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DNA is often the key evidence in a criminal case. It is scientific and holds a lot of weight to provide solid proof.While many hold DNA evidence in high esteem, The Atlantic explains that this evidence is losing its ability to provide accurate proof in some situations.The problemThe issue with DNA evidence is that...

Trespassing can be a serious offense. Aside from violating the sanctity of property belonging to someone else, a trespasser may want to commit other crimes after entering a home or building. In such cases, a Colorado prosecutor may seek a trespassing charge that rises to the level of a felony.According to FindLaw, the circumstances...

If you visit Colorado—whether you pass through on your way to another state or you travel to the state for a getaway—you will probably spend some time enjoying the scenery on Colorado’s roadways. However, if the authorities charge you with driving under the influence (DUI) while you are in the state, the impact of...

A person in Colorado arrested for a suspected driving under the influence charge may be required to install and use an ignition interlock device in order to regain their driving privileges.The IID aims to prevent repeat impaired driving events by keeping a lock on a vehicle’s ignition until the driver passes a breath test.Colorado’s...

Previous posts on this blog share a good deal of information about breath testing to determine intoxication. Yet one question that you (along with many of those that come to see us here at the Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C.) may have is why would law enforcement officials choose to test your breath...

On the way home from a celebration for your cousin and his new job, a police officer pulled you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. You had a glass of wine with your steak dinner and your Aunt Amy’s chocolate chip cookies for dessert. How will all this affect your breath...

Most people relate a DUI to driving while drunk, but drivers can get a DUI without having a sip of alcohol. That is because DUI stands for driving under the influence, so anything that negatively influences driving abilities can result in this charge.Many people take prescription drugs for a variety of issues, but not...

The death penalty is a controversial topic, and its use has had its ups and downs throughout history with the U.S. Supreme Court even banning it at one point. The current state of affairs leaves the choice to use it or not up to the states. According to NBC News, Colorado made the decision in...

If you are planning a trip to Breckenridge, you are probably looking forward to exploring everything the area has to offer. In addition to breathtaking views and unparalleled mountain biking, Breckenridge has a few dispensaries where you can pick up some recreational marijuana. Colorado law allows residents and non-residents to purchase a limited amount of recreational...

When facing criminal charges, you must answer to the charges. If you plead not guilty, then you will go to trial and the prosecution will have to use evidence to prove you guilty to the judge or jury. The alternative is a guilty plea, but there are different types of guilty pleas that you...

You never put your hands on your significant other, yet you find yourself in handcuffs facing domestic violence charges. Does the accusation hold any legal merit? The Office on Women’s Health examines emotional and verbal abuse. Understand how your words and actions can prove just as harmful as physical blows. Signs of emotional abuse Constantly contacting your significant...

Colorado law enforcement may pull over your vehicle based on observable signs of a traffic violation or unusual driving behavior. Swerving or stopping unnecessarily may attract an officer’s attention. What happens next could have a significant effect on your driving privileges. A first-time offense with a high blood alcohol content level may result in at...