It is stressful to see the flashing lights of a police car in your rear-view mirror, and it is natural to have questions as you pull to the shoulder of the road. Are you in trouble? Do the police have a reason to stop you? Will the police arrest you? In these...
Month: July 2020
What is the true cost of a DUI in Colorado?
Even one drunk driving mistake can result in a variety of consequences. If a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction affects your driving privileges, it can limit your ability to keep up with your daily responsibilities, like driving to work, picking your kids up...
3 officers jobless after posing for photos at McClain memorial
Last summer, Elijah McClain was stopped by police in Aurora as he walked home from a convenience store. At some point, he was placed in a chokehold and sedated. He subsequently died. The three officers involved in the encounter were cleared of wrongdoing following an...
Colorado looking at stiff fines for mental health violations
Colorado could be facing millions of dollars in fines for people charged with a crime who are stuck in jail while waiting for mental health services. The state is likely to hit the $10 million maximum set by a federally enforced civil agreement.The ongoing pandemic is...
The ongoing pandemic is presenting challenges for courtrooms
Few of us could have predicted the impact that the ongoing pandemic would have on every aspect of our lives. From stay-at-home orders to virtual offices and the wearing of masks to go out in public, we are confronted with seemingly new challenges every day.The legal...
The Fourth Amendment and GPS Surveillance
What were you doing a year ago today at 3 pm? Where did you go Saturday after dinner? If you're like most people, you have no idea how to answer this question. You could have been anywhere, doing any number of things, with any number of people. Why would anyone need...
Are You Following Colorado’s New Child Passenger Safety Law?
Based on 2008 data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates motor vehicle injuries as the number one cause of death in American children three to 14 years old. In Colorado, over half of the children who died in traffic accidents from 2006 to...
Legal marijuana may create problems for police dogs
When Colorado voters approved the legal use of marijuana, it was sure to have a major impact on law enforcement. Police officers would have to learn the new rules that would be put in place. Individuals that followed these rules could not be arrested for committing...
U.S. Supreme Court allows young offenders serving life chance for parole
Based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, juveniles who were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole may now be considered for parole. It can be said that due to their maturity levels, and other factors, teens often do not understand the consequences of...
Recent DUI law changes lead to inconsistent sentencing
In 2015, Colorado changed its DUI laws to make multiple DUI offenses a felony. As ABC 7 News reported at the time, the new law meant that those charged with their fourth DUI would automatically be charged with a felony and face up to six years in prison. Previously,...