Criminal Defense Articles

States throughout the country require the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for certain drunk driving offenses. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) notes that this is one of few proven forms of intervention for drunk driving offenses. The group...

The Colorado criminal justice system will charge allegations of internet child porn as sexual exploitation of a child. In Colorado, another term is "internet sexual exploitation of a child." This is defined as using the internet to expose intimate parts to a child, or...

Although there is no federal law against public urination, state and local rules and regulations address this issue. These types of rules are beneficial for the public. No one wants to walk through a puddle of urine or have their communities smell like a public...

Your odds of getting a traffic ticket may be higher now than ever before. The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that the rate of serious traffic accidents due to unsafe driving rose dramatically in the past two years. This has led local officials to...

Colorado voters passed Colorado Proposition 122 to decriminalize and regulate access to certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The initiative works to establish a regulated system for the possession and use of certain magic mushrooms. These fungi include those that...

Those who are pulled over and accused of driving under the influence (DUI) likely have a lot of questions. What happens next, what options are available and will it just go away are some common thoughts when in this situation. This piece will dive into these questions...

We all made mistakes as children and teenagers. The mistakes are part of growing up. But what happens when a mistake or poor choice comes with serious consequences? One common example is that of stealing. It is not uncommon for kids to steal. Child psychologist...

Colorado officials recently put together a task force to investigate claims that individuals were using identity theft to defraud the state of hundreds of thousands in unemployment benefits. The initial results led to enough evidence to pursue several cases. Attorney...

The court systems have a history of treating crack cocaine with a much more severe set of sentencing compared to crimes involving powder cocaine. The disparity between these crimes was harsh: an individual with 5 grams of crack would get the same punishment as if they...

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a federal law, makes it illegal to use a computer in a way that “exceeds authorized use.” But what does that mean? A recent case provides some guidance. In the case, Van Buren v. United States, a Georgia police officer took a...