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What do karate, Guam, and the Department of Revenue and Taxation all have in common?
Perhaps you’ve heard the old line, possibly from a movie, that goes something like: “I’m a trained karate expert. My hands and feet are registered as deadly weapons.”
A Night to Remember
With Valentine’s Day waiting right around the corner, it’s time to panic, and throw in some last-minute planning as to how you’re going to spend that special day with that special someone.
Here in Western Colorado, nothing could be more romantic than an evening surrounded by the magnificent splendor of the red rock cliffs and mesas that embrace Colorado’s breathtaking wine country. A fine dinner with an exquisite bottle of wine and maybe a little dancing are the ingredients for a memorable evening with your sweetie.
But don’t get too carried away on the vino, Romeo. It’s easy to let the love in the air impair your judgment, and that can lead to indulging in perhaps a bit more wine than you and your honey expected. And the fact that a lot of folks get a little tipsy around dinnertime on February 14th is not lost on local law officials.
When Dr. Water Becomes Mr. Ice
“I was just bringing in the groceries when all of a sudden, bam! I was on my back, howling in pain.”
“I was standing on the porch, waving goodbye to the kids, then all of a sudden, bam! I was on my back and howling in pain.”
“I have no idea what happened. I just opened the door, got out of the car like I normally do, then bam! I was on my back, howling in pain.”
Who or what is this mysterious force leaving Coloradans on their posteriors, shouting out with discomfort?
Watch Out for a Holiday DUI in Grand Junction
The holidays have arrived, and with them, holiday traffic. The period from Thanksgiving to New Year tends to be the busiest time of year on our state’s roads, and that means more accidents. It also means there’s a greater risk of DUI arrests, even in a small community like Grand Junction.
At Peters & Nolan, LLC, we understand firsthand how devastating a DUI conviction can be. Driving under the influence should be avoided at all costs, but if you or a loved one has been charged with DUI, it’s imperative to have someone on your side who can advocate on your behalf.
How a Fender Bender Can Lead to Serious Whiplash
Most people think they only need to go to the hospital after a “major” car crash. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Believe it or not, getting into a fender bender can result in serious injuries. An accident that causes your neck to snap back and forth can cause a soft tissue injury commonly known as whiplash.
Studies have shown that a car going as slow as 2.5 miles an hour can cause injury symptoms in occupants, even though the vehicles aren’t damaged!
Colorado’s Dog Bite Laws
They aren’t always man’s best friend. Being attacked by a dog can be a traumatic and possibly even life-altering event. Colorado law protects victims who have been seriously injured by a dog bite, but sometimes it can be difficult to know when a bite is worthy of reporting.
If you have been attacked by a dog, your best bet is to consult with a knowledgeable Grand Junction personal injury attorney to learn more about your rights regarding compensation.
Making a Strong Defense for Drug Trafficking in Colorado
Transporting controlled substances with the intent of selling or distributing them for profit is considered drug trafficking, no matter your intentions. Drug trafficking arrests have increased in Colorado since marijuana was legalized in the state in 2012, and as a result, prosecutors are taking the crime very seriously.
Many people arrested for drug trafficking aren’t aware that taking legally-purchased marijuana into another state qualifies as federal drug trafficking and carries much heavier penalties. Using the mail system or a package courier like UPS or FedEx to move drugs across state lines is also considered federal drug trafficking.
Truck vs. Car Accidents: Not All Crashes Are the Same
A typical car accident can be expensive, frustrating, and frightening. Add an 18-wheeler to the mix, and things get even scarier. While car accidents and truck accidents go through similar processes, the nature of the crash and liability afterward can be quite different.
First and foremost, truck accidents usually cause much greater harm than car accidents due to the size and weight of most trucks. An 80,000-pound semi-truck making contact with a 3,000-pound car at a high speed can result in serious damage and injury for the car’s passengers. There are also certain types of accidents that are unique to trucks, like underride crashes, and they are particularly brutal.
One too many: DUI law results in hard time for chronic offenders-Daily Sentinel
Johnathon Miller had four times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood when he slammed the car he shouldn’t have been driving into an 83-year-old man at Grand Junction Regional Airport in May and fled the scene.
The 33-year-old, who had multiple drunk-driving offenses on his record, was later found passed out behind the wheel more than four miles away. The elderly victim nearly died of his injuries. Miller pleaded guilty to felony vehicular assault and was sentenced to eight years in prison, according to prosecutor Jeremy Chaffin.
Checkpoints Targeting Hunters
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other law enforcement agencies are setting up checkpoints along I-70 to check hunters tags and licenses. However, law enforcement is also utilizing these checks for DUI drivers, and to find evidence of poaching, party-hunting, and take over the limit violations.
Currently there are eight agencies that are participating in this type of check points, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Colorado State Patrol, Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office, US Fish and Wildlife Services, US Forest Services, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Tourism.
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When Dr. Water Becomes Mr. Ice