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Much is said and written about restraining orders. Often people focus on the process of getting a restraining order, but it's also essential to understand the kind of proof the plaintiff needs to convince the judge to issue the order. Details with evidence will help...
Law enforcement's job is to protect and serve citizens, but sometimes it can be intimidating to talk to them. This can be because they may have their hand on their gun as they speak with you, they may take precautions when approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop,...
The terms assault and battery are often heard as a single phrase. This leads some to believe that they part and parcel of the same charges. This is not the case. In fact, Colorado law does not even have battery – similar actions fall under the category of menacing. In...
It is common to see law enforcement pulling over a vehicle. This often involves a speeding ticket (or warning) if it takes place on the highway. These tickets can be an expensive annoyance because of the ticket’s fine and perhaps a subsequent rise in insurance rates....
DNA has become an increasingly common source of evidence in criminal cases. Sometimes it provides proof that some were wrongfully prosecuted. In other cases, it has helped identify the guilty party years or decades after the crime was committed. However, defenses in...
It is common to arrest those accused of criminal activity immediately. Depending on the charges or the defendant, the accused may not have the option to post bail. So even though criminal trials may take years to get a conclusion, the defendant may remain in jail. In...
The laws involving asset forfeiture have changed in recent years at both the state and federal level. Generally, in the past, law enforcement could permanently confiscate property without a conviction if they suspected that money came from illegal activities like...
Law enforcement is getting increasingly sophisticated when it comes to technology. One recent breakthrough has been geofence warrants, which use the location history function on your phone's Google mapping app to place you in the vicinity of a crime. Unlike...
Louisville police made national headlines earlier this year when officers serving a warrant mistakenly forced themselves into the home of Breonna Taylor and fatally shot her. The warrant was for a previous occupant who reportedly kept drugs in the apartment. This was...
The American justice system is based on the fact that citizens are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, many find themselves locked-up long before the trial. This happens because the person charged cannot post bail or their bail was denied. Those...
