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DUI Lawyer Colorado Springs

Colorado State laws are clear when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering substance. If you find yourself being charged with a DUI, DWAI, or any other traffic violation, you need experienced legal defense that you can count on. The legal and financial impact of a guilty verdict can change your life forever — do not face the charges alone. At the Law Offices of Murphy and Price, we have decades of experience defending the citizens of Colorado Springs, including military service members, tourists, and immigrants.

Tune into our DUI lawyer blog to learn everything you need to know about Colorado driving and substance use laws. If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges in Colorado Springs, contact Murphy & Price, LLP for expert criminal defense.

Your Guide to Colorado Springs Laws

When navigating the legal landscape in Colorado Springs, it’s vital to comprehend the clear distinction between felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies are categorized as more serious crimes, leading to imprisonment for a year or more, along with hefty fines. On the flip side, misdemeanors hold less severity than felonies but are deemed more serious than minor…

Tips For Your First Court Hearing

Getting charged and heading to court due to a DUI can result in nerves, uncertainty, confusion, and fear. If this is the first time you have been charged with driving under the influence, chances are you don’t know the legal proceedings that will follow. First and foremost, if you have found yourself in this situation,…

Avoid A DUI This Holiday Season

During the holiday season, driving under the influence arrests increase. And it makes sense too, since there are many events and parties with alcohol around the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve timeline. Unfortunately, these situations can result in jail time, and worse, a loss of life. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of…

What Is A Federal DUI And What Does It Entail?

Being caught drinking and driving, or driving while under the influence, is an intimidating process. You may feel a variety of emotions, like guilt and , shame or embarrassment (maybe outrage if you’re innocent). And trying to come to terms with your decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated can leave you feeling confused…

What Happens If You Get A DUI With A Child In The Vehicle

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is never a good idea. You’re not only putting your own life at risk, but you’re putting the lives of other drivers and pedestrians in danger. And if you have any passengers in the car, including children, you are putting their lives at extreme risk. If…

How A DUI Lawyer Can Help Your Legal Case

Getting charged with a DUI can result in a variety of emotions — guilt for getting behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol of drugs (if you did!), frustration about the legal hoops you have to jump through to resolve the case, and confusion about how your DUI is going to…

What To Expect In The First DUI/DWAI Court Hearing

Getting charged with driving under the influence is a difficult and emotionally draining experience, most likely leaving you feeling unsure and confused. Not knowing what to expect as you watch the legal proceedings of your DUI unfold only exacerbates the uncertainty you are experiencing. If you have never been in court before and are facing…

What Happens If You Get A DUI In A National Park?

An individual can be charged with a DUI if they are driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and/or if they have a BAC of .08 or higher. If an individual is on any type of federal land and gets caught driving under the influence, they can be charged…

What Can Happen If You’re On Active Duty And Get A DUI

Dealing with a DUI, on or off a military base, can be difficult and disheartening to say the least. Knowing that you got behind a wheel drunk and trying to come to terms with your decision can leave you feeling a variety of emotions, including frustration, guilt and fear about how your career and future…

The Difference Between A DUI And A DWAI In Colorado

If a driver is driving drunk and gets stopped by a police officer, they could be charged for driving while intoxicated in one of two ways: with a DUI or a DWAI. DUI, which stands for “driving under the influence,” is the most severe intoxicated driving charge in the state of Colorado, and goes into…

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