As we approach the halfway point of the year, law enforcement officials often like to take a look back to see if they can spot any trends that are currently happening throughout the state. If there are certain crimes that seem to be on the rise, changes can be made to...
Month: June 2012
Deadly traffic violation leads to stricter law in Colorado
Traffic accidents happen all of the time in Colorado. They can lead to injuries, traffic citations and even more serious criminal allegations against drivers. In the case of a recent hit-and-run in Denver, a fatal accident inspired the creation of a new, harsher...
False rape claim doesn’t end man’s NFL dream, part 2
In the last post, we left off with a teenager who was accused of sexual assault years ago and decided to plead no contest to the charge. It wasn't an admission of guilt to plead that way; rather, it was a way to avoid more time in prison should the defendant be found...
Summer Months Lead to Increase in Teen Drinking and Driving
As the end of the school year approaches, many teens will be making plans for their summer. More and more teens will be behind the wheel, heading to a friend's house, to a summer job or maybe a graduation party. While teens may feel like this is an extremely busy time...
False rape claim doesn’t end man’s NFL dream, part 1
The criminal justice system doesn't always work the way that people think it should. Sometimes, the wrong people are accused of a crime. Sometimes those wrong people are put in jail. But the wrong people can be vindicated with the persistence of advocates for justice...