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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...
Where does Colorado rank in traffic tickets?
The flashing lights from a police car are the first indication of trouble. A law enforcement official pulls you over as you anticipate the consequences during that slow walk to your vehicle. You provide your license and registration as another slow walk occurs, and...
Colorado’s continuing crime problem
Historically, Colorado has been well known for crime statistics far below national averages. However, crimes of all types have increased over the last several years. While many will cite the pandemic as a significant factor, criminal activity was on the increase well...
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform: A New Sentencing Scheme for Misdemeanor and Petty Offense
Starting March 1, 2022, a major overhaul of Colorado’s sentencing scheme for the lower categories of offense- misdemeanor and petty offenses- goes into effect. The new scheme only applies to offenses committed after the enactment date, so the old scheme will still...
A successful clemency plea brings justice
The 110-year prison sentence of truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos for a 2019 explosive brake failure crash that left four people dead and countless others injured shocked relatives, Colorado lawmakers, and members of the tight-knit truck driving community. Then 23,...
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...
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...
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...