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College students who have been accused of crimes should exercise caution when using social media due to the potential impact it can have on their legal proceedings and overall reputation. There is no question that staying off of social media is challenging. But,...
Having a DUI on your record is not good for anyone. But this is especially true for college students. For them, being convicted in court or pleading guilty to a drinking and driving charge can mean more than a big fine, losing their driver's license and having to...
Everyone knows that the legal minimum age for buying or possessing alcohol in Colorado is 21. Everyone also knows that college students in Boulder and throughout the state sometimes drink before their 21st birthday. Underage students caught with alcohol by the police...
College is an exciting time for students. Gaining independence, finding their way in being an adult, and making important decisions on their own can be a lot to take on. Unfortunately, an estimated 30% of college students decide to drive while impaired by alcohol. Not...
Fake IDs remain a common form of deception for college students under 21 years old to get past the front door of a bar. For those caught, criminal consequences are often the result. During a worldwide pandemic where COVID-19 vaccines provide access where the...
Without much fanfare, the University of Colorado Police Department made a significant change in handling low-level and first-time criminal offenses on campus approximately one year ago. Instead of a court summons and the potential for a substantial fine, a more...
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...
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...
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...
Unfortunately for many people, when they are arrested, most of their information about the criminal justice system is based on TV, movies and news headlines. Although some of this information has some basis in reality, it can make figuring out how to handle an arrest...
