Colorado has seen a dramatic rise in anger and venom towards those accused of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) over the course of 2009. The Denver Post and some cooperating District Attorneys offices throughout the state have been working hard to bring tougher DUI...
Year: 2009
Sealing Your Record
As more and more people continue to search for new jobs in this strained economy the need to get that old criminal charge removed from your record becomes extremely important. We are frequently asked by our clients, "there is an old charge on my record from 10 years...
Crimes of Violence
If you have been charged with a specialized offense called a "crime of violence" there is a very real risk you may go to prison. A crime of violence charge (not to be confused with a violent crime) is any one of the following offenses: murder, ANY crime against an...
Is Domestic Violence the new Sex Assault?
Sex Assault is a crime in Colorado that can often times lead to lifelong supervision and stigma. If the new regulations being proposed for Domestic Violence treatment and supervision are passed, Sex Assault will have company. As the law stands right now, anyone...
Child Abuse in Colorado, changes in the criminal system
A mom stops by a pharmacy and runs in to get her prescription. She doesn't want to get her child out of the safety seat and get the stroller since she'll be back in 3 minutes. Two parents are arguing loudly in their home in front of their child when a neighbor decides...
Did you know?
Colorado still has some unusual crimes on the books that carry extreme penalties for the conduct they are addressing. For example, Colorado Revised Statute 18-9-115 makes it a Class 3 Felony to "Endanger Public Transportation". What exactly is endangering public...
What is the rape shield law?
It's found under Colorado Revised Statute 18-3-407. What the rape shield law means is that, if a criminal defendant is charged with sexual assault, the defense can't bring up the victim's sexual history during the trial. The point of this law is to prevent putting the...
It may be that you were enjoying a Friday night or testing the limits of your new car.
Maybe you lend your family car to your teenager for the an evening of fun. The fact is that the City and County of Denver has a lot of power beyond just what may happen in the criminal courts if you are accused of certain crimes that occur in the car. For example, if...
NEW ROADSIDE TEST REARS ITS HEAD
This new device is similar to a preliminary breath test given to those suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. However, this device is specifically designed to test for drugs in the system of drivers suspected of driving under the influence of drugs....
It is important to keep up to date on changes in the law.
For example, it's been the law in Colorado that if you have a felony drug conviction, including a felony deferred sentence to a drug charge that is reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, then your driver's license is suspended. This, of course, makes it very...