Ask a Lawyer with Steve Sleeper

Steve Sleeper

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  1. Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney Sarah Schielke in Loveland CO

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    Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney Sarah Schielke in Loveland CO

    🎙️ Episode Summary Steve Sleeper speaks with attorney Sarah Schelke, a DUI defense and civil rights lawyer, about how DUI enforcement in Colorado often intersects with constitutional rights—and where it can go wrong. ________________________________________ ⚖️ Key Themes ● DUI & Civil Rights Overlap: Schelke explains how DUI cases frequently involve potential violations of the Fourth Amendment, particularly around unreasonable searches and arrests without probable cause. ● Policing Concerns: She highlights a troubling trend of DUI enforcement being driven by incentives—what she describes as “monetized” or “gamified” policing. ● Questionable Testing Methods: Field sobriety tests are criticized as unreliable, while blood tests can detect substances unrelated to impairment, complicating prosecutions. ● Know Your Rights: In Colorado, roadside tests are voluntary. Schelke’s rule of thumb: “If it’s on the side of the road, the answer is no.” ________________________________________ 🚓 Notable Insights ● Even sober individuals can be wrongfully arrested based on weak or subjective evidence ● Marijuana DUI laws rely on thresholds not supported by strong science ● Body cam loopholes (muting, missing footage) can limit accountability ● Early legal strategy often focuses on challenging the legality of the stop itself ________________________________________ 💰 Civil Rights Impact Schelke shares examples of wrongful DUI cases resulting in significant settlements, emphasizing the real-life consequences of flawed arrests and the importance of holding law enforcement accountable. ________________________________________

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Ask a Lawyer‘s value for attorneys is the authority signals it sends to Google and it’s good PR. Many attorneys have embedded the episode in their bio, which carries more authority with potential clients and search engines. Google also likes seeing your name on the multiple podcast platforms we’re on. Sharing it on Facebook and your Google Business Profile garners engagement and listens, which are great Google signals. Some attorneys sent out press releases about their guest appearance on a national podcast, which creates more online authority and quality backlinks.