Blog Posts in December, 2017

  • Do Police Need a Warrant to My Car?

    The Fourth Amendment protects citizens of the United States against unlawful search and seizure, whether it is on your person, your home, or your vehicle. If police officers search your car without a warrant or your consent, they are in violation of your constitutional rights. On the other hand, there are several situations in which law enforcement can search a vehicle without a warrant or your ...
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  • Using Self-Defense in Your Case

    When it comes to violent crimes , such as assault or manslaughter, alleged suspects often claim “self-defense” when accused. Self-defense is defined as the right to prevent suffering force or violence through the use of a sufficient level of counteracting force or violence. According to Colorado law, a person is permitted to use physical force to defend himself, herself, or someone else when: You ...
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  • Holiday DUI Statistics

    It is important for drivers to be extra cautious on the road during the holidays. The chances of being hit by drunk driver substantially increases this time of year. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the number of deaths caused by drunk driving spikes around the holidays. In fact, alcohol is responsible for about 52% of all fatal collisions during Christmas and roughly 57% on New ...
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  • Can Police Take my Blood Without my Consent?

    The law in Colorado requires a person arrested for a DUI to submit to a breath or blood test . Under the state’s “expressed consent” law, if there is probable cause that you have been driving under the influence, then you automatically consent to a chemical test of your blood or breath. The same goes if you are suspected to be under the influence of drugs, in which case you submit to a urine test. ...
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  • Colorado Law Enforcement Increases DUI Arrests Over the Holidays

    The holiday season always sees a rise in DUI incidents, but with DUI-related deaths especially high this year, law enforcement has become particularly strict. During Thanksgiving and Christmastime families and friends tend to gather more frequently for holiday parties, work events, get-togethers, and the like. At such events, alcohol is commonly in attendance and leads to an increase in impaired ...
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