Boulder parents often don't know how to proceed when a child has been charged with a crime. Colorado's juvenile court system operates differently than the adult legal process. However, allegations of criminal activity are serious nonetheless. Consequences of...
Consequences often come before criminal convictions. Any public allegations of sexual misconduct can set off a firestorm that impacts a Boulder defendant's life. Employers, anxious to absent themselves from the high glare of media attention, quickly move to suspend or...
The legal definition of malice is wrongful intent. Malice may be present, even when a Colorado defendant has no plan to take another person's life. Severe charges are possible when a defendant knowingly engages in a dangerous activity, like drunk driving, that is...
Colorado's marijuana laws policies are among the most advanced in the country, but the state clearly draws the line at synthetic marijuana. Unfamiliarity with the laws' boundaries can get you in trouble. Although the names are similar, marijuana and synthetic...
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would stiffen charges and penalties for defendants convicted of alcohol-related offenses. House Bill 14:1036 would affect Boulder drivers with previous convictions for DUI, DWAI and DUI per se. Under the proposal, the...
Colorado is one of a number of states where children as young as 12 may be tried and punished as adults, under state statute 19:2-104. Most juvenile offenses are resolved in courts designed for minors. Some cases are elevated to an adult court depending on the child's...
The genetic codes in DNA make individuals unique. DNA becomes a detectable mark when we touch things or people. Colorado police investigators gather DNA evidence to strengthen links between defendants and crimes or, in some cases, to exclude someone from a crime...
Late last month, a legislative proposal passed the Colorado House Education Committee unanimously. House Bill 1131 defines the scope of cyberbullying as a criminal offense and would make this kind of offense a misdemeanor in Colorado. Currently, anyone convicted of...
While not an issue related to a criminal matter in this particular case in the NYdailynews article, it is nonetheless a reminder on how what may appear to be a harmless Facebook post can have serious consequences, whether civil or criminal.Remember, Facebook and other...
We have previously written about the fact that high rates of incarceration negatively impact taxpayers. Alternatives to incarceration are traditionally much less expensive than imprisoning individuals. In addition, studies show that incarcerating low-level,...