Most adults, and certainly defense attorneys who routinely protect the legal rights of juveniles in criminal law matters, remember what it was like to be young.It was, in a word, challenging. It was also a time of optimism, exuberance, friendship forging and creating...
Drivers can’t run stop signs, but soon cyclists may be allowed to
A few months ago, we told you about a proposed Colorado law that would, if passed and signed by the Governor, allow cities and counties to enact ordinances allowing bicyclists to roll through stop signs and ride through red lights.Well, it looks like the legislature...
The hidden costs of a DUI conviction in Colorado
Depending on the circumstances, the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) can be quite severe in Colorado, including possible jail time, license revocation, community service, probation and a large fine, just to name a few.But, if you think the fine is the...
Opponents of civil asset forfeiture many, sharply critical
It is not hard to see why there is a broad and bipartisan critique nationally of the practice called civil asset forfeiture. A quick and simple example readily explains why.To wit: Many people across the country have had their assets seized by criminal law authorities...
What can happen if you don’t stop after a car accident?
If you are ever involved in a motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle is damaged or someone is injured or killed, it is important to know that Colorado law requires you to immediately stop at, or return to, the scene of the accident.If you fail to do so, prosecutors...
Colorado’s brain injury testing revealing for justice system
A recent Denver Post article’s reference to “poor judgment, impulsiveness, lack of inhibitions, short temper and inability to solve problems” might reasonably link in many people’s minds to descriptors of individuals embroiled in the criminal justice system.It is in...
Colorado law enforcement has started 5-week DUI crackdown
Spring may be here, but before you go out and celebrate the end of another long winter with a few drinks, be advised that police are going to be out in full force the next several weeks.In fact, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State...
If adults have problems with Miranda rights, what about kids?
The so-called “Miranda Rights” that law enforcers are legally obliged to timely explain to criminal suspects in custody certainly have a critically important purpose. Most essentially, of course, they inform affected individuals of their right to not speak with...
How many marijuana plants are legal under CO law?
When Colorado legalized recreational marijuana use under state law, many people started growing their own plants -- although there were legal restrictions as to how many marijuana plants each person could have. For instance, Colorado law typically allowed each person...
How busy will Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper get with pardons?
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's office announced the issuance of pardons to 17 criminally convicted offenders last week.A central question being presently entertained by many commentators on the justice system is this: How many more pardons might be in the works...
