Colorado was the first state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana use. Nevertheless, there are still rules. Those that break these rules will find themselves facing felony or misdemeanor charges. This can involve the use, possession, transport, sale, and...
Year: 2021
What’s the difference between reckless and careless driving?
Every driver will make questionable decisions from time to time that could lead to harmful consequences. Ideally, the driver’s inattention or potentially illegal maneuver to avoid missing a turn caused nothing more than a few blaring horns from other motorists. While...
When can law enforcement lie?
Talking to the police or other law enforcement can be intimidating. Whether you were pulled over or there was a warrant for your arrest, it can be challenging to remember what to do when officers ask questions. Your initial inclination might be to cooperate as much as...
Criminal expungement in Colorado
Colorado is one of the states that allow expungement for those arrested or convicted of some crimes. Also known as expunction, this court-ordered process involves sealing or setting aside a criminal conviction. Expunging your criminal record can be a tremendous help...
Bronco linebacker detained after not making a court appearance
People often assume that they only need to pay a ticket when cited for traffic infractions. This is not true. Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb found out as much due to a failure to appear warrant. The warrant was issued after Chubb did not appear for his...
What to know about sealing or expunging a criminal record in Colorado
Anyone who faces criminal charges is worried about the potential punishment involved. However, the charges go onto a criminal record, which can follow the convicted around for years, costing you job opportunities, career advancement, a fruitful military career,...
Nearly anyone can face a DUI charge
Those arrested and charged with a DUI may feel a sense of shame or embarrassment. They may even try to deal with it quietly, keeping it a secret from family and friends. However, about 1.5 million people are charged with DUIs each year here in the United States. The...
Are you tempted to share your prescription drugs?
Prescriptions drugs are part of life for a large segment of society. These drugs can improve the user’s quality of life, help battle an illness or medicinally serve the user in some specific way. Because they can be so beneficial, some may want to share their...
Work zones can mean hefty fines
Road repair, maintenance and construction crews are out in force during the summer months here in Colorado. This is for good reason since our weather and climate are a serious one-two punch asphalt and road surfaces as well as bridges, ramps and structures. Perhaps...
Officials crack down on speeding
The pandemic impacted people in Colorado in countless ways, large and small. People now can look back to March and April of 2020 and remember the empty roads, even when rush hour usually took place. This led to record numbers of drivers traveling at speeds of 100 mph...