That incense your child has been burning over the past year might have more to it than what meets the eye. There has been a new product on the market recently that's been sold as "herbal incense," but the product has been used by some consumers as more of a drug...
Month: November 2010
Federal Drug Crime Sentencing Guidelines Changed This Month
The way Colorado defendants charged with federal drug crimes are sentenced is changing. Last summer, Congress passed the Fair Sentencing Act into law. The act's primary purpose was to equalize punishment for crimes involving of crack cocaine with crimes involving...
Increased DUI Enforcement Over the Holidays
Each year, over 30,000 people in Colorado are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. With each holiday, we see a spike in DUI arrests. Thanksgiving may not be the first holiday people associate with DUI, but it is one of the busiest holidays of the year...
Crime Labs Must Improve to Support Sex Assault and Other Cases
With the intense popularity of the "Law and Order" series, we have all seen it. We have seen how the detectives wait for and rely upon crime lab employees' findings in order to move forward with a sexual assault, homicide or other type of case. While some of the drama...
Is New “App” a Trap? Phones Track Sex Offenders
Yes, sex crimes are serious, and the public has a right to protect itself from such violations. But when does protection cross the line and violate the rights of offenders who are trying to rebuild their lives after a sex assault conviction?Does a cell phone...
Denver Broncos Team Captain Arrested for Drunk Driving
Charges of driving under the influence can have serious consequences for anyone, but DUI charges can impact professional athletes in a unique way. Not only do these individuals face the same criminal consequences as everyone else, they can also face sanctions by their...
Defense: Insanity Led to Smart’s Abduction and Rape
The previous post covered the defense's recent failed attempt to have the Elizabeth Smart abduction and sexual assault case moved out of Utah. A Denver court of appeals rejected the request, and the trial therefore has resumed in Utah. Yesterday marked the second day...
Denver Court Rejects Request to Relocate Smart Abduction Trial
Elizabeth Smart. It's a name that most Americans who keep up with current events recognize. At the age of 14, Smart was taken from her home and kept in captivity by a couple for about nine months. The man allegedly responsible for the abduction and sex assault on a...
Colorado Homicide Proving Difficult to Solve
Over this past summer, we included posts about a Colorado couple who was suspected to be responsible for a young girl's homicide. Based on reports, the girl died after suffering child abuse on the part of her father, his girlfriend or both. Investigation into the case...
Change in Denver Marijuana Laws
Last week, the Denver City Council made a change to medical marijuana laws that everyone should know about. Laws regarding marijuana use in Colorado are in a state of flux, so in order to avoid facing drug charges residents must stay up-to-date on current events. The...