Charges for driving under the influence stay on a driver’s record for a long time. So, getting one after years of a clean driving record means that the driver still potentially faces more severe penalties than the first time or second time, with the law outlining...
Criminal defense
Prescription drugs can lead to DUID charges
Many of us take drugs prescribed to us by our doctors. These offer a wide array of health benefits, but users should be aware that legal drug use can lead to DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) charges. While doctors never have ill intent to prescribe harmful...
What is a white collar crime?
Many have heard the term "white collar crime" but may not be sure what it means. Coined by sociologists Edwin Sutherland in 1939, the term applies to a wide range of financial crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, money laundering, insider trading, and...
Can I get charged for DUI if I’m under the legal limit?
Some drivers pride themselves on their ability to have just one alcoholic drink or drink judiciously. They reason that they are in the clear as long as they are under the legal limit of .08 for blood alcohol content (BAC). However, drivers can still be charged for...
Felony DUIs involve serious consequences
Those accused of DUI often are charged with misdemeanors. However, prosecutors may pursue aggravated drunk driving charges, which is classified as a felony. It is a felony when the driver gets their fourth DUI, or the victims are injured or die. While they are not...
What constitutes cyberstalking?
The internet and our digital devices afford us an easy way to keep up to date with friends and family. This can happen through social media, direct emails, video platforms, text messages, and other ways. But just as face-to-face has specific written and unwritten...
How asset forfeiture works in Colorado
Some Coloradans may not be aware of this, but the state utilizes asset forfeiture. This is an action where the law enforcement claims that an asset was gained from unlawful activity, such as drug dealing or money laundering, and therefore can confiscate ill-gotten...
The judge will review 110-year sentence issued to truck driver
The sentence of a Colorado truck driver in causing the deaths of four motorists and severe injuries to others got national media attention since it was handed down on December 13. It is an unprecedented case in many respects. Still, the language of the state's...
When are those who consume marijuana too intoxicated to drive?
The rules for driving under the influence of alcohol are pretty cut and dried. Those drivers whose test results showed a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or above are considered too impaired to drive. The driver is then charged with a DUI. Because there is no...
The petitioner needs proof for a restraining order
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...