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You are accused of domestic violence and your spouse takes out a restraining order against you. Nothing has been proven yet, but you know that you have to follow the order since violating it is a crime, even if you are later cleared of all of the original charges.You know the basics. Do not...

Colorado may have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, but that does not mean that its other drug laws don’t remain in effect. The state diligently prosecutes people for drug crimes, and even if you are just visiting, you become subject to them when you crossed the state line.Perhaps you injured yourself while skiing...

A man from Colorado will avoid jail time after being involved in a deadly DUI accident. The accident happened in 2017. He attempted to make a left turn, but he turned in front of another man on a motorcycle. The crash killed the motorcyclist. He was just 25 years old at the time. According...

Prom season is here, and police departments in Colorado are getting ready. They know that prom often leads to parties, drink and driving. They’re paying extra attention to see if they can catch those who may drive under the influence, especially when they are underage. One trooper said that prom did not just lead...

If you were to list your favorite things about Colorado, many of its recreational amenities might come to mind. If you happen to be an avid skier, then the state’s expansive slopes may be at the top of your favorite things list. Perhaps you enjoy living in Colorado because of laws that allow you...

Have you ever experienced a time in your life when a seemingly routine or benign situation suddenly snowballed into a very serious problem? Such circumstances can be devastating under certain conditions. For instance, what if you are driving home after a social gathering at a friend’s house and forgot that one of your headlights...

Many domestic violence calls come in after a momentary lapse in judgment, often due to an emotional outburst. A discussion turns into an argument and then one person lashes out. They regret it forever, but it’s too late by then. To help you avoid this situation entirely, here are eight anger management tips: Talk...

Resisting arrest sounds dramatic: Throwing punching, running away and physically trying to stop the police from taking you into custody. But is it really that straightforward? Could something minor leave you facing charges for resisting arrest, even if you do not feel like that’s what you were doing? Possibly. Experts warn that police officers...

Drunk driving charges can bring a host of significant penalties that can have a severely negative impact on your life. You know that it is important to fight the charges against you, but you may not know where to start. It is always beneficial to understand how DUI traffic stops work in Colorado in order to determine...

When you get arrested, it can feel like you have no rights at all. The police just do whatever they want. They’re intimidating and clearly in charge, and you are forced to go along with it. The reality, though, is that you still have rights. It doesn’t matter how intimidating the officers are or...

You likely did not plan on becoming a drug addict at any point in your life. From a young age, you may have known that certain substances could have detrimental effects on your body and life overall. Of course, you could have found yourself pressured into trying a substance “just once,” turning to drugs...

You’ve been accused of abuse by a family member. You know you didn’t do anything wrong, and you think the other person has an ulterior motive. For instance, perhaps your spouse is using the accusations as a way to get full custody of the children during divorce. You may feel outraged at these accusations,...