BOULDER COLORADO LEGAL BLOG
Pointing out the potential margin of error with breath tests
Were one to poll people in Colorado as to their perceptions of a drunk driving offense, many might describe a scene of a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. Indeed, the number ".08" (which represents the legal...
Workers’ and employers’ perspectives on workplace theft
Workplace theft, also known as non-cash fraud, occurs when employees take items from their place of employment, such as food, supplies and equipment, for use at home. The Society for Human Resource Management cites data from a study by the Association of Certified...
Ignition interlock devices may endanger lives
In Colorado, courts require the installation and monitoring of an ignition interlock device for anyone convicted of drunk driving. Understanding what an ignition interlock device is and how it works will increase user’s awareness of the dangers associated with the...
Why should college students avoid first time DUI convictions?
Colorado college students like you often use these years to explore your paths. You may want to try different potential career options out, or pursue one that you already have a passion for. Whatever the case, it is a time to experiment and experience life. But some...
Defining fraud in a criminal case
The word "fraud" carries with it a very grave connotation. It may also seem to be readily apparent, so much so that when you nears the one in Boulder stands accused of it, you may wholeheartedly believe that your own conduct would never come under such scrutiny. Such...
Eyewitness testimony not as accurate as many believe
Many people think eyewitness testimony is some of the most convincing and compelling forms of evidence, but there is an important distinction between being convincing and compelling and being accurate. Studies have shown that eyewitness accounts are actually far more...
Penalties for DUI in Colorado
Drivers can receive charges of driving while ability impaired in Colorado for blood alcohol content as low as 0.05%. This conviction often carries less severe penalties than for driving under the influence charges, which require BAC of at least 0.08%. If you face...
What a DUI charge in Colorado means for your driving privileges
After your arrest for DUI in Colorado, you may feel uncertain about where your driving privileges stand. Your understanding of what may happen, as well as the consequences you may face, can help you to confidently prepare for the road ahead. Whether or not the courts...
What behaviors may lead to stalking charges in Colorado?
As someone facing a stalking charge in Colorado, you may have justifiable fears about the penalties you may face if that charge leads to a conviction. Defining exactly what does and does not constitute stalking in Colorado is sometimes tricky, because it may be tough...
What is the difference between reckless and careless driving?
You might not take reckless driving or careless driving seriously until you face criminal charges for one or the other. However, both are traffic offenses that can incur points on your license, fines and sometimes imprisonment. When talking about serious traffic...
