Common Misconceptions about Statute of Limitations in Colorado DUI Cases
Feb 12, 2010
SOL for DUI charges in Colorado The statute of limitations in Colorado for filing a DUI case is 18 months from the date of the offense. The SOL prevents a criminal defendant from defending against st...
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Common Misconceptions about Statute of Limitations in Criminal Cases
Feb 11, 2010
Most crimes have a fixed SOL While the SOL may differ between jurisdictions, a range of 6 months to 3 years is common for most offenses. However, extremely serious crimes such as murder and kidnappi...
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DUI and Social Media
Jan 31, 2010
Consider the effect of your Social Media posts If you have been charged with an alcohol related offense, there may come a time when your attorney needs to stand with you in court and inform the judge...
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Colorado DUI and Your Right to Remain Silent
Sep 30, 2009
Officers are not required to read you your rights during the investigation stage of a traffic stop A Miranda advisement is only required during custodial interrogation. During most traffic stops, yo...
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Colorado DUI - "But I wasn't driving"
Sep 30, 2009
Many clients report that they weren't actually driving but are still charged with DUI.
In Colorado, and many other states, you need not be driving but only be in "actual physical control" of the veh...
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What happens if the arresting officer doesn't show up for court?
Sep 23, 2009
First Court Appearance This is often an arraignment where the court formally informs you of the charges against you and your legal rights.
In Colorado, officers are not required to appear at your ar...
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Colorado DUI's and Private Property
Sep 14, 2009
Private Property is not a defense to DUI in Colorado Colorado statutes do not specify that the alleged drunken driving take place on a public roadway. It can occur anywhere in the state...your drive...
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"I was arrested for DUI in Colorado and was never read my rights."
Sep 13, 2009
When is a Miranda advisement required? Miranda advisements are only required when the police are subjecting a suspect to 'custodial interrogation.' This means that you are in custody, essentially un...
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Challenging Field Sobriety Testing in Colorado
Sep 13, 2009
Do I have to perform these field sobriety tests? Absolutely not! Nor should you. These "tests" are designed for failure. They are an abnormal test used to decide if you are normal. Studies have s...
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What to Expect from a Colorado DMV Hearing After Being Charged with DUI
Jul 20, 2009
Did you provide a breath sample? If so, and your breath alcohol level was greater than .08, the officer likely confiscated your driver's license and provided you with a yellow copy of your "Notice of...
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