On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | November 22, 2019 | Firm News
Colorado is one of the worst states in the nation for drunk driving, according to a new report that compared drunk driving rates by state. At No. 13 for overall drunk driving, Colorado posted a rate of 411 DUIs per 100,000 people in 2018. The highest overall drunk driving rate was in South Dakota where […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | August 29, 2019 | Firm News
In an effort to reduce alcohol-related accidents over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Colorado authorities are launching an anti-drunk-driving campaign called The Heat Is On. As part of the campaign, the Colorado Department of Transportation is offering BACtrack breathalyzers to the public at a 50% discount. Drivers can use the portable devices to measure their […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | August 2, 2019 | Firm News
In Colorado and other states where medicinal or recreational marijuana has been legalized, police officers are changing the way they conduct traffic stops where they suspect impaired driving. They plan to perform a variety of tests that help prove a driver is intoxicated with THC since it is tough to prove with just a blood […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | June 20, 2019 | Firm News
People who are arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be given the opportunity to defend themselves against the charge. There are many different ways in which an individual may do this. For instance, he or she may use an affirmative defense by claiming that he or she […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | November 30, 2018 | Firm News
There has always been a debate on whether marijuana use affects a person's ability to drive. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently reported that the four states that legalized the use of recreational marijuana have experienced up to a 6 percent increase in motor vehicle crashes in recent years. The IIHS studied […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | October 31, 2018 | Firm News
Few people can dispute the fact that domestic violence and stalking laws protect people from harm in altercations with those they should be able to love and trust. However, there are those who will make a false accusation, which can result in ruining innocent lives and destroyed relationships. Colorado residents should understand how and why […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | August 30, 2018 | Firm News
In a recent Colorado Springs case, a man held a gun to the head of another. In that moment, the suspect had all the power. No one could control what he did next. While that is certainly true, the Colorado court system will now be responsible for deciding how the suspect spends the next several […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | October 12, 2017 | Firm News
Perhaps you have earned your undergraduate degree and are going for your master's. On the other hand, perhaps you are already a member of the working class or are looking forward to landing your first job. What happens to your plans if you are convicted of driving under the influence? A DUI on your record […]
On Behalf of The Foley Law Firm | August 31, 2017 | Firm News
If you are convicted of a crime, the state government can seize property that was used to carry out the crime or that comprises the proceeds of the crime. A significant percentage of the proceeds from such seizures go into the coffers of law enforcement agencies, while a portion is given to local charities such […]
