Imagine this scenario: A man headed toward divorce is caught on tape threatening to beat his wife and children. The wife plays the tape in court, demanding sole custody. The man argues he never said those things. But they’re on tape, right? He must have said them....
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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...
Common Traffic Violations: Minor Infractions to Felony Charges
A traffic violation is a crime that has no specific demographic. Simply put, it can happen to anyone. Infractions can take various forms and include running a red light, failing to signal, crossing the median, not using a seat belt and driving on the shoulder....
Is a global pandemic fanning the flames of domestic violence?
Stay at home orders have governed Colorado since the end of March. Gov. Jared Polis recently changed the mandate to the less restrictive “safer at home.” However, the state’s capital of Denver and other cities are reluctant to ease the earlier requirements that...
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...
Is Failing to be Smart and Civic-Minded a Crime?
Stay at home orders in Colorado and most states throughout the nation have become reluctantly commonplace. While Gov. Jared Polis lifted the mandate, replacing with a milder “safer at home” order, city officials in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield and...
Failing To Stay Home Is A Crime
Stay at home orders in Colorado and most states throughout the nation have become reluctantly commonplace. Specific mandates in response to the COVID-19 outbreak remain confusing, particularly when it comes to socialization or the definition of an “essential...
Former Colorado baseball star Helton sentenced in DUI case
Todd Helton, the former star first baseman for the Colorado Rockies, has pleaded guilty to DUI and received two days in jail related to a 2019 car accident. It is the second offense for Helton, who reportedly entered a substance abuse rehabilitation facility following...
