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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.
If you’ve never been arrested for a DUI, you might think there is no way that an officer could wrongfully arrest someone for the charge. After all, they have to take a breathalyzer test, right? Unfortunately, many of the people who have been charged with a DUI can tell you that wrongful arrest is a…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreColorado 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…
Read MoreGetting 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…
Read MoreColorado 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…
Read MoreColorado’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…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreHappy 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…
Read MoreWith 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…
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