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Driving under the influence is a serious issue that results in thousands of deaths per year in Colorado and the rest of the country. People make mistakes. Some people make the same mistake more than once. A felony charge for driving under the influence (DUI) comes when a person has been charged with the...

The state of Colorado takes drinking and driving very seriously. Every year, law enforcement authorities arrest numerous individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol, many of whom are underage. What do state laws have to say about underage DUI?Colorado, like all other states, has zero tolerance laws when it comes to underage drinkers. What does...

Diversion programs are becoming more common these days in Colorado and beyond for certain criminal offenders and certain crimes. Most people who are eligible for a diversion program are those who are facing a criminal charge for the first time. Let’s take a look at diversion programs and how you can avoid a trial,...

If you are ever arrested for a drug crime in Colorado, it’s important to understand the charge levied against you as well as the possible penalties associated with said crime. One of the most commonly charged drug crimes in Colorado is possession with intent to distribute. This is a serious crime that can wind...

A 48-year-old woman, who happens to be a former councilwoman and a mother of four, made headlines recently for her domestic violence arrest after an altercation with her spouse at their Colorado Springs home. According to the police, officers were called to the couple’s home in the middle of the night by the husband...

Colorado residents are familiar with the annual The Heat Is On campaign, during which police attempt to really crack down on drunk driving. This usually leads to a notable spike in arrest numbers. While there was a spike this year, it was far smaller than it has been in previous years. Not nearly as...

If you are like many in Colorado, social media is important to you. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others allow you to connect with friends and family, meet people with similar interests, and share the things that are important to you. Did you know that someone else may be lurking among the friends and contacts...

If you have had encounters with Colorado police, you may know that they have clever methods of obtaining the information they want. This may include asking leading questions or suggesting negative consequences if you fail to cooperate. One line over which law enforcement may not step is arresting you without probable cause.Understanding the concept...

If you’re getting drug tested and you’re worried that you may not pass it, you might start wondering how long the drugs are actually going to stay in your system. Are they going to show up on that test?There are many factors to consider here, such as your age, height, weight and metabolism. Naturally,...

There are many benefits to living in Colorado. Besides the natural beauty all around, Colorado offers freedoms that many other states do not. Nevertheless, these liberties do not mean you are living in a lawless state. In fact, Colorado ranks 11th among the states with the strictest laws and penalties for drunk driving.If you...

Imagine this situation: Your partner abuses you on a regular basis. Finally, you’ve had enough and you use physical violence to protect yourself. However, your partner then calls the police, says that you are the one who initiated the violence and tries to have you arrested. As you can imagine, this puts you in...

A police officer in Colorado has found himself in a bit of legal trouble after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The arrest happened just a few days before Christmas, on December 21. According to reports, a sergeant with the Breckenridge Police Department saw a car driving down the road...