The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in conjunction with the Colorado State Patrol, recently announced that their Halloween "Heat Is On" campaign will be in effect this week. The latest DUI enforcement initiative is take on the American Automobile...
Month: October 2012
Federal drug trafficking and conspiracy charges pursued
An alleged conspiracy to distribute drugs has resulted in the arrest of a number of individuals - including some from Colorado. Presumably since the drugs traveled across state or even national borders, at least 15 of these individuals are facing federal indictments...
Sexual assault and college campuses
There is controversy as to whether a large number of false rape claims are being made on many college campuses. One non-profit group claims this is increasingly occurring in a number of colleges (presumably including colleges in the Colorado area as well).It has been...
Domestic violence charges dropped against deputy sheriff
Possibly the most difficult area of law revolves around accusations of domestic violence and abuse. It's impossible to condone domestic violence, but at the same time individuals accused of such behavior are entitled to a defense.Where in civil cases the burden of...
High Court to Hear Missouri Blood Draw Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up the issue of whether police officers must obtain a search warrant before forcibly taking blood samples from a drunk driving suspect. Legal analysts believe that the case will shape privacy rights for drivers across America. The case...
Denver police now subject to same traffic rules as everyone else
Whether it concerns criminal law, traffic law, or administrative fines, the legal system becomes unjust if such penalties are not handed out evenly. There have been many complaints in Denver of police officers running traffic lights while on routine duty and then...
Should suspected drunk drivers be made to submit to blood tests?
The United States Supreme Court will soon address whether someone pulled over by a law enforcement officer must submit to a blood test before that officer can obtain a warrant. This decision will affect DUI law in all vicinities - including Denver.This case came about...
Prank Lands Colorado Springs High School Student in Trouble
A Colorado Springs high school student could be facing criminal charges after allegedly pulling a prank in the school cafeteria. According to a KDOR-13.com report, police cited the student with reckless endangerment and interference with staff, faculty or students of...
Prank Lands Colorado Springs High School Student in Trouble
A Colorado Springs high school student could be facing criminal charges after allegedly pulling a prank in the school cafeteria. According to a KDOR-13.com report, police cited the student with reckless endangerment and interference with staff, faculty or students of...
Stigma of sexual assault continues after charges dismissed
A Colorado real estate broker had four sexual assault charges dismissed against him more than a year ago, but this individual continues to fight to have the arrest and court records made confidential. The attention that comes along with being considered a "sex...