Spring has sprung and you’re ready to enjoy the myriad of outdoor activities that Colorado provides for you and your dog: hiking, visiting the many parks, enjoying outdoor festivals. But did you know that your breed of dog may not be welcome even at dog-friendly events?
When you find yourself caught up in the criminal justice system issues emerge that you never had to consider before. One of those issues is the question of voting.
The painful truth about fees and fines in the United States court system is that they are increasingly used to create revenue on the backs of the very poor. Once a person is in the system, even for a minor issue like a municipal violation, the fines can grow exponentially if not paid immediately.
Last month a federal magistrate judge in California ordered Apple to bypass the security protocols on an iPhone 5 that belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters. This public order ushered in what has become a national spectacle, pitting the FBI and many Americans against Apple and Privacy proponents.
With the recent death of Justice Scalia and several important cases being brought before the Supreme Court, it’s worthwhile to look at how the Court works and how a case gets to be heard by Supreme Court Justices.
This week the Internet blew up over the decision handed down in court involving singer Kesha, Sony Music, and her producer, Dr. Luke, whose real name is Lukasz Gottwald.
Recent ad campaigns are approaching the issue of DUI in terms of cost. See the guy moving back into his mother’s basement? He just had to spend over 10k on a DUI and the expense is another serious punishment. Not to mention that his lifestyle is seriously cramped living at home.
In August 2015, Colorado passed the felony DUI bill. And what that did is made it a felony if someone receives a DUI after having three or more prior DUIs. Now those priors could be in this state or any other state.
In November of 2015, Governor Hickenlooper ordered a recall of numerous marijuana products due to the threat to public safety in the use of unregulated pesticides. He also ordered clearer guidelines for pesticide use.
Today the United States is home to about 5% of the world’s population yet we house a whopping 25% of the world’s prisoners. To say we are overcrowded and the system is overtaxed is grossly understating the situation. Moreover, a good majority of prisoners are dealing with addiction issues that go untreated.
