Youths who are involved in illegal activities, such as underage drinking and driving, often have risk factors that tip the tables of likelihood toward delinquent behaviors. On the other side of the matter are the protective factors that can help the juvenile to stay...
Month: June 2016
Strong defense tactics needed when charged with drug possession
Drug possession charges in the Denver area can range from minor to severe, depending upon the type and amount of drug in possession. Unfortunately, many Colorado residents do not tend to worry about the possible consequences of possessing drugs, especially after the...
Is manufacturing or cultivating drugs a federal or state crime?
Manufacturing or cultivating illegal drugs is a federal and state crime in most cases, except for a few exceptions in the case of marijuana legality. In criminal law, an individual who is involved in any aspect of illicit drug production can be accused of a crime,...
Defense possibilities for sexual assault charges
You have to consider all defense possibilities if you are facing a sexual assault charge. These charges are very serious charges that often have very intimate details. That can make it difficult to separate your emotions from the case, but doing so is crucial if you...
Is drugged driving a big problem in Colorado?
In the eyes of the defendants charged with DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) and the police personnel who must enforce the law, it would indeed seem to be a big problem. The new, more lenient laws governing marijuana, for instance, have muddied the works for...
Man charged for drunk driving, injuring 2 in convention center
Drunk driving and other traffic violations can get you into deep trouble with the law, particularly if you cause injuries to others. When you choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, you're making a personal choice to put yourself and others in harm's way....
Some felony convictions can affect your ability to get assistance
Felony convictions can sometimes affect your ability to collect government assistance that can sometimes help you get on your feet when you get out of prison or try to start your new life. This sad situation is one that can have a huge negative impact on a person who...
Teen charged with driving under the influence of marijuana
Not all collisions are straightforward; mistakes can be made, but when drugs could have been involved, the facts can start to be skewed. For instance, if you smoke marijuana, which is legal in Colorado for those over 18, the drug stays in your system much longer than...
In Colorado how serious is vehicular homicide due to DUI?
Any kind of criminal charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is serious. However, when a person's actions behind the wheel result in the death of another person, it becomes a much more serious incident. This is true not just in Colorado but...
Can drivers under 21 consume a little alcohol and drive?
The temptation to consume alcohol before a person turns 21 years old is considerable. Peer pressure and the desire to appear cool are sometimes the factors that encourage people who aren't yet old enough to drink alcohol legally to consume the forbidden beverages. The...