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...
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The Clash Between Coronavirus and Campus Life
As summer turns to fall, colleges in Colorado and throughout the country are preparing for perhaps the most unique semesters in their respective histories. The previous academic year was cut short by coronavirus, ending in-person classroom teaching and denying seniors...
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...
College consequences for underage drinking
When a minor in college is caught by law enforcement for drinking, they have to face the consequences that the law sees fit for them. From license suspension to fines, a minor student needs to prepare themselves for the results. Local law enforcement has its...
Understanding the latest Title IX Regulations
When a college student faces accusations of sexual misconduct, they face the possibility of both criminal charges and discipline under Title IX by their school. School disciplinary processes under Title IX have life-changing consequences in and of themselves, such as...
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...
What should you know about the new Title IX sexual assault rules?
The Department of Education is finalizing a new set of rules for Title IX concerns. When released, they could have a huge impact on students accused of sexual assault at the University of Colorado and other public schools.According to The Washington Post, Title IX...
Could young adults soon be charged and tried as juveniles?
Are university students adults? Or are they children? In the eyes of the law, college and university students are nearly all adults. With few exceptions, they're 18 years old or older, and that means they share all the same legal rights and responsibilities as their...
What are the hazing laws in Colorado?
Fraternities and sororities have a lot going for them. They provide an instant social network. Members can typically lean on each other for academic support. There are community service opportunities, leadership opportunities and promises of future professional...
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...