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Bias By The Colorado State Crime Lab

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

The Colorado state Attorney General’s office has notified various state agencies of a report of bias by the state crime lab, according to the Denver Post. The bias appears to affect blood tests to be used as evidence in…

Posted in Blog, Boulder, Criminal Defense, Denver, DUI/DWAI

NTS Wants To Change The BAC From 0.08% To 0.05%

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

According to CBS Denver, the National Transportation Safety board wants to change the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that would constitute drunk driving from 0.08% to 0.05%. Those arrested for DUI face stiff fines and jail time, with penalties increasing…

Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense, Denver, DUI/DWAI

Charged With DUI In Denver

Posted on April 5, 2013 by S.Louth - Denver

Many people know that the “legal limit” for blood-alcohol content (BAC) in Colorado is 0.08%. What many people don’t understand is the science behind why this is, how it’s measured, and whether that number is appropriate. Many people also don’t…

Posted in Blog, Boulder, Criminal Defense, Denver, DUI/DWAI

What’s the Difference between a DUI, a DUII and a DWI?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by S.Louth - Denver

The federal law that refers to driving under the influence of intoxicants is known by different acronyms in different states. DUI describes driving under the influence in most states, DUII, the acronym for driving under the influence of intoxicants, is…

Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWAI, Guest

Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana

Posted on March 5, 2013 by S.Louth - Denver

Driving under the influence of marijuana has been a big issue in Colorado recently, especially since the medical marijuana initiative and Amendment 64, a state law that allows possession of a small amount of marijuana by adults aged 21 and…

Wyoming Woman Plead Guilty to Eluding Police and DWAI

Posted on February 14, 2013 by S.Louth - Denver

According to the Boulder Daily Camera, a Wyoming woman who was arrested in 2012 for numerous criminal counts, including assault and possession of a controlled substance, pleaded guilty to eluding police and DWAI after leading police on a low-speed chase…

Woman Opted For Sobriety Court | Denver DUI defense attorney

Posted on February 5, 2013 by S.Louth - Denver

A woman facing jail time opted for a little-known program offered in the Denver courts, according to 9 News. The woman opted for a relatively new program in Denver called sobriety court. For some people, sobriety court may look like…

How Legal is Marijuana? FAQ’s Answered.

Posted on December 13, 2012 by S.Louth - Boulder

The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has been in the news multiple times. There was an overwhelming support from citizens in the state that allowed the amendment to pass, but what do you really know about the amendment. 9News compiled…

Driver of a Stolen Car Runs Into Cop’s Patrol Car

Posted on December 4, 2012 by S.Louth - Boulder

According to The Denver Post, a man rammed his truck into a police car. The officer was in pursuit of the vehicle because it was reported as stolen. When he tried to stop the driver of the stolen vehicle the…

Two Hospitalized After Texas Drunk Driver Goes Wrong Way Down Highway

Posted on November 20, 2012 by S.Louth - Boulder

The Daily Camera reported that the DA is charging a drunk driver with vehicular homicide. The Texas driver was under the influence of alcohol when he drove his truck down the wrong way of the Diagonal Highway. The report indicated…

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