Lawyer Q&A: Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan.

Bankruptcy is also a legal status of a person that cannot repay the debts it owes to its creditors. In most jurisdictions, bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor. Here is a recent Lawyer Q&A that I participated in. For more information about bankruptcy call the Law Office Of Paul Stuber in Boulder Colorado at (303) 442-6448.

Question: If I filed for bankruptcy and later got served a summons for court over a debt I had listed on the bankruptcy petition is there anything I can do?

Paul Stuber: It is important to let them know about the bankruptcy right away. Sometimes the contact that was in the petition does not get it to the collection attorney right away. As soon as they know about the bankruptcy they must stop the collections effort under Federal Law. It doesn’t hurt to remind them of that fact and they should let you alone. If you have an attorney make sure the collection attorney is given your attorney’s name and number. If they continue they are in violation of the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Federal Law.

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How To Find A Great Attorney In Boulder, Colorado

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Here are 5 helpful tips from The Law Office Of Paul Stuber on how to find a great attorney. Click on the video above for a video featuring Paul Stuber on how to find a great attorney.

1.    Find their reputation 

 2.    Get to know the attorney

 3.    Communicate your needs clearly 

 4.    Find out their past experience 

 5.    Find out their area of expertise 

If you are looking for an experienced attorney in the Boulder, Colorado area let The Law Office Of Paul Stuber help! Here you will receive personal attention, and you can feel confident that you are also getting the appropriate attention. Flexible payment schedules available, call (303) 442-6448 for a free consultation!

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Experienced Attorney Services In Boulder, Colorado

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Looking for an experienced attorney in Colorado? I am located in Boulder, Colorado, and I have been specializing in Colorado law since 1983. There are three main areas of Law in which I practice:

My office is just off of 28th Street and Violet Avenue in Boulder. Take 28th Street (36) north in Boulder about 1 mile north of Iris Avenue (Safeway), past Jay Road and turn Left on Violet Avenue, then take the next left on 23rd Street, and the next left on Vineyard Place. The office is there at the intersection on the right. It is a home with an office on the side. I have an American flag out front and the office entrance is on the east side under a red canopy. The waiting room is open.

I will be posting more information on these areas for you here in this blog or at my website.Also, feel free to check out my Facebook page, or follow me on Twitter for more updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 303.442.6448 or send me an email [email protected]. My goal is to provide personal service. I would love to hear from you!

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Marijuana & Driving Laws

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Many cases of DUI after using marijuana have been arising in Colorado. Over the past few months we have witnessed many monumental changes in marijuana laws in the State Of Colorado.  I often get asked how much marijuana you can have in your possession, and if you are able to drive after you use marijuana. Here is the latest in a series of Lawyer Q&A regarding marijuana and driving laws.

Q: What are the laws on driving with marijuana in your possession?

My answer: ”There is no specific law saying that you can’t have marijuana in your possession unless you are under 21 or if the quantity is too high. You can’t buy over an ounce and you can’t grow more than 6 plants. There are City laws also that can limit how much you can have. You are also not allowed to smoke in public.”

Another question which I touched on in an earlier blog post is “Are you allowed to drive if you use medical marijuana and are licensed by the state?” The answer is no. Just like other prescribed medications that can impair your ability to drive, if the level of marijuana in your system is too high, you may be convicted of a DUI.

My name is Paul Stuber and I have been practicing law in Boulder, Colorado for over 30 years. I specialize in DUI Defense, Estate Planning, and Bankruptcy cases. For a free consultation call me today at (303) 442-6448.

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Lawyer Q&A: Medical Marijuana

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Due to all of the new laws passed at the beginning of the year, several questions are presented to me on a daily basis. Here is another round of Lawyer Q&A, with this weeks topic on Marijuana and DUI laws. I have been practicing law in Boulder, Colorado for over 20 years and specialize in DUI defense.  Please contact me today if you are in need of DUI defense or any attorney services. I am here to help!

 Q: “Are you allowed to drive if you use medical marijuana and are licensed by the state?”

My answer:

There are many prescribed medications that will impair your ability to drive. Any of them, including medical marijuana, could cause you to be guilty of a DUI or DWAI. If you drive and your tested blood shows levels of the medication or THC from Marijuana then you may be impaired and may be convicted. It is a very serious business and the police are cracking down on Medical Marijuana and driving.

 If you have any questions regarding marijuana laws, don’t hesitate to call me today at (303) 442-6448!

 

 

Marijuana Laws

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Q: “Since laws have passed in Colorado legalizing recreational marijuana use, is it OK to smoke and drive?”

 A: The laws that govern smoking and driving are the same as the laws for drinking and driving. For those over 21, drinking alcohol and smoking pot may be legal, but when their use impairs or puts a driver under the influence it is a crime. There are ways of measuring the THC content of your blood. If there are active THC markers in your blood there is a good chance that your ability could be considered impaired. Right now with even a couple of nanograms you are believed to be impaired and over 5ng and they consider it to be under the influence. The District Attorney has expert witnesses that would testify to that relationship in court.

So just like drinking, one must wait until the marijuana has left your system before you operate a motor vehicle. The time that the effects of marijuana wear off vary between people just as alcohol does. It is best not to take chances and wait until it wears off. The police are trained to spot the effects and will not hesitate to write the ticket. If you do get a ticket, take it seriously. The blood tests can show THC levels for many days but not the active THC levels. Those wear off much more quickly and are what will cause impairment.

I have been practicing in Boulder and surrounding areas since 1983 and followed each year with the changes with the DMV and the County Court. I want you to feel confident that your rights are protected and that someone will guide you through the maze that is our justice system.

Please give me a call (303) 442-6448 for a free consultation so I can talk with you about your unique situation and give you the advice to help make the best of a difficult situation. I will let you know what actions you should take now to make the penalty phase turn out best for you. For any more information on DUI defense or marijuana laws, please visit my website.

 

Attorney Paul Stuber Blog

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Make sure to check out the newly re-designed WordPress blog for The Law Office Of Paul Stuber!

 If you live in Boulder or surrounding areas and need an attorney in areas that include Trust and Estate Planning, DUI Defense, and Bankruptcy give The Law Offices Of Paul Stuber a call today. I have been practicing law in Colorado since 1983.

Check back to my blog weekly for more information on all of these areas. I will be posting more information on these areas for you here or at my website. Also, feel free to check out my Facebook page, or follow me on Twitter for more updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at (303) 442-6448 or send me an email to [email protected]. My goal is to provide personal service. I would love to hear from you!

 

Holiday DUI Checkpoints In Colorado

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There is an increase in DUI related traffic stops around the holiday season in Colorado and around the country, so be on the lookout for nationwide DUI crackdowns this holiday season. In last weeks blog post, I touched on a nationwide effort to minimize the amount of intoxicated motorists. Colorado DUI penalties are some of the highest in the country, so make sure to use caution when operating a motor vehicle this holiday season!

Police plan to hold DUI/drivers license checkpoints at undisclosed locations in Colorado between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Police have also planned for other checkpoints throughout the month. In addition to DUI/drivers license checkpoints, you will also see the PD making lots of traffic stops during this highly visible enforcement period.

“If we suspect anyone is driving while under the influence, officers will show zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving.”

For questions regarding DUI defense please call The Law Office Of Paul Stuber today at (303) 442-6448. I have been practicing law in Boulder, Colorado and surrounding communities since 1983 and I am here to help you with personal service that matters! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and keep our roads safe!

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Holiday DUI Checkpoints

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In an effort to keep the roads safe for holiday travelers in Colorado, the Boulder and Denver Police Department is cracking down on drunk drivers this season as part of a statewide DUI prevention.

Police plan to hold DUI/drivers license checkpoints at undisclosed locations in Colorado between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Police have also planned for other checkpoints throughout the month. In addition to DUI/drivers license checkpoints, you will also see the PD making lots of traffic stops during this highly visible enforcement period.

“If we suspect anyone is driving while under the influence, officers will show zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving.”

For questions regarding DUI defense please call The Law Office Of Paul Stuber today at (303) 442-6448. I have been practicing law in Boulder, Colorado and surrounding communities since 1983 and I am here to help you with personal service that matters! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

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Driving While Your License Is Suspended

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Here is a Q&A that I participated in, with the topic being driving without a license after a DUI. If you are in Colorado and need proper DUI defense, call The Law Office Of Paul Stuber at (303) 442-6448 today.

Q: What’s the penalty if you’re driving under a revoked or suspended license after you have been charged with a DUI, and you’ve been pulled over? What will happen?

Paul Stuber: Well, there’s jail
time for driving under
revocation. It’s
 mandatory if the driver
has been driving under
revocation based on an
alcohol conviction. There’s an additional one-year of suspension that’s tacked on to whatever your suspension is right now with the DMV, so it’s pretty serious.

For more information on DUI defense visit my website or call me today. I have been practicing law in Colorado for over 30 years and I am here to provide you with reliable, personal service.

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