In our previous posts, we have discussed the impending DUI enforcement program "Heat is On Holiday Crackdown" in Colorado. The program is an offshoot of similar enforcement efforts taken by law enforcement during other holidays during the year.With December being...
Month: December 2012
Domestic assault charges dropped against official
A government official was charged regarding a domestic dispute situation, but the charges have since been dropped. The simple assault and harassment charges against the 33-year old man were dropped after the purported victim refused to testify at a preliminary...
Colorado traffic violations and the point system
When viewing the local police reports in Colorado localities, one is struck by the number of traffic offenses that individuals can be charged with. Not only might it be difficult for a driver to understand all of the possible ways that they can be charged, the...
Can drunk driving courts make roads safer?
Drunk driving prevention is a central theme in public safety advertisements during the holiday season, primarily because more lives are lost during the holidays to drunk driving accidents than other times of the year. While much will be said about the dangers of...
False allegations of serious crimes
A reporter recently has taken the media to task for rushing to judgment when reporting about serious crimes. He cites a number of recent instances where the suspect was either misidentified, or when facts surrounding the crime turned out to be untrue.This reporter was...
Aspen teacher’s career on the line after drug charges
For some people, even the hint of impropriety is enough to end their careers. These jobs typically are in the public eye or are in positions of influence. Teachers are prime examples of Coloradoans who are especially sensitive to bad press. Even when there is little...
Extreme BAC results questioned in official’s drunk-driving arrest
When police responded to a call about a woman with a flat tire in Los Angeles recently, they claim to have noticed signs that the 33-year-old driver was intoxicated, and she was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence. The police say she had a...
Denver police officer argues no DNA evidence supports rape charge
It doesn't matter who you are, if you are charged with a crime, there needs to be enough reliable evidence to convince a jury, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you committed the crime prosecutors are accusing you of. This holds true if you are an ordinary Denver...
Driving under the influence of marijuana still illegal in Colorado
While some residents celebrate Colorado State Amendment 64, Colorado law enforcement and government officials still raise some concerns. The amendment was passed by a majority vote during the most recent election and removed most of Colorado's legal penalties when it...
Two Boulder police officers charged with DUIs
All drivers on Colorado roads are required to follow the law when it comes to drinking and driving, even police officers. That is why it is a sad irony when police officers are actually arrested and charged with DUI.According to a DenverPost.com report, the Boulder...