Leaving an accident scene transforms a simple fender bender into a criminal case. Colorado law requires drivers involved in accidents to stop and exchange information, and failure to remain at the scene carries criminal penalties, heavy fines, and points that threaten your license. What seems like a minor mistake in
Revenge porn, the sharing of someone’s intimate images without consent, can leave victims deeply hurt and violated. But what about the accused? False accusations of revenge porn can be equally damaging. Someone convicted of revenge porn may face many months of jail time and significant fines. For a class 1
In an era dominated by technology, the prevalence of computer and internet fraud does not come as a surprise. As entities increasingly rely on digital platforms, the risks associated with fraudulent activities have escalated. Computer fraud refers to deceptive and unlawful activities conducted through computer systems or networks. Hackers can
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Law & Order or another legal show, you know that jurors in criminal cases are typically instructed that they need to believe “beyond a reasonable doubt” that a defendant committed the crime they’re charged with to find them guilty. It can be argued
Several new drug laws were enacted in 2023. Obviously, the Centennial State is well known for its progressive drug laws, and that tradition continues. Still, there are severe penalties for using, selling or manufacturing certain drugs. Below is a brief rundown of what Coloradans (and visitors) need to know. Fentanyl
The U.S. criminal law system works in degrees, going from least severe charges to the most severe charges. In many states, there will be a charge like second-degree assault, but Colorado’s sliding system of justice uses Class 1 through 6 (6 being the most severe) for felonies. There is also
Colorado lawmakers are considering changes to felony sentencing guidelines as part of criminal justice reform. A panel of stakeholders from throughout the criminal justice system called the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice created and drafted the bills. The panel recently voted to send bills to the legislature to
There are many benefits to hiring a lawyer when facing DUI charges. An important one for many is that a lawyer can argue to get their client back on the road after a conviction. This work enables the client to perform such crucial tasks as doing their job and addressing
Raising children is often one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs one has in life. Parents want happy children that grow into responsible, trustworthy and successful (in the broadest sense of the term) adults. There are, however, many distractions and roadblocks that make the journey to adulthood a challenging
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
