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It has been a tense couple of years as Coloradans deal with unprecedented challenges. One notable impact has been the increasing number of reckless drivers on the road, which led to a much higher rate of injuries and deaths. This is due to drivers speeding, doing...
There has been much debate over the years regarding stringent sentencing and the need for public safety. At one point, the Zero Tolerance movement doled out severe penalties for even minor drug offenses. What lawmakers and taxpayers may not have considered at the time...
Many have contemplated breaking the law in large or small ways. Perhaps a regular retail customer notes that the cash register always has large amounts of money. It could be an accountant realizing that it would be easy to redirect funds to a personal account in an...
It is an understatement to say that getting arrested or even detained by law enforcement can be extremely stressful. Due to officers' coercion or other complications, these individuals who broke no laws (or at least not the one charged) find themselves admitting to a...
The legal drinking age in the United States has been 21 years old for decades. However, certain specific exceptions enable those under that age to consume alcoholic beverages legally. These exceptions could come into play at family gatherings or parties on private...
Drivers face a relatively straightforward set of protocols when tested for alcohol impairment. The officer will pull over the driver and get an initial impression of whether the driver consumed alcohol. While protocols vary, the officer may then have the driver do...
It is often hard to take the blame for our actions, which can lead to excuses that justify the mistake. Such was the case when a Utah driver struck and killed sibling bicyclists in Washington City, Utah, competing in a race. The brothers were riding in their bike lane...
On March 25, a federal court jury awarded $14 million to 12 activists who were peacefully protesting the murder of George Floyd. The activists sued the Denver Police Department, claiming officers used excessive force during protests in 2020. The city of Denver had...
Anyone who has seen a copy show or legal drama knows about Miranda rights. Actors playing law enforcement will often recite the “You have the right to remain silent…” warning as they put the defendant in handcuffs. It is often used for dramatic effect in stories, but...
The hard-fast threshold for illegally driving under the influence of alcohol is a blood alcohol level of .08 percent but getting to and over that threshold is different for each driver. This can leave them unsure about their BAC, particularly in light that they still...