This week the New York Times has reintroduced the public to the concept of dogs comforting witnesses during criminal trials in this article. The legal issues surrounding courtroom dogs are new to New York and the New York court system’s ultimate decision on the dogs might go a long way in establishing their legitimacy. In criminal […]
According to Colorado State Police, a 32 year-old Colorado woman with a history of alcohol related offenses is in custody after swerving her Ford Ranger pickup into oncoming traffic and causing a head on collision with a Nissan sedan. The driver of the Nissan, 33-year-old man, died at the scene. Two other passengers who were […]
Apple has given into a recent request by a handful of U.S. Senators to the smart phone industry to ban applications that provide DUI checkpoint information. Apple’s new guidelines state that “apps which contain DUI checkpoints that are not published by law enforcement agencies, or encourage and enable drunk driving, will be rejected.” An experiencedDenver DUI attorney […]
It seems that Hollywood may be playing a role in the increase in domestic violence cases throughout the U.S. According to a recent Fox News article, teens and young adults could be desensitized to domestic abuse portrayed in movies, books, and television programs, even to a point of “romanticizing” domestic violence. The article uses examples […]
If you are a Colorado Medical Marijuana patient hoping for some clarification on the allowable THC blood limit while driving, you are out of luck for now. The recent “Pot DUI Bill” died in the Colorado Senate after lawmakers couldn’t decide on the “right number” for a limit. So does that mean you don’t need […]
The trial of former Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms, currently the backup quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, for driving while high on marijuana begins in New York today. Simms, the son of former New York Giants quarterback and current broadcaster Phil Simms, was stopped last July at a sobriety checkpoint. Arresting officers alleged that Simms […]
Do I really need a lawyer? That’s an excellent question, the answer to which is, “it depends.” In small claims court (where disputes between two private parties over small dollar amounts are heard), lawyers aren’t even allowed. Having a lawyer represent you in court is never required; representing yourself is called litigation pro se (meaning […]
Denver Post – “As the number of marijuana dispensaries, and users, has surged across the state, the legislature has tried to provide some rules for the burgeoning industry.” The U.S. Attorney for Colorado has warned state lawmakers that adjusting rules for medical marijuana could very likely draw the attention of the federal government, leading to […]
I had previously written about a Bill making its way through the Colorado legislature aiming to set a limit of 5 nanograms per milliliter of blood on anyone driving while using marijuana medically or recreationally. The saga continues. After passing the House, the Senate version of the Bill has advanced, but with a significant amendment. […]
Plainly put, the Statute of Limitations is a law which prohibits prosecution of crimes after a certain duration of time has elapsed. Stated another way, the Statute of Limitations essentially creates an “expiration date” for crimes; if the “expiration date” for a crime has come and passed, charges for that crime can no longer be […]