In some ways, people in Colorado tend to think about marijuana the same way they think about alcohol. In both cases, there are limits to who can make purchases and how the substances can be used. But it’s also possible just to go to the store and purchase them without...
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3 ways a police officer can enter your home
There are some misconceptions about when police can enter a person’s home. Some people believe that they have a right to privacy in their home and they never have to let the police inside. Others believe that the police are in authority and that they have to do as...
How a domestic violence incident can turn into a kidnapping
When you hear the phrase “kidnapping,” what probably comes to mind is holding another person hostage until you’re paid some kind of ransom or some other demand is met. While that’s certainly one definition, Colorado makes a distinction between kidnapping someone for...
Sharing someone’s sexy selfies without consent could be a crime
The rise of cellphones has revolutionized relationships. Intimate relationships, in particular, have shifted dramatically. People can remain in constant contact with their partner. They can also send images or videos to each other. People can privately record their...
Are eyewitnesses always right?
When a crime is committed, the police may take reports from eyewitnesses. An eyewitness is someone who may have been present during a crime and can recall events that transpired before, during and after the crime. It’s often believed that eyewitnesses provide...
3 things every teen should know about police interrogations
As children turn into teenagers and young adults, it can be increasingly difficult for parents to insulate them against the dangers of the world. The best you can do is make sure that you give your teen all of the information they need to be savvy and smart in any...
Evidence doesn’t necessarily seal your fate in a criminal case
You may think your fate is sealed if you are charged with a criminal offense, and the evidence against you seems insurmountable. However, it is essential to remember that the prosecution's evidence does not necessarily guarantee a conviction. As much as the evidence...
What makes an affirmative defense different?
Successfully defending yourself against criminal charges requires careful planning and understanding the law. You also have to make sense of the state's evidence against you. Most criminal defense strategies depend on the ability to challenge, reinterpret or exclude...
The growth of red-light cameras in Boulder
In Boulder, twelve intersections are automatically "policed" by red-light cameras. The city now has a total of 12 cameras as part of the Vision Zero action plan. Selection was based on traffic data that identifies the number of vehicles in a day, areas with the most...
Street racing continues to trend
With another Independence Day in the rearview mirror, the numbers of motor vehicle accidents are being tallied with an increase highly likely. Some of those collisions will involve illegal activities that date back to the invention of the car itself. Street racing saw...