The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. This federal law requires that advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology be installed as standard equipment in all new vehicles in the U.S., possibly as early as 2026. This is the Biden administration’s solution to rising drunk […]
Category Archives: Criminal Defense
If you are age 21 or older, you can grow marijuana for personal use in your home under Colorado state law. The maximum number of plants you are allowed to grow is six per adult in the residence, with no more than three plants flowering at one time. If you have too many marijuana plants, […]
Colorado led the nation in increased property crime rates from 2010 to 2020, according to a recent report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI). The motor vehicle theft rate in our state more than doubled in this 10-year period. Annual costs associated with crime in Colorado in 2020 totaled $8.5 billion. While the national property […]
An eyewitness is someone who was present at the scene of a crime who gives testimony about what occurred. They are sworn to tell the truth and generally have credibility with the jury. The problem is that eyewitnesses don’t always get it right. An experienced Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney may have grounds to challenge an identification […]
In a recent ruling, the Colorado Supreme Court ended lifetime sex offender registration for twice-convicted minors. In People in the Interest of T.B., the Court assessed the constitutionality of this sex offender registration requirement under the Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act and found that it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. The Court stated that this requirement […]
Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a warrant cannot be issued without probable cause. Probable cause means reasonable grounds for a search and seizure or pressing charges. An affidavit of probable cause is a sworn statement, usually made by law enforcement, which provides factual justification for why a judge should issue an arrest […]
Breaking Down the Third DUI Arrest of Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy Attorney Timothy Bussey appeared on local news affiliate FOX21 to explain charges facing a Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy after a third DUI arrest. The deputy faces two charges, careless driving and driving under the influence, after his latest arrest this past June in Huerfano County. While […]
A completely sober person driving a vehicle can still be arrested for DUI in Colorado. False or wrongful DUI arrests are not uncommon. Police have the authority to arrest someone who is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They do not have the right to wrongfully charge a driver without a valid reason. […]
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense under any circumstances. This crime is treated even more harshly under the law when it occurs in a school zone. DUI in a school zone means harsher penalties upon conviction. Colorado law states that any person who commits a moving traffic violation in […]
Football season is a time for tailgating. Many fans are celebrating with friends, food, and drink, particularly during the Super Bowl. Tailgating and Super Bowl parties are an important part of American culture, but no party is worth a DUI arrest. What Are the Risks of Drinking Before, During, or After a Game? Alcohol is […]