If you are swept up in the law enforcement effort to clamp down on car theft in Colorado, consult with a criminal defense attorney as early as possible. Colorado, but especially Denver, has seen a sharp increase in car theft during the current health emergency – and...
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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,...
Tips for preventing automotive theft
There are a few important ways that people can protect their cars and the valuables within from being stolen.While Colorado is not known for being a particularly high-crime state, it is certainly true that no matter where a vehicle is left, there is always a chance...
Domestic Assault and You: 3 Things You Need to Know
What should you do if you're accused of assaulting someone? Read on to find out. Whether you're in the wrong place at the wrong time, you said the wrong thing and someone misunderstood what you meant, or you actually committed the crime you're being accused of, facing...
3 lessons from recent traffic stop that led to 25 criminal charges
Drivers who see flashing lights in their rearview mirror likely experience a range of emotions. First, a hope that the police car will speed past their vehicle and move on to another driver. Second, frustration and potentially fear if the officer is conducting a...
Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C. — Founder Shazam Kianpour Shares Time and Hobby with Injured Children
(Denver, Colo.) May 7 – Firm founder Shazam Kianpour of criminal defense law firm Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., located in Denver, Colo., demonstrated his commitment to community building with a surprise visit to injured children at The Children’s Hospital...