A parent’s top priorities are the safety and happiness of their child. When the kid is young, you have a more substantial influence. As they get older, they start to gain more of their independence. At the end of the day, you’re not going to be able to keep an eye on...
Criminal Defense
Some legal actions protect against false allegations
Even an offhand accusation of crimes can affect a person’s reputation, career, relationships and even where the accused lives. Therefore, it is essential to note that the justice system has checks and balances that give the defendant charged with any crime the right...
What happens to underage individuals caught using a fake ID?
Businesses that sell alcoholic beverages, recreational drugs or nicotine risk hefty fines if they sell to underage customers. Underage consumers using a fake ID can also find themselves in legal trouble if caught. Using a fake ID is illegal in Colorado. The violations...
6 common crimes often tied to alcohol consumption
Anyone whose been to college knows that binge drinking and prolonged drinking events are part of campus life. Still, this behavior can continue into adulthood in any of our communities, having a long-term negative effect. Here is a list of crimes often involving...
Highway patrol to have body cameras in 2023
The Colorado Highway Patrol announced that it would begin issuing body cameras to officers in the middle of 2022, with the full implementation scheduled for February 2023. The CHP's website cites many benefits of employing the Axon BWC program, including better...
Indecent exposure laws in Colorado are severe
The state has been a leading force in the legalization and decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms. Still, there are many other areas where Colorado is in lockstep with the rest of the country. It includes sexual offenses, such as indecent exposure. Generally...
What’s the difference between burglary, robbery or theft?
Those who take valuable property without the owner's consent can result in criminal charges. Prosecutors will likely choose between burglary, robbery or theft charges. They all involve stealing property, but they are distinct criminal offenses with different levels of...
Is it better to plea bargain or go to court?
Many do not realize that about 95% of criminal cases do not go to trial, even if they are felonies. The prosecution will likely approach the defense attorney to negotiate a plea bargain, whether before the trial gets underway or sometime later in the adjudication...
Was that evidence in plain sight?
Law enforcement has broad leeway during a traffic stop to determine probable cause or secure a piece of evidence. Generally speaking, the officer can seize anything in plain view, whether the interview takes place in a vehicle, a home or even a place of employment....
Mushrooms are still illegal
Coloradans are gearing up to vote on the NMHA ballot initiative. While magic mushrooms have in some circumstances been decriminalized for adults over 21 in Denver since 2019, the change would mean that it would no longer be illegal for people over 21 to grow, possess...