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Colorado considers domestic violence an act or threatened act of violence against a person the accused has an intimate relationship with.

An intimate relationship includes partners, spouses, ex spouses, ex partners, co parents and co habitants. If convicted of domestic violence in Colorado, the accused may face certain financial and legal repercussions. Jail time, domestic violence treatment programs, restrictions for firearm ownership, house arrest, probation, more serious felony…

Generally speaking, the answer is YES. The amount of alcohol classes that you will need to do is dependent if you are a repeat offender or not and whether your BAC results where above or below a .15. If it is your first DUI and your BAC is below .15 you will have to do 24 hours of level two alcohol classes and 48 hours of level two therapy. If it is your first DUI and your above .15 you will have to do a 24 hours of level two alcohol classes and 52 hours of level two therapy. For DUI's when…

Whenever drug crimes are mentioned, thoughts of imprisonment and other unpleasant consequences arise. It is likely that you are overwhelmed by the potential outcome of a drug-related criminal charge, such as distributing, possessing, or manufacturing. You should not lose hope despite how bad things may seem at first. Criminal defense attorneys can protect your rights and, in many cases, reduce or dismiss your charges entirely.…

The chances of getting a DUI charge dismissed are very slim. When people come to see us about being represented over a DUI, the significant number of them come with the belief that their DUI is gonna be dismissed. This couldn't be further from the truth. Once the district attorney office charges you for a DUI, it's based on evidence that makes them believe that you may have been drinking and driving. And as a result they aren't inclined to dismissed the charge. There is usually room for…

With the legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana use in Colorado, the incidence of DUID charges (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) is on the rise throughout the state and in Denver.

DUID is similar to DUI: the charged is that your use of drugs (any drugs) has rendered you incapable of properly driving. Also, as is the case with alcohol charges, there is a "lesser" charge of DWAID (Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs), in which case you're alleged to be impacted to…

There are two kinds of tests that maybe perform for testing for alcohol. The first is a breath test. Colorado uses intoxilyzer 9000 to conduct their breath testing. If you choose to take the breath test that is the machine that will be used and you will be given the results when you're done taking the test. If you choose to take the blood test, your test will be send to a forensics lab and it can take months before the lab provide the results.…

Whatever the case, this can be a stressful and uncomfortable time especially when this state is not your own and you now have to address the time, and consequences associated with a DUI in Colorado and maybe even in your own state too.

To ensure you get an easy transition, it is highly recommended that you hire an experienced private DUI attorney in Colorado.…

Unfortunately the answer is Yes. This comes as a big surprise to poeple but they usually don't find out that this is true until they get a DUI for sleeping in their car.



The law states that if you're in control of the vehicle you can be convicted of a DUI regardless of if you are driving or not. This means that the idea of sleeping it off in a car may land you in jail facing DUI charges.…

A reckless driving ticket is issued when it is alleged that you drove a motor vehicle with a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons and/or property. This charge can be given to those within a motor vehicle, a bicycle, an electrically assisted bicycle, or a low powered scooter. Even if the conduct that resulted in a reckless driving ticket did not involve injury or death, this charge is still a serious offense in Colorado.…

Emilio De Simone, a DUI Defense Attorney in Denver discusses why we request a DMV hearing.



We almost always request a DMV hearing and we primarily do it for two reasons:



1. If there is no hearing, you lose your license no questions asked. We believe that you shouldn't lose your license without a fight.



2. We generally request that the officer be present because it gives us an opportunity to question the officer and get a feel for what he will be like…

Finish watching the video to learn if it is a YES or NO.

Will it result in refusal to cooperate or is it voluntary?

Knowledge is power to this kind of thing so please watch the video.

Always remember that there is no good reason to agree to any kind of voluntary actions which might incriminate you.

Underage drunk driving leads to driving revocation…

Emilio De Simone, a Denver DUI Attorney discusses whether a DUI is a felony or a misdemeanor?

It can be both. If it's a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd DUI and no one was hurt or died in an accident, the DUI will likely be charged as misdemeanor.

On the other hand, if you've had 3 previous DUI or if the DUI resulted in serious bodily injury…

In this video, it discusses some information regarding vehicular homicide especially if you are responsible in causing the death of another due to driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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If you are facing charges of vehicular homicide, be sure to contact an experience defense…

In this video, it discusses how driving drunk with a minor in the car will result in a DUI charge, as well as child abuse charge and other consequences of DUI.

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If you have been charged with DUI and child abuse, contact a skilled Colorado defense attorney today.

Visit this page to learn how…

Facing a license suspension is something everyone wants to avoid. It can be a life changing event not to mention an uncomfortable and costly one.

More info on our blog post here https://duilawfirmdenver.com/colorado-license-suspensions-license-points/

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Well, it depends according to Emilio De Simone; one of the best DUI attorneys in Denver. The amount of time that you lose your license is generally determined by the number of previous DUIs and whether or not you refuse the chemical test. Watch the video to learn more.

If you've been charged with the DUI, call us today to put the best DUI defense attorney on your side. Learn more here…

Facing criminal charges? You've come to the right place. Whether you are arrested for a crime against a person, property or any other offense Emilio De Simone can help.



When you are accused of a crime, it is important to seek out legal counsel as soon as possible.



Visit our criminal defense page here https://duilawfirmdenver.com/criminal-defense-attorney-denver/



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