A Video Demonstrating an Ignition Interlock Device presented by MADD
New rules and regulations are requiring more and more Colorado drivers to use an ignition interlock device while driving. The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles is requiring drunk drivers to install an interlock ignition device even on first offenses depending on the BAC of the driver during their arrest for DUI. The length of time that the driver will be required to have an ignition interlock device in their car also will vary with the driver's BAC. The ignition interlock device might even be required of some drivers before the driver is convicted of DUI in court. Many people have questions about this type of device and this video produced by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers provides a demonstration.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Colorado DUI Lawyers
Colorado DUI Attorneys
Colorado DUI laws are complex and can be confusing. The rules at play in a DUI can involve a combination of administrative rules and legal statutes. While many people are comfortable working through the system themselves, it is always good to get an expert opinion. Colorado attorneys who specialize in DUI are not only familiar with Colorado statues and administrative rules, they are also well aware of how different jurisdictions handle drunk driving cases. Having an attorney who is familiar with the local judges and prosecutors can give you insight into how best to handle your DUI case. Below is a list of some Colorado DUI defense attorneys from across the state. Your local bar association is also a good place to search for an attorney as well.
Denver Area DUI Attorney – many of these attorneys represent clients throughout the Denver Metro area not just Denver County
Law Office of Kimberly Diego
789 Sherman Street
Suite 660
Denver, CO 80203
http://www.diegocriminaldefense.com
720-257-5346
Jansen and Associates, P.C.
621 Seventeenth St., Suite 1740
Denver, CO 80293
http://www.jansenlegal.com
303-832-5400
Shazam Kianpour and Associates, P.C.
190 E. 9th Ave., Suite 420
Denver, CO 80203
http://www.shazamlaw.com
303-825-1075
The Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna
5400 Ward Road
Building V, Suite 200
Arvada, CO 80002
http://www.cessnalaw.com
303-456-1600
The Orr Law Firm, LLC
295 Clayton Street
Suite 203
Denver, CO 80206
http://www.orrlaw.com
303-818-2448
Colorado Springs Area DUI Attorneys – these attorneys generally represent clients in both El Paso and Teller County DUI cases
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.timothybussey.com
719-475-2555
Daniel, Thom and Katzman, P.C.
Liberty Law Center
320 South Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.libertylawcenter.com
719-578-1183
Law Office of Alvin Brown, LLC
805 S. Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.alvinbrownlaw.com
719-329-0391
Christian A. Schwaner, P.C.
405 S. Cascade Ave
Suite 204
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.schwanerlaw.com
719-577-9700
The Law Offices of Will Cook
318 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.willcooklaw.com
719-477-1285
Pueblo County Colorado DUI Attorneys
Koncilja and Koncilja, P.C.
125 West B Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
http://www.konciljaandkoncilja.com
719-543-9591
Colorado DUI laws are complex and can be confusing. The rules at play in a DUI can involve a combination of administrative rules and legal statutes. While many people are comfortable working through the system themselves, it is always good to get an expert opinion. Colorado attorneys who specialize in DUI are not only familiar with Colorado statues and administrative rules, they are also well aware of how different jurisdictions handle drunk driving cases. Having an attorney who is familiar with the local judges and prosecutors can give you insight into how best to handle your DUI case. Below is a list of some Colorado DUI defense attorneys from across the state. Your local bar association is also a good place to search for an attorney as well.
Denver Area DUI Attorney – many of these attorneys represent clients throughout the Denver Metro area not just Denver County
Law Office of Kimberly Diego
789 Sherman Street
Suite 660
Denver, CO 80203
http://www.diegocriminaldefense.com
720-257-5346
Jansen and Associates, P.C.
621 Seventeenth St., Suite 1740
Denver, CO 80293
http://www.jansenlegal.com
303-832-5400
Shazam Kianpour and Associates, P.C.
190 E. 9th Ave., Suite 420
Denver, CO 80203
http://www.shazamlaw.com
303-825-1075
The Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna
5400 Ward Road
Building V, Suite 200
Arvada, CO 80002
http://www.cessnalaw.com
303-456-1600
The Orr Law Firm, LLC
295 Clayton Street
Suite 203
Denver, CO 80206
http://www.orrlaw.com
303-818-2448
Colorado Springs Area DUI Attorneys – these attorneys generally represent clients in both El Paso and Teller County DUI cases
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.timothybussey.com
719-475-2555
Daniel, Thom and Katzman, P.C.
Liberty Law Center
320 South Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.libertylawcenter.com
719-578-1183
Law Office of Alvin Brown, LLC
805 S. Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.alvinbrownlaw.com
719-329-0391
Christian A. Schwaner, P.C.
405 S. Cascade Ave
Suite 204
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.schwanerlaw.com
719-577-9700
The Law Offices of Will Cook
318 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
http://www.willcooklaw.com
719-477-1285
Pueblo County Colorado DUI Attorneys
Koncilja and Koncilja, P.C.
125 West B Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
http://www.konciljaandkoncilja.com
719-543-9591
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Heat is On Campaign Nets Over 300 DUI Arrest in Colorado Over The Super Bowl Weekend
The Heat is On Campaign Nets over 300 DUI Arrest in Colorado over the Super Bowl Weekend
Colorado law enforcement agencies arrested 371 people for DUI during the Super Bowl weekend. Colorado State Patrol and other state law enforcement agencies increased the number of road blocks and patrol units in an effort to crackdown on drunk driving from Friday at 6 pm until 3 am Sunday. The Colorado State Patrol said that half of the fatal car accidents that occurred nationwide during Super Bowl weekends 2006-2008 involved alcohol.
The Heat is On campaign is aimed at making the public aware that there will be an increased effort to catch drunk drivers. Despite spreading the word about extra patrols and road blocks Colorado State Patrol and other agencies arrested 371 people for DUI which is 100 more than were arrested during the campaign last year.
The holiday weekends have kept law enforcement agencies across the state busy in terms of DUI arrests. In addition to the Super Bowl weekend arrests, state agencies arrested 444 drivers for drunk driving during the New Year’s Eve weekend this year.
Colorado law enforcement agencies arrested 371 people for DUI during the Super Bowl weekend. Colorado State Patrol and other state law enforcement agencies increased the number of road blocks and patrol units in an effort to crackdown on drunk driving from Friday at 6 pm until 3 am Sunday. The Colorado State Patrol said that half of the fatal car accidents that occurred nationwide during Super Bowl weekends 2006-2008 involved alcohol.
The Heat is On campaign is aimed at making the public aware that there will be an increased effort to catch drunk drivers. Despite spreading the word about extra patrols and road blocks Colorado State Patrol and other agencies arrested 371 people for DUI which is 100 more than were arrested during the campaign last year.
The holiday weekends have kept law enforcement agencies across the state busy in terms of DUI arrests. In addition to the Super Bowl weekend arrests, state agencies arrested 444 drivers for drunk driving during the New Year’s Eve weekend this year.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Bill Intended to Increase Colorado DUI Penalties Dies in House Committee
Bill Intended to Increase Colorado DUI Penalties Dies in House Committee
A bill that would make a third DUI in Colorado a felony has failed to get out of a house committee that had concerns about the potential $22 million in prison costs associated with the measure. State Representative Cory Gardner, R-Yuma sponsored the bill and had suggested that spending cuts by state agencies could cover the additional costs associated with the bill. Mothers Against Drunk Driving also supported the bill that failed 7 to 4 while still in committee. Colorado will remain one of only four states without a felony DUI for another year.
A bill that would make a third DUI in Colorado a felony has failed to get out of a house committee that had concerns about the potential $22 million in prison costs associated with the measure. State Representative Cory Gardner, R-Yuma sponsored the bill and had suggested that spending cuts by state agencies could cover the additional costs associated with the bill. Mothers Against Drunk Driving also supported the bill that failed 7 to 4 while still in committee. Colorado will remain one of only four states without a felony DUI for another year.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Denver and Colorado Springs Ranked Among America's Most Dangerouly Drunk Cities
3 Colorado Cities Ranked Among America’s Most Dangerously Drunk Cities
Men’s Health Magazine has ranked Denver and Colorado Springs in a listing of America’s drunkest cities. Denver ranked number seventeen among the most dangerously drunk cities in America and Colorado Springs ranked number sixteen on the list. Aurora also made the list at number twenty three.
The magazine looked at several factors in compiling the list. The magazine reviewed information such as the number of alcohol-related liver disease deaths in each city, number of binge drinkers in each city, FBI statistics on the number of DUI arrests in each city, the number of fatal car accidents involving intoxicated drivers and other data.
The top ten drunkest cities in America according to the Men's Health Magazine list are:
1. Fresno, California
2. Reno, Nevada
3. Billings, Montana
4. Riverside, California
5. Austin, Texas
6. St. Louis
7. San Antonio
8. Lubbock, Texas
9. Tucson
10. Bakersfield, California
The ten least drunk cities in America according to the Men's Health Magazine list are:
1. Boston
2. Yonkers, New York
3. Rochester, New York
4. Salt Lake City
5. Miami
6. Newark
7. Durham, North Carolina
8. New York City
9. Fort Wayne, Indiana
10. Manchester, New Hampshire
Men’s Health Magazine has ranked Denver and Colorado Springs in a listing of America’s drunkest cities. Denver ranked number seventeen among the most dangerously drunk cities in America and Colorado Springs ranked number sixteen on the list. Aurora also made the list at number twenty three.
The magazine looked at several factors in compiling the list. The magazine reviewed information such as the number of alcohol-related liver disease deaths in each city, number of binge drinkers in each city, FBI statistics on the number of DUI arrests in each city, the number of fatal car accidents involving intoxicated drivers and other data.
The top ten drunkest cities in America according to the Men's Health Magazine list are:
1. Fresno, California
2. Reno, Nevada
3. Billings, Montana
4. Riverside, California
5. Austin, Texas
6. St. Louis
7. San Antonio
8. Lubbock, Texas
9. Tucson
10. Bakersfield, California
The ten least drunk cities in America according to the Men's Health Magazine list are:
1. Boston
2. Yonkers, New York
3. Rochester, New York
4. Salt Lake City
5. Miami
6. Newark
7. Durham, North Carolina
8. New York City
9. Fort Wayne, Indiana
10. Manchester, New Hampshire
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Former Denver Bronco Enters Guilty Plea to Vehicular Homicide
Former Denver Bronco Enters Guilty Plea to Vehicular Homicide
Billy Jenkins, a former Denver Broncos football player, has entered a guilty plea to vehicular homicide in the death of a 51 year old motor-scooter rider. The incident happened at approximately 6:10 am on August 28, 2009. Authorities say that Billy Jenkins crashed a SUV into the back of a motor-scooter that was stopped at a red light. The rider of the scooter was thrown and died on the scene.
Jenkins was initially charged with vehicular homicide, felony leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence and failure to provide proof of insurance. Prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges as part of his guilty plea to vehicular homicide. Billy Jenkins now faces up to 8 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on April 26th.
Billy Jenkins played defensive back for the Broncos from 2000-2001. Prior to his stint with the Broncos Jenkins played football for the St. Louis Rams and won a Super Bowl Championship in 1999. He also played for the Green Bay Packers.
Billy Jenkins, a former Denver Broncos football player, has entered a guilty plea to vehicular homicide in the death of a 51 year old motor-scooter rider. The incident happened at approximately 6:10 am on August 28, 2009. Authorities say that Billy Jenkins crashed a SUV into the back of a motor-scooter that was stopped at a red light. The rider of the scooter was thrown and died on the scene.
Jenkins was initially charged with vehicular homicide, felony leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence and failure to provide proof of insurance. Prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges as part of his guilty plea to vehicular homicide. Billy Jenkins now faces up to 8 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on April 26th.
Billy Jenkins played defensive back for the Broncos from 2000-2001. Prior to his stint with the Broncos Jenkins played football for the St. Louis Rams and won a Super Bowl Championship in 1999. He also played for the Green Bay Packers.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Colorado Springs DUI Lab Reports 167 Flawed Results
Colorado Springs DUI Lab Reports 167 Flawed Results
The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph is reporting that an initial disclosure by the Colorado Springs Police Lab about a flaw in their DUI blood testing has been updated. In December the Colorado Springs Police Department stated that an internal audit had revealed that 82 DUI lab results had resulted in flawed test results. The department planned to retest 1,000 tests that had been conducted since January 2009.
The exact cause of the blood alcohol testing error has not been disclosed. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is conducting an external investigation into the situation. The Colorado Springs Police Department reports that they are conducting an internal investigation into the cause of the blood alcohol testing errors as well. Local Colorado Springs DUI lawyers are pursuing answers as well.
To read the article in the Colorado Springs Gazette click below:
The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph is reporting that an initial disclosure by the Colorado Springs Police Lab about a flaw in their DUI blood testing has been updated. In December the Colorado Springs Police Department stated that an internal audit had revealed that 82 DUI lab results had resulted in flawed test results. The department planned to retest 1,000 tests that had been conducted since January 2009.
The exact cause of the blood alcohol testing error has not been disclosed. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is conducting an external investigation into the situation. The Colorado Springs Police Department reports that they are conducting an internal investigation into the cause of the blood alcohol testing errors as well. Local Colorado Springs DUI lawyers are pursuing answers as well.
To read the article in the Colorado Springs Gazette click below:
Monday, February 1, 2010
Colorado Lawmakers Considering Tougher DUI Penalities for Repeat Offenders
Colorado Lawmakers Considering Bill That Would Increase DUI Penalties
The Colorado Legislature will consider a bill that will increase the penalties for people convicted of multiple DUI’s. Two Colorado lawmakers are attempted to introduce bills that would make statewide mandatory sentences for those convicted of multiple DUI’s. Lawmakers from both parties seem to be in agreement that Colorado needs tougher DUI laws but there are concerns about the financial impact on the state and local jurisdictions.
Rep Claire Levy, D-Boulder is presenting a bill that would require mandatory jail time of 10 days on people convicted of their second DUI within three years of the first DUI conviction and 60 days of jail time for offenders whose third conviction occurs in that time frame.
Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma is presenting a bill which would make a third DUI conviction a felony. House Bill 10-1184 would make a third or subsequent DUI conviction a felony offense in Colorado. If approved the new language in the Colorado Statute would read as follows: It is a class 6 felony for any person who is under the influence of alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of both alcohol and one or more drugs, to drive a motor vehicle or vehicle at any time after the date of two or more previous violations for which the person has been convicted for DUI or DUI per se. Class 6 felonies in Colorado are punishable by 1 year to 18 months in jail and a possible fine of $1,000 to $100,000.
The Colorado Legislature will consider a bill that will increase the penalties for people convicted of multiple DUI’s. Two Colorado lawmakers are attempted to introduce bills that would make statewide mandatory sentences for those convicted of multiple DUI’s. Lawmakers from both parties seem to be in agreement that Colorado needs tougher DUI laws but there are concerns about the financial impact on the state and local jurisdictions.
Rep Claire Levy, D-Boulder is presenting a bill that would require mandatory jail time of 10 days on people convicted of their second DUI within three years of the first DUI conviction and 60 days of jail time for offenders whose third conviction occurs in that time frame.
Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma is presenting a bill which would make a third DUI conviction a felony. House Bill 10-1184 would make a third or subsequent DUI conviction a felony offense in Colorado. If approved the new language in the Colorado Statute would read as follows: It is a class 6 felony for any person who is under the influence of alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of both alcohol and one or more drugs, to drive a motor vehicle or vehicle at any time after the date of two or more previous violations for which the person has been convicted for DUI or DUI per se. Class 6 felonies in Colorado are punishable by 1 year to 18 months in jail and a possible fine of $1,000 to $100,000.
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