Getting arrested for a crime can be a confusing and scary experience. For people who do not have charges on their record, it can be difficult to know where to go or who to talk to about the charges. If you have a Class 3… Read More
Colorado is one of the states that now allows the legal recreational and medicinal use of marijuana. However, that does not give residents or visitors of the state the right to use all drugs, or carry certain drug paraphernalia. It is important to understand what… Read More
Colorado separates the crime of assault into three different levels: first and second degree assault are considered forms of aggravated assault, and the consequences for these offenses can be severe. The third degree of assault is also known as simple assault and is the least… Read More
Does Colorado Have an Open Container Law? Drinking while driving is against the law in all states in the nation. And in order to combat drinking while driving, many states, including that of Colorado, have passed open container laws. These laws prohibit an open container… Read More
In an attempt to eradicate organized crime in our state, the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, or COCCA Colorado. (There is also a federal Organized Crime Control Act, which was signed under Nixon in October of 1970.) The COCCA in Colorado… Read More
Having a warrant out for your arrest can be an unsettling event. However, merely avoiding the warrant isn’t a wise idea; instead, understanding your rights and your responsibilities to comply with the law when a warrant for your arrest has been issued is critical. At… Read More
According to the most recent data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), approximately 60 people are arrested for impaired driving in our state every single day. Colorado takes intoxicated driving charges very seriously. If you were arrested for drunk driving, it is imperative that… Read More
Colorado’s drug laws are among the most complicated in the entire country. While the state was at the forefront of decriminalizing, permitting, and regulating the recreational use of marijuana, Colorado also has many strict drug laws on the books. In this post, our experienced Colorado… Read More
Expungement is the legal process by which a criminal record is ‘erased’ in the eyes of the law. A record that has been expunged should not show up in background checks. Unfortunately, not all criminal records can be expunged. In fact, Colorado has very tight… Read More
What does it mean to ‘possess’ drugs? Can you be arrested if police find drugs in your shared apartment? If drugs are found in car who gets charged with the crime? These are complicated questions. Though, as a general rule, if a police officer believes… Read More