A domestic abuse charge can hound you well into the future. A conviction may lead to imprisonment, probation, fines and restitution. And from the beginning, you will likely face a restraining order, preventing you from contacting your estranged spouse or from being...
DUI charges are a serious problem that can have lifelong consequences that impact your future, rights and freedom. The punishment for a DUI conviction increases with each offense, building up to a fourth offense being a felony that carries a possible prison sentence....
If you’re a college student, chances are you’re on a tight budget. Insurance can be expensive, and it can be tempting to forego it in order to save some money. But if you get pulled over or get into a crash, and you’re underinsured or uninsured, there could be serious...
Having your child charged with a crime may be even more stressful and anxiety-inducing than receiving a criminal charge yourself. You may have additional fears if your child faces a charge that may lead to the state prosecuting your son or daughter as an adult. There...
Getting pulled over for alleged impaired driving offense can feel very embarrassing. You might worry about whether anyone spotted you during the traffic stop. Quite a few people, eager to avoid further embarrassment, decide that pleading guilty will be the fastest...
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...
When your children become young adults, it may feel tempting to allow them to drink alcohol in your presence. Many parents reason that young people will inevitably drink, so they may as well oversee the situation and prevent any harm. However, this can have serious...
In the moments following an arrest, you face uncertainty as to what will happen next. Going through booking and spending any amount of time in jail before you are released on bond are unsettling experiences, particularly if you face federal charges. How is that...
If you are on probation, it is because of a criminal conviction in your past. With a mark on your record already, you must strive to adhere to the terms of your probation order. Violating your probation in any way could lead to additional criminal penalties and...
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...