Reducing the rates of injurious and fatal drunk driving accidents that occur annually in the United States is a worthy goal. However, federal regulators and state legislators may be soon be approaching this goal in ways that ultimately harms more than helps...
The practical effects of Colorado’s marijuana legalization measures have been controversial for some time now. Though a certain amount of marijuana possession, growing and use is legal in-state, these choices remain criminal under federal law. In addition,...
The criminal justice system seeks to balance the rights of those who have been convicted of illegal activity with the interests of public safety. For the past several years, sex offender registries have attempted to serve these purposes with regards to a certain...
April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This designation serves to promote public education on the subject of sexual assault. This information is critical for both victims and those who may find themselves charged with this crime. The criminal...
According to a recent ruling handed down by the Colorado Court of Appeals, employers can legally fire private or public employees for marijuana use either on or off the clock. Since the legalization of both medical and restricted recreational use, marijuana-related...
Drunkenness is a relative state. Some individuals become intoxicated more quickly than others, while some sober up more promptly. As alcohol metabolizes in the bloodstream after one has stopped drinking, the individual's blood alcohol content (BAC) becomes less...
The fiscal crisis of 2008 widely informed criminal justice sentencing reform at the state level over the past several years. As legislators faced budgets in increasing need of number crunching, the majority of states took action to reduce their prison populations and...
A University of Colorado student allegedly offered to sell another student a prescription pill for $5 while on the Boulder campus. Both students have since been arrested and are facing felony drug charges. The student claimed to have been selling the pill was 23-years...
Earlier this month, we noted that Colorado lawmakers are considering an expansion of the state's criminal DNA database. In addition to collecting samples from individuals convicted of felonies, Colorado may opt to collect samples from individuals convicted of...
Earlier this month, a man suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) crashed into a visitor kiosk located on the Davidson Mesa. The kiosk has been a fixture on U.S. 36 for over 20 years. Unfortunately, visitors will now be required to find maps elsewhere, as the...