If someone has taken out a restraining order against you, you may be struggling to contain your emotions. However, you must follow the restraining order to the letter of the law. If you violate the terms of the order, even if you’re merely attempting to explain...
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Colorado jury trials: Two changes that may impact your case
Colorado Supreme Court Justice Nathan B. Coats suspended all jury trials in April due to the coronavirus pandemic. The courts intended the move to help reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Although wise at the time, it comes with a cost. The constitution protects...
Caution: Roadside drug field tests are prone to false positives
All around the country, people are being exonerated after having fallen prey to flawed drug field tests. These tests have been in use for decades without any upgrades, and they have been shown to be prone to false positive results. The problem was revealed by the...
When is video evidence not reliable?
Imagine this scenario: A man headed toward divorce is caught on tape threatening to beat his wife and children. The wife plays the tape in court, demanding sole custody. The man argues he never said those things. But they’re on tape, right? He must have said them....
Does a criminal conviction prevent you from receiving student aid?
When the authorities charge a young person with a crime, it can have a long-lasting impact on their future. For both current and prospective college students, a guilty verdict could also limit their ability to receive financial aid. Which crimes impact federal student...
Is a global pandemic fanning the flames of domestic violence?
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...
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...
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....
Responding To Road Rage
As the metro area continues to grow and road construction struggles to keep up with the increase in traffic, "road rage" incidents have become increasingly common. As traffic slows and tempers flare, it is important to know the steps that you should take as the victim...
