Fake IDs remain a common form of deception for college students under 21 years old to get past the front door of a bar. For those caught, criminal consequences are often the result. During a worldwide pandemic where COVID-19 vaccines provide access where the...
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Studying the impact of marijuana legalization
The impact of marijuana legal legalization in 2012 continues to be studied. Following passage by Colorado voters, the state legislature mandated the Division of Criminal Justice to investigate the impact of legalization when it comes to crime, traffic safety usage,...
A new program to handle on-campus crimes
Without much fanfare, the University of Colorado Police Department made a significant change in handling low-level and first-time criminal offenses on campus approximately one year ago. Instead of a court summons and the potential for a substantial fine, a more...
What is behind Denver’s spike in violent crimes?
A pandemic-driven year fueled an uptick in crime not only in Denver but throughout the country. Last year saw the capital city record the most homicides in nearly 20 years. With 95 killings, a fifteen percent increase, Denver has not seen such deadly activity since...
A comprehensive look at legal cannabis in Colorado
Colorado’s Department of Public Safety released a comprehensive 180-page report on the progress of cannabis legalization. Two categories that are not exactly “breaking news” involve the reduction in marijuana-related arrests and the increase in tax revenues from...
The countless consequences of traffic violations
Traffic violations may not be the most serious of crimes. However, the financial penalties can be severe. In addition to significant fines for the alleged infraction, insurance rates can skyrocket to the point where paying the premium presents challenges. Last year,...
What challenges do college students face after a drug conviction?
Young people make mistakes, but some of the youthful mistakes they make could lead to serious consequences. For college students, those penalties could be even steeper. Not only can a conviction impact their job prospects in the future, but it can also limit their...
New laws governing guns and domestic violence
Colorado Gov. Polis recently put pen to paper and signed into law three bills that had been introduced in the legislature in response to the March shooting in Boulder that left ten people dead, including one police officer. The most prominent piece of legislation...
What makes a domestic violence charge aggravated?
You may have heard the term “aggravated” in the context of criminal charges such as battery, assault and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is facing the prospect of domestic violence charges, you might be curious about how Colorado law defines an...
Pandemic-driven increases in crime
Many types of activities decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shopping at a store represented a certain level of risk. Countless restaurants embraced delivery and curbside pick-up options. One activity, in particular, represented a respite of sorts for those...
