FORT COLLINS DUI AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

Colorado radically shifted the national dialogue on marijuana when it became the first state to legalize the plant for adult recreational use. Years into legalization, Colorado has seen cultural and economic changes because of this ground-breaking policy....

You know that any police officer who pulls you over probably hopes to write a ticket or maybe even arrest you. Your behavior during the traffic stop will have a major impact on the outcome of your interactions with law enforcement. The questions they ask could lead to...

Many students take medications to help them with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, but others take those same medications to help them stay awake, focus and study longer. This off-label use isn’t usually legal, as many students who do this borrow...

For many police officers, the first step after pulling over a suspected drunk driver is to make them do field sobriety tests. If the person fails these tests, then they may be brought back to the station for a breath test or some other form of more extensive testing....

Though you may have taken the medications you’re on now for quite a while, it’s still important to remember that you could face a DUI if they cause side effects that make it dangerous for you to drive. Many people build tolerances to the medications they take. They...

In Colorado, there is an express consent law. This law requires drivers to submit to a chemical test if they are asked to take one by an officer with reasonable belief that the individual is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. By law, if you refuse to take...

You go to a college party with your friends, already planning to spend the night. This is a big event and you plan to drink a lot, so you know that it won’t be safe to drive. You pride yourself on planning ahead and staying safe.  The next day, you wake up on your...