Blog Posts in May, 2015

Heads up: Law enforcement ramped up during Memorial Day weekend

Law enforcement officers across Colorado are out in force this weekend looking for people who are driving while impaired. The stepped-up patrols will continue through Tuesday, citing and arresting drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The launch of the Memorial Day enforcement coincides with the start of Checkpoint Colorado, which continues through Labor Day. During that period, ...

Jefferson County commander arrested for DUI and careless driving

The infractions are ramping up in Colorado as the weather gets nicer, this time a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office commander, unfortunately. Whether you are a member of law enforcement or a civilian, driving safely is paramount to saving your own life, and others. Here is the article from the Denver Post: A Jefferson County Sheriff's Office commander was arrested earlier this month for driving ...

DUI Enforcement Underway As Graduation Season Begins

Graduation season is upon us and we at The Orr Law Firm implore you to drink responsibly, and do not drink and drive. Police will be out in full force in the next month or so to combat the typical increase in drunk driving due to graduation celebrations. Designate a sober driver before you go out for the evening and save yourself a lifetime of trouble. If you do find yourself arrested and accused ...

Felony DUI Bill Makes It To The Governor's Desk

An update from CBS Local in Denver on the DUI bill we've been following here on The Orr Law Firm blog for weeks. A bill that will make repeat drunk driving a felony in Colorado has made it to the governor’s desk and will be signed into law. The first bill was introduced in the Colorado House almost a decade ago, and three different bill have been introduced in the past three years. CBS4 Political ...