The Colorado Supreme Court issued an interesting decision in People v. LaRosa on January 14, 2013. This case overturns a 100 year old precedent in Colorado criminal law and could impact the way many crimes are investigated and prosecuted. So what is the issue in this case? The case involves the “corpus delicti rule” which […]
Gun laws are a very hot topic these days in light of the tragic mass shootings that have occurred nationwide in recent years. This blog, and others to follow, will discuss the current implementation of Colorado’s gun laws. We introduce this series with a discussion of Colorado Concealed Weapons (CCW) laws. First of all, let’s […]
After you receive a DUI in Colorado most drivers receive an interlock system in their car when they get their license back. An interlock is simply a device that checks your BAC each time you go to start up your vehicle. One very common question is if a person has multiple cars, which cars does […]
Amendment 64 has passed in Colorado, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in our great state of Colorado. So are we ushering in an age of Cheech and Chong marathons at the multiplex? Is Tie-Dye going to be our new state color? Should we start honing our hackeysack skills? Not so fast. As Governor Hickenlooper […]
Marijuana and Employment Marijuana has become a popular blog topic for us at Hebets & McCallin, mostly because the passage of Amendment 64 has caused a multitude of legal issues surrounding marijuana to sprout up like a, well, weed. Today’s Denver Post reported an article about a marijuana case currently pending in the Colorado Court of Appeals. […]
Many people who have had trouble with the law do not wish to have repeat encounters with the criminal justice system. A convicted felon has many restrictions placed on their activities, and one of the more important and complex restrictions involves what types of weapons a convicted felon can and cannot possess in the state […]
Some people wonder if there is any difference between a DUI attorney, lawyer, or paralegal, and how these differences might affect their case. The first difference between a DUI attorney, lawyer, and paralegal is that a paralegal is not licensed to practice law. A paralegal is a professional trained to help attorneys. They often help […]
Every now and then you may find that your car insurance goes up. There can be a number of reasons that the premium has increased. You may have had a claim or a forgotten ticket in the past 36 months. If your rate has increased to an amount that you can no longer afford, then […]
Many defendants or victims in domestic violence cases often have questions about the legal process once a case has begun. One common question is if the Attorney General has any role in domestic violence cases. In Colorado the Attorney General’s office is not involved in domestic violence cases. Each county is part of a judicial […]
While many people might dream about what it would be like to rob a bank and get away with it some statisticians writing for The Royal Statistical Society have determined precisely how much bank robbery pays. Their original study can be found here. These researchers discovered two very important things about robbing a bank. First, bank […]