Colorado DUI Blog

Common Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes

Have you or someone you know been arrested for a drug-related crime? At the Orr Law Firm, we understand how frightening it can be to face charges for possession, manufacturing, or distributing drugs, which is why we are committed to helping clients throughout Colorado defend their rights. In this blog, we explain some of the common defense strategies attorneys use when their clients have been ...

Do DUI Arrests Increase During the Summer?

Now that summer is here, many people will be going out for picnics and making trips to nearby rivers and lakes. Since people tend to have more free time during the summer months, the roads are generally much busier with drivers, some of whom have had a few too many alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel of their motor vehicle. In addition to increased traffic, summer is also the time ...

What Should I Do if I'm Accused of Arson?

Every year, tens of thousands of arson fires are reported. The crime of arson occurs when a person deliberately and maliciously sets fire to property. There are a variety of arson crimes, including burning a structure for fraudulent purposes, like to collect money from an insurance policy. Although most acts of arson involve damage to buildings, fires set to forests and fields can also be ...

FAQ: Denver Marijuana Laws

Below, we answer some of the most common questions our lawyers are asked by clients regarding Denver’s marijuana laws . Question: How old must I be to purchase, possess, or consume marijuana from a retailer/dispensary? A: In Denver, a person has to be 21 or older to purchase, possess, or use marijuana from a retailer/dispensary. It is illegal for a person to give or sell marijuana that has been ...

Is It Still Murder If I Was Defending Myself?

If a person attempts to inflict harm on you or your family, you have the right protect yourself with physical force and violence. Although you have the right to defend yourself in dangerous situations, you can possibly face homicide charges if you kill your attacker while fighting back. Nothing can be more frightening than having to face a prison sentence for trying to protect the lives of you and ...

Colorado’s Open Container Laws

In order to understand the open container laws in Colorado, they need to be explained in context. In this blog we talk about open container laws and what exceptions apply in certain circumstances. Open Container & Open Consumption of Alcohol Laws In Colorado, there are 3 categories of open container laws: Category 1: Applies to open containers or consumption of alcohol or marijuana within motor ...

Arrest Rule #1: Uphold & Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent

There are two basic rights that you have whenever you are arrested by law enforcement, the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present when being questioned. In order to invoke your right to remain silent, you must unequivocally state that you are exercising this right. If you simply remain silent after you have been arrested, it does not activate your right to have your ...

What Happens at a Criminal Arraignment?

An arraignment is a court proceeding where a defendant accused of a criminal offense is formally told of the charges against them. During the arraignment, the defendant will be asked to enter a plea for the charges they are facing. A judge might also make a decision at the arraignment regarding whether the defendant will be released before trial. Some states require arraignments for all felony and ...