On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 17, 2019 | Driving Safety, Dui
Impaired driving is never a smart decision. You are putting yourself and anyone else you pass on the road at risk when you make this decision. Drinking and driving increases your chance of becoming a statistic, and not the type of statistic one would like to be. That...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 3, 2019 | Dui
Everyone makes mistakes and a DUI is one of the most dangerous and expensive mistakes that you can make. DUI laws are in place to prevent people from receiving multiple convictions, but that doesn’t always happen. While your first DUI is costly, becoming a...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Dui
We all know that it’s illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. A DUI conviction carries with it severe penalties. But since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado is more recent, some people might be unsure how the law applies to driving while under the...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Dui
Colorado is notoriously fierce with its drunk driving laws. Even a first-time conviction can easily lead to a long license suspension and an ignition interlock device on your car. However, one Colorado teen is facing even more serious charges following what police...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Dui
Although people do not always realize it, there is a great financial expense associated with a driving under the influence offense (DUI). As a penalty for your first DUI conviction, you could be required to pay between $600 and $1,000 in fines in addition to receiving...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 22, 2019 | Dui
If there were drunk drivers out on the highways on St. Patrick’s Day, the Colorado State Patrol couldn’t find them — and they were looking pretty hard. According to their statement to the press, State Patrol officers responded to one known...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 18, 2019 | Dui
Drunk driving has been on the decline over the past decade. Thanks to ride sharing services and heightened education, it’s easier than ever for people to avoid getting behind the wheel when they’ve had too much to drink. That isn’t to say that...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Feb 11, 2019 | Dui
Many Colorado drivers mistakenly believe that driving while under the influence of marijuana is less risky than driving under the influence of alcohol. However, marijuana use can cause impaired reaction times, judgement, and perception of time and distance. These...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jan 11, 2019 | Dui
The number of drunk driving arrests made in Colorado during times of “increased enforcement” dropped significantly between 2017 and 2018 — but law enforcement agencies within the state says there’s no reason to celebrate. Colorado’s...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Dec 26, 2018 | Dui
You probably know that a police officer can normally only initiate a traffic stop when the officer witnesses a traffic violation, notices a vehicle defect that could affect its safety or observes a pattern of behavior that suggests the driver of a car may be impaired...
