In criminal trials, there is usually a question that looms large in the minds of defense attorneys. Should the defendant testify? Each defendant has their own quirks and challenges and they need to be examined on an individual basis. In this article, we give you some food for thought as to how to evaluate whether a defendant should get on ...
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 4,805 drivers were cited by state patrol for driving while under the influence in 2020. Under Colorado law, it is illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Mandatory sentencing has gotten some bad press in Colorado lately. The high profile case of Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, the truck driver who was sentenced to 100 years in prison after a deadly accident has called the Colorado sentencing laws into question. (check out our podcast on the case here) The truck driver, who was sober at the time, lost his brakes ...
Roe v. Wade has divided the country for decades, with many Americans conflicted on when abortions should be allowed, if at all. The landmark decision of the Supreme Court in 1975 established the right of women to have an abortion as a “matter of privacy.” Will it be overturned? We will talk about the likely future of the law and ...
Taylor Swift has been in the news recently due to a legal conflict that has the pop music world abuzz. We will give you the story and explain why it could change the way musicians negotiate legal contracts in the future.
Colorado drivers are increasingly being charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. How clear are the measurements of how high drivers really are? We discuss this and more.
Domestic Violence is defined as any crime that is committed when the victim is a past or present intimate partner. This can be a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, even someone with whom you have only had a casual intimate relationship.
Millions are following the news about the murder of Gabby Petito, a 22-year old vlogger who was killed while travelling across the country in a van with her boyfriend. There were multiple 911 calls reporting domestic violence involving the couple. Many wonder if the police could have prevented this tragedy.
A DUI charge in Colorado comes with numerous inconveniences, among them the possible loss of your driving privileges through the DMV following an administrative hearing. What does that process look like? How long does the revocation last? Is there a way to challenge the DMV revocation? Read on for our free legal advice!
With more people out of work come more unemployment fraud cases. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says 2020 was a record-breaking year for these. We take a look here at the unique features of this type of offense and tell you what to expect if you or someone close to you is being charged.
