Stay at home orders have governed Colorado since the end of March. Gov. Jared Polis recently changed the mandate to the less restrictive “safer at home.” However, the state’s capital of Denver and other cities are reluctant to ease the earlier requirements that...
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College consequences for underage drinking
When a minor in college is caught by law enforcement for drinking, they have to face the consequences that the law sees fit for them. From license suspension to fines, a minor student needs to prepare themselves for the results. Local law enforcement has its...
Understanding the latest Title IX Regulations
When a college student faces accusations of sexual misconduct, they face the possibility of both criminal charges and discipline under Title IX by their school. School disciplinary processes under Title IX have life-changing consequences in and of themselves, such as...
Pulled over for drunk driving as a Colorado University student?
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Colorado, you could be facing severe penalties. If you’re a college student, those penalties could affect you for years to come. In Colorado, as in most states, the legal limit for blood-alcohol is 0.08%. If you test at...
Is Failing to be Smart and Civic-Minded a Crime?
Stay at home orders in Colorado and most states throughout the nation have become reluctantly commonplace. While Gov. Jared Polis lifted the mandate, replacing with a milder “safer at home” order, city officials in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield and...
Failing To Stay Home Is A Crime
Stay at home orders in Colorado and most states throughout the nation have become reluctantly commonplace. Specific mandates in response to the COVID-19 outbreak remain confusing, particularly when it comes to socialization or the definition of an “essential...
Former Colorado baseball star Helton sentenced in DUI case
Todd Helton, the former star first baseman for the Colorado Rockies, has pleaded guilty to DUI and received two days in jail related to a 2019 car accident. It is the second offense for Helton, who reportedly entered a substance abuse rehabilitation facility following...
Domestic Violence Charges Are On The Rise
Domestic violence charges are a serious matter. When a criminal charge is tagged as “DV,” Colorado law imposes rules that limit the discretion of prosecutors in dropping cases and prevents convictions from being sealed if a case is not dismissed. A domestic violence...
Incarceration in Colorado during a pandemic
A few weeks have passed since social distancing went from an obscure reference to the parlance of our times. Pre-pandemic, the idea of maintaining a significant distance from anyone or everyone seemed unnatural and standoffish. Fast forward a microscopic span of time....
COVID-19 Office Update
As our community, country and world work together to limit the spread of the virus, we know that your legal needs do not stop. While the governor issued a statewide stay-at-home order, we are continuing to work tirelessly on your behalf. Our team of attorneys can...
