When driving, either in or outside of the city, do you always know the speed limit? Think about a time when you've seen a police officer on the side of the road. Did you slow down because you were certain you were speeding? Did you slow down just in case because you...
Month: February 2011
Katie’s Law “meets expectations,” but does it violate rights?
In previous posts, we have discussed the state's implementation of a new law, Katie's Law. The new legislation is named after a murder victim and seeks to identify suspects in Colorado criminal cases. While the law has been backed by many in the state who see it as a...
Colorado medical marijuana proposal disappoints some
Some Colorado medical marijuana patients, caregivers and dispensaries who were hoping for drastic industry-friendly changes from House Bill 1043 are likely somewhat disappointed. It was just a proposal, meaning it was vulnerable to necessary negotiations that needed...
Colorado DUI might get even more expensive
A drunk driving charge might soon get more expensive in the state. Colorado legislators are considering a measure that would allow the victims of Colorado DUI accidents and their families to recover more money from drunk drivers found guilty of the already costly...
Mom charged with sex assault on child unable to visit her kids
On Jan. 28, we published a post about a current Colorado case involving a high school educator and a student from her place of work. Police report that they found the 31-year-old woman with a 16-year-old student in a car, both of them naked, and she had allegedly...
Colorado school calls student’s prescribed use of THC ‘possession’
As a parent, it's never easy to see your child struggling with illness or pain. You want to be able to fix it so your son or daughter can live a relatively normal and healthy life. For one Colorado family, the only way their teen can live such a life is with the help...
Social worker testifies in Denver child abuse case
"They acted like they were having fun together," said a Denver social worker while taking the stand this week. She's involved in the Colorado domestic violence case involving an adoptive father and his 13-year-old adopted son. The Gazette reported on the testimony...
Man charged with unique Colorado traffic violation
When we are pulled over by a police officer, we generally assume that the officer is, in fact, a legit law enforcement officer. A recent story from The Gazette makes us second guess that perhaps dangerous assumption. A Colorado soldier was arrested and charged with a...