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...
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...
Can I get a DUI if I wasn’t actually driving?
You've gone out to the bar or to a friend's house and have had a few drinks. You decide to call it a night and as you're driving home you realize you're more impaired than you think. You believe that the responsible thing to do is to pull over and sleep it off. You're...
The fundamentals of a Colorado criminal mischief charge
Smashing a car window out of anger. Defacing a business by spraying graffiti across its entrance. Starting a fire that destroys a homeowner’s property. Slashing the tires of a municipal or school bus.As varied as all those acts are, isn’t there something fundamentally...
