Being charged with a DUI can be a very stressful experience. The consequences that come with being convicted of a DUI can be steep and you want to do everything you can to get the mildest sentence possible. In order to do this, you should try to find the best DUI attorney to represent you. […]
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Currently, the consequences of a DUI in Colorado are limited to a misdemeanor, no matter how many times the driver repeats the offense. Some, like Mark Waller, believe these penalties aren’t getting across to the public. Waller is the representative for a newly introduced bill that would increase the penalty of a DUI if the […]
Question: What is the legal limit for THC in Colorado? Answer: If you are arrested for DUI in Colorado and the police officer suspects you are under the influence of marijuana, a blood test will be requested. Should the results of that blood test be 5 nanograms or more of Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Colorado’s DUI law allows […]
Question: What is the sentence for a second DUI in Colorado? Answer: Colorado DUI law mandates a jail sentence if you are convicted of DUI or DWAI and have a prior offense on your record. Regardless of the age of the prior conviction, a second offense in Colorado requires incarceration. A conviction for a second […]
Reckless driving in Colorado is a misdemeanor traffic offense, which means it is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail. A second conviction for reckless driving includes a mandatory minimum 10 days in jail. In this article, Denver DUI lawyer Jay Tiftickjian offers the law, penalties, and collateral […]
Facing a DUI charge in Denver is a stressful proposition. Part of the anxiety many face in this situation comes from not knowing what will happen with their driver’s license. When accused of driving under the influence, one of the most urgent tasks is requesting a DMV hearing. In order to preserve your privilege to […]
Ski season is in full swing here in Colorado, and many out-of-state residents will make their journey to Colorado to hit the slopes. If you decide to make that journey, remember, as always, not to drink and drive. A Colorado DUI arrest can have long-term consequences to your driver’s license. A large number of our […]
Actress Amanda Bynes failed to appear in court on Tuesday, according to the Huffington Post, because her DUI attorneys claim that she is not fit to stand trial. The actress has been under a doctor’s care since July. In past news, she is alleged to have set fire to a driveway and was put on […]
On Friday, DUI attorneys Jay Tiftickjian and Adrienne Bershinsky presented A Brave New World: Driver’s License Revocation and Reinstatement Updates, reflecting on how the new laws will help drivers revoked for DUI refusal cases and multiple offenders. The presentation took place in the Weld County Court’s jury assembly room and was attended by approximately 40 […]
A recent article in USA Today reports that judges across the United States are cracking down on inappropriate court attire. Among the bans are short-shorts, short skirts, sleeveless dresses and shirts, baggy pants, T-shirts, beachwear, pajamas and even clown suits. While it is always wise to dress appropriately for court, one would be surprised about […]
A conviction for an alcohol-related driving offense in Colorado, such as DUI or DWAI, can have many consequences beyond fines and jail time. These are sometimes referred to as “collateral consequences” but for some people, these consequences have the more serious long-term implications than a fine or even a short term in jail. The licensing […]
If you are a licensed pharmacist in Colorado, a DUI or DWAI conviction can have consequences beyond those imposed by the judicial system. In some circumstances, it can result in the loss of your livelihood and your ability to gain employment in that field in the future. The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy requires you […]