The police stop you and ask you to take a breathalyzer test. What are your rights in Colorado? Can you refuse to take the test, and what are the legal implications of doing so? Refusal to take a test has legal repercussions Colorado, like many states, has an "express...
Criminal Defense
Brandishing a weapon can land you in prison
The impulse to display a weapon might seem justified when emotions run high. Still, the law takes a dim view of such actions, which could be misconstrued as a threat. This can lead to charges with significant jail time and other life-altering repercussions....
Can you get a DUI as a passenger?
Riding in a car with someone who has been drinking can be a risky proposition when the police get involved. As a passenger, you might think you are in the clear, as DUI charges generally target drivers who operate a vehicle while impaired. Still, this does not mean...
Can you claim self-defense against a misdemeanor assault charge?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to defend yourself only to end up facing misdemeanor assault charges? In Denver, self-defense claims can serve as a powerful tool in your legal arsenal. Under certain circumstances, self-defense justifies using...
What you need to know about online entrapment
Online platforms have become a hotbed tool for law enforcement investigations into internet sex crimes. While many tactics are legal, some might cross into entrapment territory. Entrapment happens when officials push someone to commit a crime they wouldn't have...
Damages of revenge porn allegations go beyond legal
Revenge porn, the sharing of someone’s intimate images without consent, can leave victims deeply hurt and violated. But what about the accused? False accusations of revenge porn can be equally damaging. Someone convicted of revenge porn may face many months of jail...
Why do crime rates go up during the summer?
One interesting thing that researchers have found is that crime – and particularly violent crime – is more common in the summer months than it is during the winter. Some researchers claim that criminal trends, therefore, have a seasonal influence. Crimes quite...
Take your time before agreeing to a plea deal
A plea deal may seem a quick and easy way to resolve your criminal charges. However, rushing into such an agreement without careful consideration can result in serious and long-lasting consequences. If you are offered a plea deal, take your time to understand what you...
Is cyberstalking a crime in Colorado?
In recent years an increasing amount of daily activities have been conducted online. Examples include shopping, business transactions and banking. Importantly, the way we communicate has largely shifted online. Both positive and negative communications can be sent...
The police do not have to be honest with you
When you’re talking to the police, don’t assume that they’re telling the truth. It may feel like the police should be honest with you during an interrogation or when they are questioning you – even if it is as simple as asking questions during a traffic stop – but...