Castle Rock DUI Attorney | Are Roadside Tests Appropriate for Determining if Someone is Driving Under the Influence of Drugs?

Are roadside tests and blood tests appropriate for determining impairment when it comes to drugs like marijuana?

When a Castle Rock Police Officer or Douglas County Sheriff Deputy suspects someone of Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Ability Impaired, they will often request the person to complete voluntary roadside tests. These roadsides may include: Romberg Test (a balance test) Walk and turn Reciting the alphabet backwards Standing on one leg Horizontal […]

Douglas County Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney | Officer Convicted of DUI and Prohibited Use of a Weapon 

Combining alcohol and guns can result in the criminal charge of Prohibited Use of Weapons in Castle Rock and Douglas County. An Arapahoe County Sheriff deputy was recently convicted of this Prohibited Use of a Weapon and Driving Under the Influence for consuming alcohol while on duty. According to the report, fellow officers reported their suspicions that the deputy […]