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Many situations in life can have long-lasting negative repercussions. Facing drug charges is definitely one of them. Whether you are among thousands of others in Colorado who struggle with drug addiction or have made some poor choices and became involved with activities you later regretted, or you believe you’ve been the victim of a...

People do not always know the individuals they marry quite as well as they think they do. What if your spouse turns out to be a career criminal? If the law catches up with your spouse, could you also get arrested? There are cases where this has happened, especially if the other spouse was...

Elderly individuals often take prescription medications. In many cases, they are also on a fixed income. They may be retired, living off of savings, Social Security and the like. Some reports have indicated that this combination can make it more likely that they will sell their medications illegally. It is a way to make...

Colorado laws and federal laws take a strong stand against the use of illegal drugs or the improper use of prescription medications. If you are facing drug charges of any kind, you would be wise to take steps to understand the charges against you and the specific defense strategies you could employ for your...

It’s an evolutionary trait that people like to put themselves in a position of rank. We constantly compare ourselves to those around us. It’s a natural tendency. Scientists recently conducted a study that indicates people even judge their own level of intoxication in this manner. They look at how other people around them are...

If you are convicted of domestic violence and someone takes a protection order out against you, do you lose your right to possess firearms in Colorado? In addition to not being allowed to buy more firearms, do you have to turn in guns that you already own? You do. This law has been on...

When you first learned you’d be facing criminal charges in Colorado, you may have worried what the ultimate outcome of your situation would be. Depending on the circumstances, you may have a lot at stake. Perhaps jail time is a potential consequence if a judge hands down a conviction. It’s only natural you’d be...

The Lime scooters all over Denver right now have raised a very important question that all Colorado residents need to consider: Can you get a DUI on a scooter? You absolutely can if it is one of the Lime scooters, which are motorized, or a similar vehicle. They’re an easy, cheap new means of...

Spanking children has long been a disciplinary tactic, although it is much more controversial today than it once was. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) tells parents never to do it, no matter the reason. Why have they taken this stance? One reason is that researchers claim children who had to endure...

After a night out with friends, you may have chosen to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after a few drinks. You felt fine, so you likely believed that your driving abilities were not impaired. However, if a police officer has a reason to stop your vehicle and suspects intoxication, you could face...

You did not have that many drinks, and you felt like you should still be well below the legal limit. However, the police gave you a breath test and said your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.09. You’re now facing DUI charges, and you do not understand how. Then you start thinking about exactly...

Even though the state has not banned them and nothing has been done on the federal level, the city of Boulder proceeded with a ban. The Boulder City Council recently got to vote on it, and it passed unanimously. Certainly, that does not mean it will stand indefinitely. Even before it passed, legal action...