Colorado is one of the states that allow expungement for those arrested or convicted of some crimes. Also known as expunction, this court-ordered process involves sealing or setting aside a criminal conviction. Expunging your criminal record can be a tremendous help for those trying to start over, get a job,
Why That Speeding Ticket Could Cost You Double, Or Worse You’re driving through a construction zone in Colorado. Maybe traffic is light. Maybe workers aren’t even visible. You ease up on the gas, but not quite enough. Minutes later, flashing lights hit your rearview mirror, and now you’re holding a
The holidays are a busy time for everyone, including Colorado law enforcement. While many industries slow down during the holiday season, the winter months are often some of the busiest for state DUI patrols. This year, Coloradoans can expect extra DUI patrols towards the end of the year. While we
It’s a popular trend in metropolitan cities. Piloted by city dwellers eager to take advantage of a convenient new mode of transportation, rented scooters have rolled into major cities around the country. But these app-based scooters have also brought potential controversy with their proposed convenience. While some have used the
We’ll discuss the holidays in more detail in upcoming articles, but the reality is that October is right around the corner. With the season change comes the busiest three months on many peoples’ social calendars. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years … the final three months of the year
Many people position the Labor Day weekend as the final blow-out of the summer. From sporting events to parties, a long weekend ushering in September seems like a great time to get together with friends and share summer stories. More often than not, these get-togethers are centered around alcohol. This
It is not uncommon for law enforcement to develop initiatives geared toward a particular traffic violation. Spring 2019 was no different for the Colorado Department of Transportation. During a five-week spring DUI enforcement period, part of the CDOT’s Whole System Whole Safety initiative, Colorado saw increased DUI patrols and DUI
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 Without Crime: How Our Massive Misdemeanor
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 Colorado, DUI per
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 a person who
