In the past, we have discussed sex offender laws and how they severely limit the freedoms of convicted offenders. The severity of supposed crimes varies but the registry can still mean significant life-changing rules for a person. And if having to register as a sex...
Year: 2011
Japan’s drug laws ensnare a Colorado student in their trap
Studying abroad is a college opportunity that people either take advantage of or often regret not having experienced. One brave 25-year-old Colorado School of Mines student took the adventurous step of traveling to Japan. His plan was to challenge himself in a new...
Denver red-light cameras: Crossing the line?
We have discussed controversial red-light cameras on this criminal defense blog before. In fact, just last month, we posted a piece stating that Colorado Springs has put an end to its use of the cameras because they've found that citing people for alleged red-light...
Halloween weekend a scary time for those arrested for DUI
It seems to many of us that over the past several years, Halloween has become more than a children's holiday. In workplaces and at parties, more and more adults have begun to indulge in dressing up - sometimes in a rather risqué costume - and socializing.While most of...
Former college football coach suspected of sexual assault
A former college football coach was recently charged with sexual assault of a child, allegedly involving eight boys in different incidents during a 15-year-period.According to the allegations, a graduate assistant at the school says he saw the coach assault one of the...
Colorado man reaches plea agreement after cocaine bust
Sometimes a drug arrest can almost appear to be out of nowhere. A phone call is made to someone, who turns out to be a known drug dealer being watched by law enforcement, and before anyone knows what happened, federal agents are involved, and people are facing...
Man accused of sexual assault by University of Colorado police
A 29-year-old was recently arrested by the University of Colorado Boulder police on suspicion of committing a sex crime. His arrest came right before officials were going to issue a safety alert related to the sexual assault that supposedly happened at Williams...
Denver child faces marijuana charge for brownie?
There is no doubt that kids can find themselves in all kinds of trouble. It's always been that way. Kids are curious. They don't have the maturity or life experience to understand consequences of what they do. That's why the legal system doesn't hold them accountable...
Domestic violence claim keeps Colorado player off football field
There are certain accusations in life that have more significant negative effects on a person's reputation and overall life. A highly-regarded football player for Colorado State University is living the reality of that point currently. He's being accused of domestic...
Colorado ‘sexting’ allegation escalates to sexual assault charge
For the most part, we see technology as making our lives easier and more entertaining. But we consistently see, too, how technology can land a person in trouble with the law. In particular, you have probably heard stories about "sexting." Despite the relatively cutesy...