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Police are there to protect and serve the communities they work in, so it’s assumed that officers treat people with respect. This assumption is not entirely correct. For example, a police department in Virginia used forged documents with fake DNA evidence on at least...
There is a long list of penalties for crimes ranging from Class 1 Felony to Class 3 misdemeanor here in Colorado. They involve serving time in prison, fines, restitution, classes, parole, sentencing alternatives, and other consequences. But having a criminal record...
Sometimes it seems that law enforcement can stop someone for any reason. However, the Fourth Amendment says that officers must have reasonable suspicion to legally stop and probable cause to search someone. While the two terms seem to mean the same thing, they apply...
Michael Loupe, 47, posed as a fire inspector and burgled several businesses in Castle Rock before getting caught in February 2020. He initially posed as the inspector and would then disable the security. He would later return after closing to steal from safes. He was...
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...
Movies and television shows have made all of us aware that we have a right to remain silent if we’re placed under arrest. But have you ever stopped to think about what this right really means? Can you really just refuse to say anything to the police? You have to...
Colorado could be facing millions of dollars in fines for people charged with a crime who are stuck in jail while waiting for mental health services. The state is likely to hit the $10 million maximum set by a federally enforced civil agreement.The ongoing pandemic is...
Few of us could have predicted the impact that the ongoing pandemic would have on every aspect of our lives. From stay-at-home orders to virtual offices and the wearing of masks to go out in public, we are confronted with seemingly new challenges every day.The legal...
As agents of the law, police officers can use physical force to restrain suspects. However, there are limits to the amount of force that they can use. Furthermore, officers must have a legitimate reason to apply any force whatsoever.While officers, may not always...
In April, a murder trial involving a Colorado Springs man was put on hold. This delay has the prosecution worried that the case's decision may eventually be appealed because the defendant was not given a speedy trial.The man in question was charged for a violent crime...