Blog Posts in 2018

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 ...

Boating Under the Influence: What You Need to Know

While most of us are well aware that every state has DUI laws to help keep drivers safe, many people don’t realize that every state and the federal government has laws against boating under the influence (BUI). These laws permit law enforcement officers to stop boats and other watercrafts, to see if the operators and their passengers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A BUI charge can be ...