State legislators are considering an expansion to the current cell phone laws for Colorado motorists. Current law prohibits cell phone use for drivers under 18 years old and texting while driving for everyone.Colorado lawmakers want to extend that law to ban all cell...
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What are the penalties for graffiti in Colorado?
Painting graffiti on a property that isn’t yours is a crime – not matter how great it looks. If someone doesn’t appreciate your artwork and catches you, there could be a price to pay. Unfortunately, this price is typically high.Alexandra Natapoff’s book Punishment...
How does a DUI Per Se affect Colorado drivers?
A driving under the influence (DUI) charge can be nerve-wracking enough, but sometimes after a drinking and driving arrest you see two charges: DUI and DUI per se.But can you really be charged twice for the same traffic stop? The answer: Yes. Using scientific proof In...
What is a habitual traffic offender?
Sometimes drivers make a mistake and the consequences can be severe. It can sometimes set you up to fail again and lead to further charges.If this happens, the penalties can be overwhelming. In Colorado, you may face a habitual traffic offender (HTO) charge.An HTO is...
How has legalized cannabis changed Colorado?
Legalized recreational marijuana sales began in Colorado on January 1, 2014 after voters passed Amendment 64 in the 2012 election. The amendment outlined a statewide drug policy and supporters believed its passage would allow officers to focus on violent crime...
Can you get a DUI with cannabis in your system?
Recreational marijuana may be legal under Colorado law, but it does not give residents a free pass on all use. Much like with alcohol consumption, you cannot do whatever you want while under the influence.It is possible to be charged for driving under the influence...
Can a police officer search your car at a traffic stop?
Being pulled over for a traffic stop can be nerve-wracking. Even more nerve-wracking, the officer asks to search your car. Do you say yes? Can you say no? You may not know what to do in this situation. Here are a few facts that may help you to know your rights during...
Should Denver end its red-light camera program?
Colorado’s red-light camera programs seem to be dropping in popularity across the state. The legislature tried to get rid of it twice, but the governor vetoed both tries. Last month, the citizens of Aurora took matters into their own hands and voted to get rid of the...
“Persistent drunk driver” label possible after only one offense
When people hear the legal designation “persistent drunk driver,” many assume it only applies to those with a history of multiple alcohol-related driving offenses. But those people would be wrong.In fact, depending on the circumstances, an individual can be labeled as...
Can I refuse a sobriety test?
When you're pulled over for the first time for drunk driving, it can be intimidating. It's a new experience and you may be unsure what to do to save yourself from harsh fines and sentencing. For this reason, you may in the moment consider refusing to take any kind of...