Blog Posts in April, 2014

A look at three of the top causes of car accidents in the U.S.

When you get behind the wheel of a car, it's your responsibility to make sure you're operating said vehicle safely. In today's post, we'll take a look at three of the main causes of car accidents in the United States and how you can avoid them: A lcohol - Statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reveal that in 2012 alone, 10,322 people died in drunk driving crashes. That's one every 51 ...

DUI Horseback Rider in Boulder

Patrick Schumacher, 45, was riding his horse, Dillon, 600 miles to his brother’s wedding in Bryce, Utah. Police at the University of Colorado found Mr. Schumacher to be “visibly intoxicated” after tipsters stated that he was blocking traffic and hitting his horse. Mr. Schumacher failed a field sobriety test and was taken into custody. Police searched his saddlebags and found several beer cans, a ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: How to be a safe driver

Vehicular homicide and vehicular assault are serious crimes in the state of Colorado, but fortunately there are steps you can take to avoid being charged with these offenses. Here are a few tips to follow to ensure that you're driving safely: Limit distractions - Distraction.gov statistics reveal that 421,000 people were injured in a car accident involving a distracted driver in 2012. In Colorado, ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: What should I do if I hit a pedestrian?

When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you're responsible for making sure that you're driving in a safe manner. In the event that you hit a pedestrian, you could be charged with vehicular homicide or vehicular assault. These are serious crimes in the state of Colorado, and they can lead to harsh penalties. To minimize your liability, here's what you should do following a car accident ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: Bail

In the event that you're arrested for vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, vehicular eluding or any other serious crime in the state of Colorado, you will be placed in jail until you can post bail. According to online legal resource Nolo.com, bail can be defined as follows: "Bail is cash, a bond or property that an arrested person gives to a court to ensure that he or she will appear in court ...