Most adults, and certainly defense attorneys who routinely protect the legal rights of juveniles in criminal law matters, remember what it was like to be young.It was, in a word, challenging. It was also a time of optimism, exuberance, friendship forging and creating...
Underage Drinking and Driving
If adults have problems with Miranda rights, what about kids?
The so-called “Miranda Rights” that law enforcers are legally obliged to timely explain to criminal suspects in custody certainly have a critically important purpose. Most essentially, of course, they inform affected individuals of their right to not speak with...
I’m a Colorado minor: The adult BAC threshold applies to me, right?
Following is a hypothetical (as well as real-life) scenario applicable to Colorado juveniles under the age of 21. You consumed a single alcoholic beverage a short time ago and flatly know that you are not a danger to yourself or anyone else if you get behind the wheel...
What happens when a teen drinks and drives in Colorado?
Teens sometimes get into trouble. They might play their music too loudly or get into fights at school. One thing parents never want to find out is that their newly licensed teen has been drinking and driving. Not only is drinking underage illegal, but drinking and...
Underage drunk driving can ruin your promising future
Underage drinking and driving is a very serious crime that can have significant impacts on your entire future. Think about how difficult it might be to have to tell a possible employer that you have a criminal record because of an underage drinking and driving...
Why routinely harsh exactions against young offenders lack sense
Unless you happen to be an adult who favors a stern and uncompromising criminal law outcome for an offender in every instance, you likely view that some lenience should logically attach to sentences meted out to youthful offenders in Colorado and elsewhere.And,...
What are teen driving bans in Colorado?
Teens have many driving restrictions imposed on them, and many of those restrictions are for good reason. For instance, did you know that teens in Colorado have a passenger limit? For the first six months of a teen's license, there can be no passengers under the age...
Am I liable for my teenager’s drinking behavior?
Underage drinking may seem like something that everybody does and no one cares as long as it's in a relatively safe environment, but the law does not always see it that way. It is true that very few individuals actually wait until they are 21 years of age to taste...
Underage drinking and driving: The ways to talk to teens
Underage drinking can get a minor into a lot of trouble with the law. As a parent, you may be looking into ways to talk to your child about underage drinking, so you can try to prevent any underage arrests or drinking-related issues. It's important to be clear and...
Underage drinking and driving means severe penalties
People who haven't yet reached the legal drinking age of 21 years old can face very serious charges if they are found driving after consuming alcohol. These charges can mean that your entire life is going to change because of one seemingly small mistake. We know that...