Can a blood draw be done after an accident without the driver being informed?

No. Absent a warrant, there must be consent to draw your blood. The McNeely case is on point and addressed warrantless blood draws without...

Can a CO St. Trooper issue a ticket on a residential rd in town? And then say on the ticket that the offense happened in a HWY?

What was the basis for contact? A seat belt violation is a secondary offense and cannot be the sole basis for an officer or trooper to conduct a...

I am a 56 yr old woman with an upper middle class life facing 3 DUI in 5 years. What can I expect in Jefferso County Denver CO

You can expect 1 year of jail via the Inmate/Outmate program - if you do not want to participate in that program (and I don't blame you) then you...

I have a pending dui in KS, and my lawyer advised I obtain a CO license to avoid not being able to work. Is this right/legal?

You have to read the questions on the application very carefully. As long as you answer the questions honestly when you apply for a CO license,...

What are the legal/criminal charges for a high BAC?

Under Colorado law you face a mandatory minimum 10 day jail sentence due to your BAC being .200 or greater. However if is possible to avoid actual...

Do I need to attend my End of Deferred Judgement Court Date?

Depends if it is an appearance review or non-appearance review. As stated previously, you should call the court clerk for clarification.

Will a dui show up in Colorado when applying for a license with a passport

They will pull you up in the National Register (database that ties DMV records and holds) and will find the NY state hold based on your name, date...

The conviction is never removed from your driving record. The DMV uses 12 & 24 consecutive month periods to determine if someone has exceeded the...

Court ordered my wife to pay a traffic fine and court fees. Case was appealed and appellate court confirmed the decision.

Part of legal advice is to advise people on the cost-benefit analysis of continuing to fight and pursue a case. The financial aspect is a very...

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Is an emergency a defense to a fire lane ticket?

An emergency is not a legal defense to breaking the law. You may garner sympathy and understanding from the City or District Attorney and they may...