Taking away a person's driving privileges might not be as severe as sending him to prison, but the legal consequence is still significant. Most people don't drive so they can just cruise and enjoy the road; they need to get someplace or transport someone to a...
Month: June 2012
Officials Targeting Those Boating while Intoxicated
The summer offers many Colorado residents an opportunity to experience the great outdoors. Whether heading out on the water for a day of fishing or simply taking some time to relax, boating can be a great way to spend some time away from the city.Occasionally, some...
Father who killed supposed child molester charged with no crime
Earlier this month, we shared a post about an out-of-state case that was being investigated as a homicide. The case is no longer being investigated, and the father at the center of it escaped criminal charges.It's the controversial story of the father who claims that...
Colorado mom acquitted of criminal charges after fatal car crash
Life is unpredictable. The sooner a person can learn that lesson the better. We can't always know or plan how things will go. If so, we would all plan to be 100 percent healthy and never cause an accident. In reality, most of us won't escape this life without becoming...
Lab Mistakes Costing Colorado DUI Defendants
Being accused of a DUI can be an extremely confusing time for many people. When police stop motorists, the drivers may be scared and not know what to expect. They trust that the law enforcement officers are following protocol, and will not arrest the drivers unless...
Legal medical marijuana doesn’t increase risk of pot use among teens
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding drug use, crime and marijuana in particular in this country. The legalization of medical marijuana is a political issue and, therefore, the matter can become all foggy with conflicting points. But a recent study suggests...
Challenges against DUI blood tests persist, in pursuit of justice
Drunk driving is a serious offense, and Colorado's criminal justice system treats it as such. That reality can be scary when one understands the unreliability of the sobriety tests that the system depends on to charge and convict people of drunk driving in Colorado....
DUI Accident Leads to Severe Penalties for Colorado Woman
Anyone facing a DUI charge knows that the situation is serious. Often, it is the first time that people may have had to deal with the police, and they are unsure what to do next. They do not know what is going to happen, and may try to get their case over as soon as...
Should father be charged for punishing alleged child molester?
Sometimes, an incident or criminal law matter comes up that is not directly tied to the state of Colorado but is still worth thinking about. Sex assault on a child is a crime that is taken seriously throughout the country and within the state. But it is up to the...
Colorado law to send ‘bath salt’ users and traders down the drain
Laws in Colorado must change with the times in order to reflect the changes that occur from year to year. New technologies develop, and new chemicals are thrown together to create a source of a high for people. A new Colorado drug law is now in effect that is a move...