Since the early 1990s, DNA testing cleared hundreds of innocent people wrongfully convicted and brought guilty people to justice after decades where their cases went unsolved. Colorado has allowed postconviction DNA testing for over 20 years, but just three people were exonerated using it. Some would claim that the courts and
Many steal because they face extreme financial hardship, but some have a mental disorder that affects their ability to control the impulse to steal. It can be something you want, or it could be something you had never previously given a thought. It is common for those with kleptomania to
Many understand enough about the law to know that an occupant or resident is not required to allow entry to law enforcement unless there is a search warrant. Still, many will oblige an officer who asks to enter a home. Those living with college roommates, family members or friends may
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror can be a startling experience. You may be unsure if you pushed the limit and had too many drinks before heading home, or you may worry that you committed some other traffic violation. Once the officer walks up to your vehicle, it can
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
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 to confront claims that they regard as
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 can include: An altered ID An ID
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 alcohol where defendants cause harm to themselves
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 accountability, gathering evidence, promoting professionalism, and transparency. Becoming commonplace
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 speaking, indecent exposure involves an individual knowingly exposing their
