Colorado, like other states, has a law that protects those who call 911 or otherwise get emergency help for someone suffering an overdose from drug charges for their own possession or use if it’s discovered because they sought help. These “overdose immunity” or “Good...
Getting pulled over for a traffic violation you might not have been aware of is never a pleasant experience. In the Centennial State, certain driving behaviors are more likely to result in a traffic ticket that comes with a fine. While some violations might seem...
Vehicular assault is a felony offense in Colorado. It applies when a driver causes serious bodily injury to another person while operating a vehicle. This charge is defined under Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-3-205. Importantly, vehicular assault is not the same as...
If the police suspect you of a crime, one thing they might try to do is access your cell phone. Most people use their phones so much that they can provide police with a lot of information about what the person has recently been doing. For example, your cell phone...
Getting into disagreements with your loved ones is a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean that it should be taken to an extreme. Whether a situation got out of hand and got physical or if you were falsely accused of domestic violence, your focus will likely be...
You’re studying for an exam when a police officer knocks on your dorm room door. You step into the hallway to talk to them and ask what’s going on. The officer say that he believes you have illegal drugs in the dorm and that he wants to come in and perform a search....
For many people, securing a driver's license is a rite of passage. Teenagers take one step closer to adulthood when they gain driving privileges. Immigrants and those who recently moved to the state may seek a Colorado driver's license as a way of celebrating their...
Many web browsers have a private browsing mode. On Chrome, for example, this is known as incognito mode. Other browsers, like Safari or Internet Explorer, have similar settings. One important thing to note about using these settings is that they don’t actually make...
College is both exciting and stressful. For most students, it's also their first real taste of freedom. One of the coping mechanisms that students often turn to is alcohol. The expectations and societal pressures that students face on campus can lead to excessive...
It’s natural to want to help a friend or family member in tough situations. Maybe they committed a crime, and suddenly, you’re put in a position where you’re trying to cover for them or help them evade the police. For example, you might help them get rid of evidence,...