Television programs and movies can make court cases seem dramatic and unpredictable. But in reality, the only people who might commonly be surprised in the process of a trial is a jury. The prosecution and defense are generally prepared for the evidence that is to...
Month: February 2012
ACLU targets Denver over habit of wrongful arrests
What do Bradley Braxton and a Christina FourHorn of Colorado have in common? Well, among others in the area, they were wrongfully arrested. Their identities did not match those of the suspects that Denver authorities were really looking for. Braxton, a black man, was...
Enormous drug bust takes place in Denver
A week after what is being touted as one of the largest, if not the largest, ever drug bust in Denver, 97 people face criminal charges and 80 people have been arrested on allegations that they participated in a large-scale drug distribution ring in Denver. After the...
Local government official was not cited for DUI after traffic stop
Being a high-profile person comes with some benefits, but it has its downfalls as well. Being the target in a traffic stop can be stressful enough without the entire community having to hear about it. Colorado Rep. Laura Bradford and her family have lived with that...
Country singer avoids jail in domestic violence case
Whenever charges are made that a couple has been involved in domestic violence, the facts can be difficult to determine. The difficulty is that, oftentimes, it is one person's word against the other.If there is no other evidence of an assault or abuse, it will be up...
Colorado man apologizes for a fatal car crash
If you have been accused of a crime, it is extremely important that you understand your rights. A criminal conviction can create serious consequences. For example, some penalties include lengthy jail time. In recent news, a local Colorado man was sentenced to 10 years...
Colorado marijuana dispensaries face federal crackdowns
Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries are facing a challenge from federal authorities to shut down or face criminal charges, despite state laws that allow the outlets. The U.S. stand is that these dispensaries present a danger to school children, even though...