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"We're hiring. Get off that protest line and put an application in. We'll put you in your neighborhood and we will help you resolve some of the problems you're protesting about."

On July 26 the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 26 years old. This civil rights act not only barred discrimination against those with disabilities but advanced services, accommodations and access across all public agencies.

The Denver Post recently reported that applications for concealed carry permits have skyrocketed in Colorado this year. Some say this is a response to mass shootings, like the recent tragedies in Paris, San Bernardino, Colorado Springs and Orlando, others argue that this kind of increased access to weapons is part of the problem.

Starting July 1st, Colorado will officially ban marijuana gummy bears. In fact, any infused candy in the shape of an animal, fruit or character will be banned.

If you find yourself charged with a crime you have some serious choices to confront. One of the most important is who to hire for your defense. The main areas to assess are experience, communication, fees and, of course, your instincts.

A smash and grab is a theft that occurs when the perpetrators drive a car into a building, quickly grab all the merchandise or money that they can and then flee. Even though the act is dramatic, attention getting, and often triggers alarms by breaking through security, they work because they happen so quickly.

Recently a major law firm announced they would be using a robot, called Ross, to aid with their legal research. And last year a coder in the UK created a site that could be used to handle parking tickets which has skyrocketed in popularity.

Traffic camera tickets are increasingly common and leave many wondering what to do about them. They are primarily issued for running red lights and for speeding. Most people pay them but many claim they are illegitimate and shouldn’t be paid. So what is the best approach to handling a citation by mail?

Earlier this year, Denver began to enforce its ban on urban public camping. This began with mass sweeps of the homeless camping sites near the shelter downtown and has continued with other group camping locations.

When Andrew Romero woke up on a beautiful spring morning, little did he know that his night was headed toward a ride in the back of a police van.  Andrew lives in Pueblo, but was working in Denver.