Navigating a DUI Stop: Lessons from a Georgia Driver’s Missteps
Getting pulled over on suspicion of DUI can be a daunting experience, but how you handle the situation can significantly impact the outcome. While the best-case scenario is proving sobriety and going on your way, sometimes individuals find themselves undergoing rigorous tests to determine impairment. However, there may be better courses of action than attempting […]
Understanding SCRAM CAM: A Tool for Monitoring Alcohol Offenders
Following a DUI conviction, it’s common for individuals, after a mandatory license suspension period, to be mandated to utilize an ignition interlock device (IID). IIDs are installed in vehicles and function as breathalyzers to ensure that drivers are not operating under the influence of alcohol. However, judges may opt for a different monitoring tool known […]
DEA Contemplates Marijuana Rescheduling: Potential Impact on Legal Landscape
Marijuana’s status as a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level has long been a subject of debate and contention. While some states have moved towards legalization for both medical and recreational use, the federal government still classifies marijuana alongside substances like heroin. However, there may be a glimmer of hope for change on the […]
The Heat Is On: A Resolution for Responsible Driving in 2016
As the snow gently falls, the atmosphere is filled with holiday cheer. Still, for Colorado residents, it also signals the commencement of the final high DUI enforcement period of 2015 – The Heat Is On. The Heat Is On is a crucial campaign led by Colorado police and the Colorado Department of Transportation to combat […]
Meow and Order: Navigating ID Requests and Reckless Encounters with the Law
In a bizarre incident in mid-September, North Carolina police responded to reports of a reckless driver. They stumbled upon an unusual situation outside a local Hooters restaurant. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement encountered a slurring man reeking of alcohol, which was causing a disturbance among restaurant patrons. Witnesses attested to the man’s intoxicated […]
Consequences of Driving Under Alcohol-Related Restraint (DUR-Alc) in Colorado
Driving with a revoked license can lead to serious legal consequences, particularly if your license was revoked due to a DUI or DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired). In Colorado, this offense is known as “Driving Under Alcohol-Related Restraint,” or DUR-Alc, and it carries severe penalties. Understanding the ramifications of DUR-Alc is essential to avoid devastating […]
Repeat Drunk Driver Felony Bill HB 1043 Amended, Under Consideration
We discussed in February proposed legislation to punish repeat drunk drivers by making repeat offenses felonies after either a third strike within seven years of the first, or a fourth strike in a person’s lifetime. The current proposal has removed the three strikes rule in the bill’s original text. According to supporters of the bill, known as […]
Why Hiring a Private Investigator in a DUI Case is Only Elementary, Dear Watson
James Allbee is a private investigator with Littleton-based Metro Intelligence Agency; in this guest post, he draws on his years of experience to explain how a private eye can be incredibly advantageous in drunk or drugged-driving cases. A private investigator will help you exponentially in any case, but using one for a DUI or DWAI […]
How Do I Respond to Being Stopped for Drunk Driving?
You are driving home after drinks when all of a sudden the red and blue lights of a police cruiser come on behind you. What should you do? From the moment the lights come on you are being closely observed by the officer. You will be nervous but it is important to maintain your composure. […]
Why the Police Report Could Actually Save You From a DUI
Police officers are trained to observe a vehicle in operation and make a determination regarding whether the driver is potentially under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers are trained using The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) manuals to note “cues” that identify the most common and reliable indicators that a driver is impaired. […]