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Supreme Court Will Rule on Juvenile Life Sentences

This week the Supreme Court is hearing a set of cases to determine if you can ever give a juvenile a life sentence without the possibility for parole. In Graham v. Florida in 2010 the court ruled that juveniles who did not commit murder could not be sentenced to life without parole.

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The Rise of Snapchat Crimes

Social media has created an explosion of new crimes, particularly on the beloved-by-teens Snapchat application. The app has become a hotbed of criminal activity because of users’ ability to communicate in secret. Messages “disappear” right after you send them.

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Can I Get My Record Sealed?

It is not uncommon for people who were convicted of a crime to live their life in a state of constant fear that someone will find out about their conviction.

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Prosecuting Drug Overdose Cases

In 2020, there were 1,477 people who died of drug overdoses in Colorado, the highest number that’s ever been recorded in the state. These statistics, from the Colorado Health Department, shed light on a growing problem across the country of increasing overdose deaths.

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Fourth Amendment Searches: Do You Have a Warrant?

Citizens of this country have the right to be protected from unreasonable searches by law enforcement. Your Fourth Amendment rights may save you from an unlawful conviction if you are informed and have skilled legal counsel. This is a complex area of law, but we cover the basics for you in this article.

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You Refused a Blood or Breath Test: What Now?

If you are pulled over and suspected of a DUI in Colorado, you are legally obligated to submit to a blood or breath test that will evaluate how much alcohol is in your system. If you refuse to submit to either of those options during the time of your arrest, there will be several major consequences. Read on for more details and our advice on the topic.

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