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Habitual Offender Receives 10th DUI in Colorado, Surprised to Face Felony DUI Charges
Although the new Colorado felony DUI law took effect last August, some drivers in the state have only recently become aware of it - and, unfortunately, this awareness has often been triggered by a new DUI arrest. One noteworthy example of this comes from a recent case...
Students May Face Felony for Sexting
It boggles the mind what children are capable of these day. Back in the day, when this humble criminal defense attorney was in school and had I wanted to pass a secret message on to another classmate that I crush on, we typically had to write it in cursive on paper...
Woman Set for Trail in Fatal DUI Crash | Colorado Springs DUI Attorney
A woman who pleaded not guilty on Monday, April 4, 2016, to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and vehicular homicide will stand trial beginning August 30, 2016. Cassandra Griffin, 25, is accused of driving her Jeep Cherokee and driving through a...
State Rep Pens 2 Felony Bills
Two bills currently making their way through the State Senate could soon change the way some felony cases are prosecuted in Colorado. If passed into law, these bills, penned by State Representative Catherine “Kit” Roupe for House District 17, would reportedly: Make it...
Impaired Driving Trends in the U.S. Revealed by Two New Federal Studies
Colorado Springs DUI - Federal Studies Even though The Kohn Law Firm focuses on Colorado Springs DUI cases, we thought you'd be interested in the following information The Data Two studies recently released by US federal authorities reveal some sobering findings about...
Is Ridesharing Reducing DUI Accidents in Colorado?
Ridesharing, a relatively new transportation method in the U.S., has been credited with cutting down on the number of accidents and, consequently, saving lives. A recent study conducted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Uber Technologies, Inc., however, may...
Colorado Felony DUI Law: A Wake Up Call to the Harsh Impacts of Multiple DUI Convictions
A lot has changed over the last few decades in regards to DUI laws and enforcement - both in Colorado and across the nation. In fact, while law enforcement officials may have been inclined to overlook impaired driving or even help impaired drivers get home in decades...
When Do Zero Tolerance Laws Apply in Colorado?
Licensed drivers are required to obey a litany of laws when they get behind the wheel. While some of these laws dictate how to operate vehicles, others pertain to when drivers can and legally cannot operate vehicles. And in terms of operational laws - like DUI laws,...
Are Pot Clubs DUI Hotspots?
Cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers is a top priority for Colorado’s law enforcement agencies. That's because authorities are focused on preventing crashes, injuries and deaths, all of which are more likely to occur when motorists are impaired by alcohol and/or...