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When looking at why people commit crimes and what influences them to do so repeatedly, one thing researchers have settled on is that many so-called “career criminals” share specific personality traits. While every individual is unique and the level of contribution from a specific trait differs from one person to the next, these traits...

No one wants to see the red and blue flashing lights of a Colorado police car in his or her rear view mirror as this typically signifies that the officer is attempting to conduct a traffic stop. If you pull over, you may think that all you need to do is be polite and...

Are you wondering who is most likely to drive under the influence in Colorado? A recent study just asked the same question, and statistics showed that male drivers in their 20s outrank all other groups when it comes to impaired driving.The study, which was carried out by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, looked...

If you are considering self-defense as a counter to assault charges, it is important to understand exactly what makes a physical altercation permissible as self-defense. One of the key components is a reasonable fear that someone else is going to do you harm. In some cases, this is obvious. If someone strikes you during...

Addiction and drug crimes often go hand in hand. The disease of addiction can be incredibly hard to break without professional medical assistance. Treatment, some argue, can solve a lot of the drug crime issues in the United States more effectively than other methods of punishment. If someone has to pay a fine or...

Colorado is not isolated from the many emotional, physical and legal problems sparked by heroin. While this state is known for its leniency regarding certain drugs, you’re likely aware that heroin, in all its forms and uses, remains illegal throughout the nation.If prosecutors charge you with a crime in connection with manufacturing, possessing, buying,...

False convictions put innocent people behind bars. They’re one of the worst mistakes the court system can make, and the whole system is designed to avoid them. However, they still happen. In most cases, the reason is that an eyewitness makes an inaccurate statement. This was found in a full 75 percent of these...

A man from Colorado is now facing DUI charges after he was involved in an accident out on Black Bear Pass. That road, which stretches from Silverton to Telluride, is a dangerous mountain road that has a lot of steep edges and narrow areas. It is considered a high-clearance road for four-wheel drive vehicles...

Are you an occasional social drinker? Perhaps you enjoy having a nice cold beer or glass of wine when you meet up with friends for a game of cards or to go to a sporting event in your town. Then again, maybe you consume alcohol several times a week as part of your usual...

If you’re like most Colorado drivers, you’ll likely experience a traffic stop at some point in your driving career. Perhaps you’ve already had to pay a fine or two in the past for traveling a bit over a posted speed limit or some other minor infraction. If a police officer pulls you over, it’s...

You think of yourself as a law-abiding citizen. You never knowingly break the law. You do not mind the rules. You are respectful to police officers. When you read about other people getting arrested, you just shake your head, unable to believe it.Many people feel this way, but some experts believe the feeling is...

Back in December, a man in Colorado was arrested after reportedly driving drunk and hitting a cyclist. Reports show that he apparently drove away from the accident scene. He is 42 years old. It took until now for that man’s sentence to be handed down, and it is a great example of how many...