Another Colorado Law Enforcement Officer Is In Trouble For DUI
The Aurora Police Department suspended Marc Sears for one month after he was charged with two DUI’s in one year. Officer Sears was arrested in May of 2009 and March of 2010 for driving under the influence. The first drunk driving incident happened on May 24, 2009 in Parker. Marc Sears crashed his motorcycle after hitting a curb. He was injured in the accident and transported to the hospital where a blood test was conducted.
Mr. Sears was convicted of DUI, driving without a motorcycle endorsement and careless driving.
The second drunk driving incident also happened in Parker. In March of 2010 Parker Police arrested Sears after he crashed his SUV into a light pole. Officer Sears told the police that he swerved to avoid hitting a deer and ended up hitting the light pole. Officers noticed signs of intoxication and Sears admitted to the consumption of alcohol but refused to submit to a chemical test. This second drunk driving incident has not been resolved yet.
Officer Sears is a six year veteran of the department and has been assigned to limited duty and is not allowed to drive a police car until after an internal departmental investigation complete.
Aurora Sentinel Article
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/articles/2010/07/23/news/metro_aurora/doc4c484e524ca3b695575501.txt
Friday, July 23, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Colorado Springs Sobriety Checkpoint Results in 11 DUI Arrests
100 Days of Heat DUI Campaign Still Active
While the Colorado 100 Days of Heat campaign usually only gets attention around a holiday, motorist in Colorado Springs were reminded that the 100 days are still counting. On Friday night and Saturday morning the Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and other agencies set up a DUI sobriety checkpoint in central Colorado Springs. Officers contacted over 1,000 drivers during the four hour operation and made 11 arrests during the checkpoint that ran from 10:30 pm on July 16th through 2:30 am July 17th.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is helping to fund the 100 Days of Heat campaign throughout the state of Colorado.
While the Colorado 100 Days of Heat campaign usually only gets attention around a holiday, motorist in Colorado Springs were reminded that the 100 days are still counting. On Friday night and Saturday morning the Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and other agencies set up a DUI sobriety checkpoint in central Colorado Springs. Officers contacted over 1,000 drivers during the four hour operation and made 11 arrests during the checkpoint that ran from 10:30 pm on July 16th through 2:30 am July 17th.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is helping to fund the 100 Days of Heat campaign throughout the state of Colorado.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Former Denver Bronco Charged with DUI
Former Denver Bronco Quarterback Charged with DUI
Chris Simms, a former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana in New York. On Thursday, July 1, 2010, Mr. Simms was stopped at a DWI checkpoint in Manhattan where officers observed that he smelled of marijuana and had red eyes, slurred speech and his face was flushed. Officers also claim that Chris Simms admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. Mr. Simms believes that the officer misunderstood a statement he made about smoking cigarettes not smoking marijuana. He has a court date scheduled for August 23rd.
This case is just one example of how driving under the influence of marijuana can cause people legal trouble. Even though Colorado has laws regarding the medical use of marijuana, drivers can still be charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. In Colorado drivers can be charged with DUI even while driving under the influence of more traditional medicines including prescription drugs. If you are charged with DUI for marijuana then it is in your best interest to consult with a Colorado DUI attorney.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/07/01/2010-07-01_chris_simms_nfl_quarterback__son_of_giants_legend_phil_simms_busted_for_driving_.html
Chris Simms, a former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana in New York. On Thursday, July 1, 2010, Mr. Simms was stopped at a DWI checkpoint in Manhattan where officers observed that he smelled of marijuana and had red eyes, slurred speech and his face was flushed. Officers also claim that Chris Simms admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. Mr. Simms believes that the officer misunderstood a statement he made about smoking cigarettes not smoking marijuana. He has a court date scheduled for August 23rd.
This case is just one example of how driving under the influence of marijuana can cause people legal trouble. Even though Colorado has laws regarding the medical use of marijuana, drivers can still be charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. In Colorado drivers can be charged with DUI even while driving under the influence of more traditional medicines including prescription drugs. If you are charged with DUI for marijuana then it is in your best interest to consult with a Colorado DUI attorney.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/07/01/2010-07-01_chris_simms_nfl_quarterback__son_of_giants_legend_phil_simms_busted_for_driving_.html
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A Colorado Public Defender is Arrested on DUI Charges
Attorney with the Pueblo Public Defender Office is Arrested on DUI Charges
An attorney with the Colorado Public Defender's Office has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence. The Pueblo Chieftain is reporting that on July 1st Edwin Vaden was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt. Officers allege that Mr. Vaden ran over a curb and struck a light pole with his suv. Officers on the scene noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Edwin Vaden and that his eyes were bloodshot, watery and glossy. Mr. Vaden was mumbling incoherently, was unsteady on his feet and had slurred speech. As part of their DUI investigation Officers attempted to collect a chemical test sample but Mr. Vaden refused to submit to a chemical test and was arrested and booked into the Pueblo County Jail.
Link to The Pueblo Chieftain Online Article from July 15th about this incident
http://www.chieftain.com/news/local/article_e5c2ee46-8fd4-11df-a8b0-001cc4c03286.html
An attorney with the Colorado Public Defender's Office has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence. The Pueblo Chieftain is reporting that on July 1st Edwin Vaden was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt. Officers allege that Mr. Vaden ran over a curb and struck a light pole with his suv. Officers on the scene noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Edwin Vaden and that his eyes were bloodshot, watery and glossy. Mr. Vaden was mumbling incoherently, was unsteady on his feet and had slurred speech. As part of their DUI investigation Officers attempted to collect a chemical test sample but Mr. Vaden refused to submit to a chemical test and was arrested and booked into the Pueblo County Jail.
Link to The Pueblo Chieftain Online Article from July 15th about this incident
http://www.chieftain.com/news/local/article_e5c2ee46-8fd4-11df-a8b0-001cc4c03286.html
Saturday, July 3, 2010
4th of July DUI Enforcement Efforts Have Started in Colorado
100 Days of Heat DUI Crackdown Continues through 4th of July Holiday Weekend
Drivers across the state of Colorado can expect to see extra law enforcement officers out patrolling the roads looking for drunk drivers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. As part of the 100 Days of Heat DUI crackdown, over 76 different law enforcement agencies throughout the state will increase sobriety patrols and set up DUI checkpoints in an effort to catch drunk drivers. This 4th of July holiday crackdown began at 6 pm on July 1st and will continue through 3 am on Tuesday July 6th. The 100 Days of Heat DUI campaign started on Memorial Day weekend and will continue through Labor Day weekend.
Rangers with the Colorado State Parks will also be on the lookout for drunk drivers on the waterways. If you are operating a boat or other watercraft and your BAC is over the legal limit you will be charged with boating under the influence (BUI).
The extra DUI enforcement efforts by law enforcement for the 4th of July weekend come at the same time that a new law requiring tougher DUI penalties for drunk drivers with previous convictions take effect. On July 1st the newly passed legislation requiring repeat drunk driving offenders face mandatory jail and longer probation periods went into effect. If you are facing your second DUI offense then you are now looking at a minimum 10 day jail sentence and if you are looking at your third DUI or have additional priors then you are facing 60 days jail minimum. Repeat drunk drivers will also be required to serve at least 2 years of probation.
Drivers across the state of Colorado can expect to see extra law enforcement officers out patrolling the roads looking for drunk drivers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. As part of the 100 Days of Heat DUI crackdown, over 76 different law enforcement agencies throughout the state will increase sobriety patrols and set up DUI checkpoints in an effort to catch drunk drivers. This 4th of July holiday crackdown began at 6 pm on July 1st and will continue through 3 am on Tuesday July 6th. The 100 Days of Heat DUI campaign started on Memorial Day weekend and will continue through Labor Day weekend.
Rangers with the Colorado State Parks will also be on the lookout for drunk drivers on the waterways. If you are operating a boat or other watercraft and your BAC is over the legal limit you will be charged with boating under the influence (BUI).
The extra DUI enforcement efforts by law enforcement for the 4th of July weekend come at the same time that a new law requiring tougher DUI penalties for drunk drivers with previous convictions take effect. On July 1st the newly passed legislation requiring repeat drunk driving offenders face mandatory jail and longer probation periods went into effect. If you are facing your second DUI offense then you are now looking at a minimum 10 day jail sentence and if you are looking at your third DUI or have additional priors then you are facing 60 days jail minimum. Repeat drunk drivers will also be required to serve at least 2 years of probation.
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