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As a Colorado resident who is intending to go to college and relying on scholarships or financial aid to do so, a DUI-related conviction can throw your plans into chaos. We at the Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. are here to discuss how a DUI conviction can impact your scholarships or financial aid.The...

When a police officer drives away, leaving you on a Colorado road with a traffic ticket in hand, it is not the final word on whether you have to pay the ticket. You still have options to fight it. Sometimes what you do immediately after an officer gives you a ticket can have an...

When a person commits a violent, aggressive or threatening act against another, the state of Colorado will, upon the request of the victim, issue a protective order. A protection order, per § 18-6-803.5 as outlined by WomensLaw.org, is an order that prohibits the restrained person from engaging in certain conduct that would pose an...

While many states maintain a legal blood alcohol content limit of 0.08%, Colorado drivers receive penalties for BAC of 0.05% or higher when operating a vehicle. This latter charge, driving while ability impaired, carries the same penalties as driving under the influence, except for the first offense.Explore the potential consequences of DWAI and DUI...

With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, it is important that you understand your rights regarding DUI checkpoints. Fortunately for you, Colorado’s procedures for setting up DUI checkpoints are fairly friendly to the general public. The Colorado Department of Transportation details those procedures in depth.First and foremost, the state has strict criteria for...

After a felony conviction in Colorado, your immediate concerns are likely to be your sentence, which may include prison time. Obviously, that is most pressing, but after serving your sentence, you need to be aware of lasting consequences of your conviction. You do not just receive the sentence the court hands down. The law...

You probably have seen on the news an announcement of an upcoming DUI checkpoint somewhere in or around Breckenridge. When you see this announcement, you may think how silly it is to tell everyone there is a checkpoint. How will law enforcement catch anyone driving drunk if everyone knows where they are? This is...

Although recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase marijuana products at a dispensary in the state. Like liquor stores, dispensaries contend with shoppers who attempt to get around these laws with a fake ID.Whether you are a Colorado resident or tourist, a fake ID conviction...

It may seem like someone who overdoses on heroine should get a criminal charge in Colorado. However, that is not how the law works. Obviously, this person has used drugs and has the drugs in his or her system, so why does law enforcement not immediately take them from the hospital and lock them...

If you are like many drivers, you may feel like there is never a Colorado police officer around when someone cuts you off in traffic or runs you off the road. However, when you are driving along, minding your own business, suddenly a cop is pulling you over.Do you know what to do to...

Should you ever be the recipient of a temporary restraining order (TRO), it is important for you to know the rules you must follow. Claiming ignorance after violating the rules of a TRO will not help your case in front of a judge. It will only make matters worse. You need to follow every single...

Facing a criminal charge in Colorado is never an easy circumstance, even if you have been charged with a crime in the past. Each charge is different, and the way you fight the charges differs based on the type of crime committed and the charge levied against you. So, how does a felony differ from...