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.
We mentioned in part 1 of this blog series that prosecutors and judges in Colorado want to punish DUI offenders to the fullest extent of the law. That could mean huge fines and even jail time. These aren't the only ways that a DUI can hurt you, though. A DUI is becoming more expensive, too. While the average cost of a DUI about a decade ago was around $10,000, you can expect to see closer to $13,…Read More
Many people say that when they've first been charged with a DUI, they feel like their life is over. It isn't, but it might feel like that at first. A DUI is a serious charge and something that the State of Colorado takes very seriously. Prosecutors and judges will work to punish you to the full extent of the law. Our DUI lawyer in Colorado Springs has it happen time and time again. Here is one way…Read More
Colorado takes DUI offenses very seriously. Even first-time offenders could be facing thousands of dollars in costs, a three-month suspension of their driver's license, an interlock ignition device, and potentially even time in jail. While those penalties are bad enough, they can be even worse for repeat offenders because of Colorado's repeat offender laws. When you end up being charged with a DUI…Read More
Getting pulled over is always stressful. You may not know why the officer has decided to pull you over, and it might come as a shock when they ask you to take a breathalyzer test because they suspect you've been drinking. If you are in this situation, there are a number of things you can do to help yourself before you call our DUI lawyer in Colorado Springs: Be polite. Your stress level will be hi…Read More
Colorado voters passed Amendment 64 in 2013, which made recreational marijuana usage legal in the state starting on January 1st, 2014. The legalization of marijuana has had both it's upsides (tax revenue for education) and downsides (blamed for increases in crime and housing costs). One of the major concerns about legalization was how to prevent drugged driver, or driving while under the influence…Read More
Colorado's laws when it comes to a DUI are pretty average for the nation. First-time offenders are more likely looking at a suspended license and $3,000 to $5,000 in court fines, insurance costs, class fees, and vehicle repair costs. What many people caught for a DUI don't consider immediately, though, are the long-term consequences of a DUI on your record. That's where our DUI lawyer in Colorado …Read More
Our DUI lawyer knows that Colorado has some strict laws when it comes to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It's no wonder, though, since nearly 10,000 people died in drunk driving accidents in 2014. But how do the laws in Colorado measure up to the rest of the country? It turns out, Colorado is relatively middle-of-the-road when it comes to DUI laws. Nationwide, anything above…Read More
Happy Halloween, Colorado Springs! While we want all of your little kiddos to be safe while trick or treating, this post is geared toward the 21 and uppers who will be celebrating Halloween this evening. Will you be crawling the local bars or breweries tonight or heading to a wild house party? Keep the following tips in mind to have a safe, fun, and law enforcement-free night… unless, of course,…Read More
With DUI and DWAI arrests approximating 30,000 each year in Colorado, many drivers have sought out information regarding what to expect from and how to respond to a possible DUI or DWAI charge, but the amount of alcohol consumed is not the only factor to consider. What happens, for instance, if you are arrested for a DUI or a DWAI while your child is with you in the vehicle? Defining Child Abuse i…Read More
Can I be charged with a DUI in Colorado even if I’m not driving? If you spend any extended amount of time in Colorado and the topic of DUI charges comes up in conversation, you will eventually hear about the famed Colorado Supreme Court case, People v. Swain, a late ‘90s case in which Robert Swain was found guilty of driving while ability impaired after being found sleeping it off in his vehic…Read More
