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answered on Dec 12, 2023

In Colorado, a police officer from one city can pull you over in another city under specific circumstances. Generally, officers have jurisdiction only in their city, but exceptions include fresh pursuit, mutual aid agreements, and concurrent jurisdiction in certain areas. If you were pulled over in... View More

You have a good case to fight as you likely did not have the intent to put the car into motion. Juries will be instructed to decide whether you are driving by looking at many factors including where the vehicle was found, where in the vehicle the person was found, whether the keys were in the... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2023

If you have a fourth felony DUI, you will be required to serve a mandatory jail sentence of at least 18 months. You will also need an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle for at least 3 years. An ignition interlock device is a device that prevents you from starting your car if you... View More

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

A blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.202 ± 0.010 g/100 mL is considered a high level of intoxication in Colorado. The legal limit for driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado is 0.08% BAC. A BAC of 0.202 ± 0.010 g/100 mL is more than twice the legal limit, and you will likely be arrested and... View More

If you have a DUI charge in Eagle County, Colorado, and you live in California, you will be able to hire a lawyer, but NOT a paralegal, to represent you in court. However, there are a few important considerations:

1. In any criminal matter, you have the right to see if you qualify for court... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2023

In Colorado, young offenders usually have their own probation system separate from adults. In most cases, parents are allowed and encouraged to be present during probation meetings with their child.

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option is to check with your insurance carrier to review the scope of your policy's underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage. Good luck

Having a knowledgable criminal defense attorney is always helpful, because "you don't know what you don't know". From what you have shared, it seems like there are some good defenses that could be used to help your child avoid a conviction for DUI.

There is no mandatory minimum for a class 5 felony eluding charge, but there is a mandatory minimum for a DUI with prior offenses. If you have two or more prior DUI convictions, you will do a minimum of 60 days in the county jail; though many jurisdictions within Colorado require significantly more... View More

They aren't required to drop the DUR, but it is highly likely the DA will offer a plea agreement that does not include mandatory jail.

Especially if you are injured, but in general, accident/injury lawyers will provide you a free initial consultation and I recommend that you contact a few and take us up on it. You will obtain a better understanding of the process and perhaps get a better idea on how to proceed ----and perhaps... View More

A DUI is considered an “unclassified misdemeanor” in Colorado. DUI offenses in Colorado are not traffic misdemeanor one or two offenses. You should hire an attorney to review your contract closely, and provide a thorough answer. Let’s go

Anyone whose license is revoked as a result of a DUI investigation may petition to contest their revocation. However, in order to do so, you typically have to request a hearing in writing within 7 days of the revocation (i.e., within a week of your arrest) - unless you can otherwise show good... View More

This is an interesting question.

(1) It is not necessarily illegal to possess a weapon when on probation, especially when the probation is for a nonviolent misdemeanor. However, if there were any specific agreements for your specific probation that prohibit firearm possession, then that is... View More

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answered on Jan 19, 2021

You need to talk to a competent attorney about asset protection and exemption rights in whatever State you are going to live in. The exact Deed Grantee will be critical, and you need that lawyer to tell you what to do. Sometimes trusts are useful, but probably not here. The lawyer's... View More

You absolutely need a lawyer. DUIs, let alone those involving injury/accident, are very complicated. Call an attorney like myself for a free consultation at least.

As for your court dates, yes the Court is implying you need lawyer. Typically, if you don't have a lawyer when in Court... View More

I think it be extremely difficult to hold you criminally liable for giving him the pill, given that you had no intent to commit any law violation and were merely assisting a friend with pain management based on their personal representations to you. That said, you certainly could be civilly liable... View More

This is an interesting question. If you have an active warrant for your arrest, it is very likely that the DMV, which has access to various government records, will see your warrant and contact the police to arrest you - especially if your criminal bench warrant is related to a traffic offense... View More

DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. A crucial element of the offense is that you were "driving" a motor vehicle at the time of the offense. Driving can be found even if the vehicle wasn't moving at the the time the police officer makes contact with you. For example, if you... View More

If you have any pre-sentence confinement credit, that will reduce your sentence (unless that credit has already been applied). The sheriff can also award you reductions based on policies and programs established by the sheriff for county jail inmates.