Criminal Defense
Difficulties in Policing Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
June 28,2018
As marijuana becomes legalized around the United States, more studies are being devoted to the tracking of driving under the influence of drugs cases. Several studies have been recently featured in correlation to Aspen DUI’s, Glenwood DUI’s, and Vail DUI’s. It was also recently found that Colorado ski resort towns lead Colorado in DUI arrest […]
Sexual Assault Allegations During the #Metoo Movement
June 09,2018
The Bill Cosby trials mark an unquestionable shift in the legal landscape for sexual assaults. He is the first celebrity to actually be convicted since the rise of the #metoo movement. The jury’s decision to convict Mr. Cosby on 3 counts of aggravated sexual assault against one victim, Andrea Constand, was a message that even […]
What you Need to Know about Protection Orders
March 02,2018
The press took a recent interest in protection orders when facts came to light regarding allegations of abuse against White House aide, Rob Porter. Though vehemently denying allegations made by his former wives, a copy of a Virginia protection order filled out by Jennifer Willoughby tends to suggest otherwise. In her statement, Ms. Willoughby claims […]
District Attorney Reduces Criminal Charges Against Basalt Client
February 09,2018
Aspen attorney Ryan Kalamaya was quoted in both the Aspen Times and Aspen Daily News today in connection with the firm’s criminal defense of a Basalt client. A day before Ryan and associate attorney Georgina Melbye were set to appear for a preliminary hearing in front of Judge Seldin, the DA significantly reduced the charges. […]
Tesla Driver Arrested for DUI when Car on ‘Autopilot’
January 26,2018
A Tesla driver in San Francisco apparently conflated “autopilot” with “self-driving” last Saturday evening. He was passed out on the Bay Bridge with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit and held up traffic at 5:30. When he was awoken, he told the California Highway Patrol officer that the Tesla was “on […]
Increased DUI Enforcement over Labor Day Weekend
August 29,2017
The heat is on this weekend – and we’re not just talking about the weather. Colorado State Patrol and local agencies will increase their DUI enforcement efforts as part of The Heat is On campaign. Last Labor Day weekend saw the most impaired driving-related fatalities in nine years. 974 impaired drivers were cited during the […]
Ryan & Amy Again Named Super Lawyers Rising Stars
March 14,2016
Partners Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha have been selected to the 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This is Ms. Goscha’s fourth consecutive Rising Stars selection. This is […]
DUIs & Your Driver’s License According to the Colorado DMV
February 01,2016
If your blood or breath alcohol content was between .08 and .15 within two hours after you were driving and it is your first offense, you will be subject to a revocation of your driving privilege. There are different revocation conditions for second offense, you refused a chemical test or your BAC was .150 or […]
New Felony DUI Law Now In Effect
August 07,2015
Next time you think about driving home after enjoying drinks at your favorite Aspen restaurant, consider calling a cab or taking the bus. Drivers in Colorado could now be subject to significant consequences with the new felony DUI law going into effect. On June 1, Governor Hickenlooper signed the new DUI bill into law. It […]
What You Should NEVER Do if Arrested
June 19,2015
Following up an earlier post about what you should do if arrested, the below is a list of things that you should never, ever do if you’re arrested. Do not speak— with anyone. Do not say anything about the incident to the police or cellmates. The police will often put an informant in the cell […]