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...
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What can happen if I drive without insurance?
If you’re a college student, chances are you’re on a tight budget. Insurance can be expensive, and it can be tempting to forego it in order to save some money. But if you get pulled over or get into a crash, and you’re underinsured or uninsured, there could be serious...
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...
Understanding Minor In Possession Laws
For many college students, a "Minor in Possession" charge is their first- and hopefully only- foray into the world of a criminal defendant. While a first offense often has limited repercussions, it is important to know the laws surrounding underage alcohol and...
CU Students Can Face Stiff Penalties for Possession of Alcohol
With the thrill of the newfound freedom of being away from home and having complete autonomy, the first year of college is an exciting time. During the transition to campus life, it is important to remember that possession of alcohol by a minor is a crime in Colorado....
Colorado Law Serious About Illegal Ecstasy Possession
A 32-year-old Denver-area middle-school science teacher was recently sentenced to two years of probation and five days of jail time for possession of a controlled substance under Colorado criminal law. With the apparent intention to distribute it, he allegedly had...
Minor in Possession Conviction May Haunt Employment Search
The University of Colorado class of 2012 is about to graduate into a tough labor market. While most students have already started their job search, they may not have considered the effects of a past Colorado minor in possession (MIP) or consumption of alcohol...
Taking a Friend’s Prescription Can Have Serious Consequences
Many Colorado students, as well as adults in the community, do not realize that taking a friend's prescription medicine can result in serious criminal changes. School suspension can also result from sharing a prescription medication. For example, a Colorado college...
Things to Know Before Being Searched by Police
The problems of the modern world have brought a heightened and vigilant police presence to many communities. However, most people are unaware of their rights when talking to the police after an officer asks to search their belongings. Many people's understanding of...
College Fake ID Ring Bust Leads to Criminal Charges on Campus
College students in Boulder who need criminal defense advice are often concerned about drug charges, allegations involving sexual misconduct or arrests for underage alcohol consumption. That last category includes charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol as...