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...
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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...
How to get out of college classes – permanently
Most college students quickly learn ways to get out classes without missing too much information required for tests. While it may seem harmless to skip a class here or there, there are plenty of ways to get out of class permanently when you are living in a college...
Crime and punishment… and more punishment
Punishment for a misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction continues long after completion of a probationary sentence or jail term. Presently the consequences of a criminal record can last a lifetime when they show up on background checks long after those regrettable...
Facial recognition technology: Is anyone smiling for the camera?
Law enforcement has come a long way in determining the true face of a criminal suspect. Sketch artists were once the sole source of depicting unique facial characteristics based on witness accounts. While still a valuable tool, modern technology has created a more...
