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.

  1. 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, it’s essential to the outcome of your case that you hire a DUI lawyer. The …Read More

  2. 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 how much you drink as well as avoiding getting behind t…Read More

  3. 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 about how the following legal proceedings are going to impact you…Read More

  4. 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 you get caught driving drunk with minors in your vehicle, the charges and penalties you f…Read More

  5. 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 impact the rest of your life, including your family and career. If this is the first time you have been c…Read More

  6. 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 a DUI criminal allegation, you are probably wondering wh…Read More

  7. 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 with a federal DUI. Federal lands include land and property that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, as …Read More

  8. 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 will be impacted. Here at Murphy & Price, LLP, we understand that you are in the midst of a…Read More

  9. 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 effect if the driver is caught driving with a certain blood alcohol content (BAC). A DWAI, which…Read More

  10. What Happens When You Get A DUI On A Military Base

    A DUI or a DWAI in any capacity can be terrifying, expensive, and detrimental to your career. From getting pulled over when you’re underage to being on a military base and finding a police officer with a flashlight in your face, it’s never a good feeling to know that you’ve been caught drinking and driving. We know that you may be going through a severe situation and you feel at a loss of wh…Read More