Getting pulled over for alleged impaired driving offense can feel very embarrassing. You might worry about whether anyone spotted you during the traffic stop. Quite a few people, eager to avoid further embarrassment, decide that pleading guilty will be the fastest...
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Types of theft charges in Colorado
Colorado defines theft as a defendant who “knowingly obtains, retains or controls” an item “without authorization or by threat or deception.” Crimes are charged based on the type of property stolen, its value, and other factors. Individuals who face theft charges...
The hazards of providing alcohol to a minor
When your children become young adults, it may feel tempting to allow them to drink alcohol in your presence. Many parents reason that young people will inevitably drink, so they may as well oversee the situation and prevent any harm. However, this can have serious...
Federal vs. state crimes: What’s the difference?
In the moments following an arrest, you face uncertainty as to what will happen next. Going through booking and spending any amount of time in jail before you are released on bond are unsettling experiences, particularly if you face federal charges. How is that...
Are you guilty of violating your probation?
If you are on probation, it is because of a criminal conviction in your past. With a mark on your record already, you must strive to adhere to the terms of your probation order. Violating your probation in any way could lead to additional criminal penalties and...
Using a fake ID can come with serious penalties in Colorado
As a parent, when you sent your child off to the University of Colorado, you likely hoped that they would stay out of trouble—but you also knew that college students tend to have some fun, and you might well have assumed that your child would party sometimes. What you...
How does a DUI affect your military career?
For the average person, a drunk driving charge is already serious. A conviction carries the possibility of fines, increased insurance costs, the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device, and more. However, if you’re in the military, a charge of driving under the...
Domestic violence allegations can threaten your career
The incredible stress of 2020 – from the pandemic itself, to lockdowns, job insecurity, children unable to attend school, and the countless other ways that everyday life has changed – has contributed to an increased number of people being charged with domestic...
Is the rise in homicides linked to increased domestic violence?
In 2018, Colorado Springs set a new record for homicide cases with 39 by the end of the year. The milestone could be surpassed this year as the city marked its 34th murder accusation with another under investigation. The year before saw homicides drop to an...
When can police search my vehicle?
Hearing sirens behind your vehicle can be both frustrating and terrifying. Even if you know you did not do anything wrong, you may worry that if the police search your car, an officer will find something you did not intend in your car—like something illegal that...
