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A DUI arrest must start with reasonable suspicion
When do you think a DUI arrest really begins? Is it with the traffic stop? Or does it start with the field sobriety tests or the breath test? These are all key components, but the reality is that it starts with reasonable suspicion. The officer believes that the driver in question has broken the...
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Ex-mayor threatened son with gun while trying to drive drunk
A man who used to be the mayor of Kiowa, Colorado, was recently sentenced after he pointed a firearm at his teenage son. The man was reportedly drunk and planning to drive. His son stopped him, and that’s when he got out the gun and threatened him. The former mayor is 45 years old....
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The pop quiz you definitely don’t want to fail
Whether you’re currently enrolled in a college or university in Colorado or have already lived through your college experience, you’ve likely encountered situations where an instructor showed up for class, then issued a surprise quiz of some sort. If you happen to be a person with consistent study habits, this type of situation may...
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Did you have all bases covered until the identification request?
You may be one of many young adults who attend college in Colorado. You may also be among those who were really glad when state laws changed to make marijuana legal in this state. You figured that since the law included medical and recreational use of the drug, you’d be able to purchase some...
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Two drinks may be fine for you and beyond legal limit for others
Let’s say you spent the evening enjoying the company of good friends at one of your favorite local Colorado restaurants. It was one of those places that has televisions hanging throughout the room, which made it easy for you to socialize and follow the NFL game on TV. You were having a great time...
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Do I have to give a breath sample?
Police in Colorado utilize chemical and other tests in order to determine if people are driving while impaired. If the police ever pull you over for suspected impairment, you may feel that you have to submit to such testing. The simple truth is, you do not have to supply a breath sample if you...
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The many consequences of a DUI conviction
Maybe you remember one night driving home after a party when you knew you shouldn’t have been behind the wheel. In the morning, you may have laughed with friends about the risk you took, and avoiding disaster presented you with a challenge for the next time. If you can do it once, you can...
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Hypoglycemic? You may be at risk for false positive BAC results
If a police officer were to pull you over on a Colorado roadway, let’s say because he or she claims your car was veering too close to the yellow line in the center of the highway, you may be in for a very long night. Perhaps you were on your way home from a...
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Moodiness and teenagers go hand in hand, and sometimes, drugs
Were you one of many parents in Colorado who couldn’t get a teenager out of bed until noon last weekend? You likely didn’t make too big of a deal out of it as you recalled your own youth and how sleep was at the top of your list of priorities back then. In fact,...
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You came to Breckenridge for the skiing — and marijuana
Since Colorado changed its constitution back in 2014 to allow recreational use of marijuana within the state, many vacationers take the opportunity to partake in its use while they are here. For legal adults, this could be the opportunity to see “what all the fuss is about.” For those who use marijuana medicinally, coming...
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A DUI arrest could temporarily stop your driving privileges
Driving privileges are invaluable. After all, they essentially enable you to provide for yourself and/or your family by getting to your place of employment every day. If you work as a commercial driver, driving privileges provide your livelihood. Losing your driving privileges can also be devastating if you are responsible for getting the children...
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Should Good Samaritan law apply to your situation?
Though doing the right thing should feel like a simple act, it more often proves difficult for many people. Certain circumstances may make you fear repercussions that you could face when trying to help another person. Unfortunately, you could potentially get caught up in a legal predicament if you step in to help someone...
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