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You’ve heard of entrapment, but what does the term really mean in a court of law?TV shows have glamorized the idea of undercover agents, but sometimes placing someone directly into the scene of a crime changes its outcome. It means that an officer doesn’t just witness a crime by being in the right place...

As adults we take the internet for granted. The quick connection to the rest of the world and the volumes of data at our fingertips is a way of life, and something we can control. But for kids and teenagers, it’s part of a larger world where they’re still trying to find where they...

Fake IDs have a long history for teenagers in America, from sitcom plots to McLovin punch lines, but they often leave out the legal aftermath. A fake ID is a fake government document, not just a membership card to purchase beer or, in Colorado, marijuana.And forging government documents is a big deal.In a society...

There are times when you can plead and receive lesser penalties for felonies; sometimes time between charges and convictions can play a role, too. If you’re accused of driving under the influence, for instance, you may be able to receive a lesser penalty if it’s been 10 years or longer since your last charge...

If you’ve been accused of drunk driving or a drug crime, you know that you need to defend yourself. If you don’t, you could be accused and convicted of a crime with penalties that you may have otherwise avoided with a proper defense. Colorado law prohibits the use of a vehicle when a person...

False accusations of any kind are a crime in and of themselves, but it’s often found that people falsely accused of things like domestic violence don’t opt to prosecute the person who falsely accused them. Why is this? Why shouldn’t you seek out compensation when someone dredges your reputation through lies and deceit? You...

Can you mail cannabis through the U.S. Postal Service? What is the real risk of sending it via the mail? With some states beginning to legalize the plant, this could become a concern for many in the future, as you could be accused of drug trafficking. If that happens, you and your attorney should...

Defending yourself against a rape or sexual assault allegation can be daunting; even if you know you’re innocent, having these accusations against you can seriously impact your life. You could see a distance grow between you and your friends or family, your employer may put you on probation or you could even lose your...

Looking drunk doesn’t always mean a person is. There are many medical conditions that make individuals look like they’re intoxicated, even though they haven’t had a drop. For instance, ataxia, which is a genetic disorder, can make you lose your coordination and slur your speech. This is a progressive disease, which means it will...

First-degree murder is the most wicked of all homicides in Colorado, which is why it has such a heavy penalty. Many kinds of killings can be considered first-degree murders, but the thing they have in common is that they were deliberate and carried out with malicious intent. If you’ve been accused of committing murder,...

There are times when everyone of legal age takes home beer or alcohol in their vehicles. There are times when you may carry alcohol home from the store. These actions aren’t crimes, but they can quickly get you in trouble if the containers are open. Open container laws are specifically designed to stop individuals...

Is it fair to penalize someone who is not mentally sound for a crime, no matter how heinous? If you’re not aware of what you’re doing or that it’s wrong, how can you be charged for that act? This can be a solid defense, particularly if you struggle with mental health concerns. In this...