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...
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Using a fake ID can come with serious penalties in Colorado
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...
Can I request to call my parents if I am arrested?
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...
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...