Domestic violence charges are a serious matter. When a criminal charge is tagged as “DV,” Colorado law imposes rules that limit the discretion of prosecutors in dropping cases and prevents convictions from being sealed if a case is not dismissed. A domestic violence...
A few weeks have passed since social distancing went from an obscure reference to the parlance of our times. Pre-pandemic, the idea of maintaining a significant distance from anyone or everyone seemed unnatural and standoffish. Fast forward a microscopic span of time....
As our community, country and world work together to limit the spread of the virus, we know that your legal needs do not stop. While the governor issued a statewide stay-at-home order, we are continuing to work tirelessly on your behalf. Our team of attorneys can...
Year after year, state after state, the growing movement to legalize cannabis continues. Booming business opportunities see entrepreneurs legally selling their products, enjoying ever-expanding profits. Yet, obstacles continue. Federal laws still ban any form of use....
Drug crimes may fall under the jurisdiction of the state or federal courts, depending on the circumstances surrounding the case. In some situations, both state and federal courts may prosecute the case at different times. If you face drug charges, it is critical to...
As the new year dawned, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Following enactment, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned more than 11,000 state residents previously convicted of low-level marijuana offenses.2020 saw the Prairie State...
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...
Years after legalization, Colorado is still working out some of the kinks with medical marijuana. A recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling clarified a 2015 law that allows the state's 80,000+ registered medical marijuana users to continue to medicate while serving a...
Nearly everyone exceeds the speed limit at some point. It's easy to press on the accelerator and go with the speed of traffic. Or to take your eye off the speedometer as you cruise along a twisty mountain road. But things change dramatically if an officer says your...
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...