Defense For Colorado University Students

Colorado college students often make the most of their independence by trying new things that they couldn’t experiment with while living with their parents. They may start dating. They attend parties where people consume alcohol or drugs. They could easily make...

Some degree paths are intense and require considerable studying in order to be successful. Many college students can’t just sit around and study when they aren’t in class because they have other obligations, such as work.  Students who feel as though they don’t have...

You’re studying for an exam when a police officer knocks on your dorm room door. You step into the hallway to talk to them and ask what’s going on. The officer say that he believes you have illegal drugs in the dorm and that he wants to come in and perform a search....

College is both exciting and stressful. For most students, it's also their first real taste of freedom. One of the coping mechanisms that students often turn to is alcohol. The expectations and societal pressures that students face on campus can lead to excessive...

Students going about their business on Colorado University campuses deserve a safe environment that promotes learning and well-being. Unfortunately, instances of criminal harassment can disrupt the sense of security on campus, making it necessary to understand the...

People engaging in age-restricted conduct typically need to carry state-issued identification in case there are questions about who they are or the legality of their behavior. Alcohol, tobacco and numerous other mind-altering substances are only legal for those over a...

The students of the University of Colorado in Boulder are pretty familiar with the sight of campus police officers making their rounds or watching over students as they go about their business – but a lot of students think of these officers as “security guards,” not...

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...