Continue Reading