New breathalyzer may be able to detect marijuana on breath

New breathalyzer may be able to detect marijuana on breath

Law enforcement currently detects THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, through a blood or urine test. This poses several problems when someone is pulled over for driving under the influence, however. THC dissolves in fat and remains in the body for long periods. Frequent users may feel perfectly normal yet test for a high amount of THC. In Colorado, this has led to significant debate over whether there is any measurement like blood alcohol concentration that can provide a guideline…

When Your Ex Refuses to Pay Child Support

Colorado family court considers all parents legally obligated to provide for their child financially. In addition to making child custody decisions in a manner that meets the standard of a child’s best interests, a parent’s obligation to pay child support is legally binding and enforceable. Once the court orders child support for divorced or non-married parents, the paying parent must remain current on their payments. If an ex-spouse falls significantly behind and refuses to pay their arrears, they have legal…

3 jobs with high rates of drowsy driving

When it comes to drowsy driving accidents, truckers are often most associated with it due to their long hours operating on the road. However, there are numerous jobs out there that present high risks of workers falling asleep behind the wheel. These types of positions operate at odd hours and go well beyond the average 40 hours per week. Recently, insurance comparison shopping website Insurify ranked the top ten occupations with the worst drivers. They made the ranking by accounting for…

How to manage work during a stressful divorce

Divorce is not something that just happens in a courtroom. It effects every aspect of your daily life and can negatively impact your career. In fact, work was probably a focal point of your marriage in many ways. You may have worked overtime to afford a family vacation or little extras at home. You most certainly shared your work-related successes and stresses with your estranged spouse. The last thing you need while going through divorce is to become bitter, angry…

Back child support and your passport

People often realize that failing to pay child support can lead to many different hardships in life, from those which are financial (tax refund interception, etc.) to being arrested. However, there are a number of other ways that back child support can derail your plans and turn your life on end. For example, you could be unable to obtain a passport if your unpaid child support exceeds a certain amount. It is important to be aware of the different ways…