Teens who get behind the wheel and drive drunk are taking a very dangerous risk. They risk getting into an accident that could harm them, their passengers or other drivers on the road. Even if nothing happens, a traffic stop could lead to penalties from the police;...
Month: August 2016
Home growers face tough restrictions in some Colorado cities
Colorado has made many progressive legislative moves to place it at the forefront of marijuana legalization. However, while many pro-marijuana advocates throughout the country have hailed the state for legalizing the recreational use of the controversial substance,...
Working to minimize the effects of an underage DUI
A person who hasn't reached the legal age to consume alcohol might decide to try drinking anyway. That can open the doors for a host of legal issues. Some of these issues, such as having criminal convictions, can come back to haunt these young people later in life....
Man pleads to felony DUI, receives probation
A man from Aurora has received a surprising sentencing. The man, who pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, had five prior DUI convictions going into the sentencing hearing for his sixth. Despite this record, he was given only probation.Although the...
What is vehicular manslaughter or homicide?
If you've been suffering because of the loss of a loved one after a car accident, you may be wondering what the law will do to protect others and to punish the persons who caused your family member's death. One thing the law may do is classify the case as a vehicular...
Drunk driving cases are sometimes interesting
Facing a drunk driving charge doesn't mean that you should resign yourself to have to face harsh penalties. In fact, it is possible that your defense strategy might be able to get you out of having to spend time in prison. One Colorado man facing a sixth charge for...
Man faces strange domestic violence charges
A young man is facing some peculiar charges in the wake of an alleged incident involving domestic assault to both a human and a kitten. The 19-year old man was accused of strangling and assaulting his girlfriend after she attempted to intervene while he was allegedly...
Medical and recreational marijuana licensing in Colorado
Drug offenses in Colorado are slightly different than some states because of the legalization of marijuana. Despite it being legal, there are still times when a person can be charged with a crime for possessing or selling marijuana. Here are some quick facts about...
Fight back against traffic violations
Any traffic ticket is something that has the chance to greatly impact your finances. In some cases, you might be prepared for the initial impact of the ticket, which would be the fine that comes along with it. What you might not realize is that the financial impact of...
What impact has Colorado’s felony DUI law had so far?
People who follow changes in Colorado’s criminal law closely know that the state introduced a felony drinking and driving law last summer. The Coloradoan has an update on the effects of the law, which made prison time for DUI a possibility for the first time.The story...