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Your DUI: How an officer can stop and arrest you
If you’re stopped and have to take a field sobriety test, you’re going to want to consider the ways you can defend yourself if you’re found to be intoxicated. There are a few times when the police can pull you over, and it’s also important to know when the stop wasn’t legal. For instance,...
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Domestic violence: The statistics
It’s true that domestic violence is an epidemic within the United States, but it’s also true that many people are accused of being involved in domestic violence disputes without actually having committed a crime. Whether it’s someone trying to get back at someone else or a misunderstood situation coming to light, not all charges...
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You can fight drug charges and work toward a reduced sentence
Heroin is a serious drug that is illegal throughout the United States. The drug is illegal in both state and federal laws, so if you’re caught with it, you need to have a strong defense for your actions. Possessing heroin is a Class 3 felony the first time you’re caught. If you’re caught with...
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Drinking and driving: Facts about your blood alcohol levels
Are you being accused of drinking and driving? It’s important that you get the chance to defend yourself, and to do that, you need to know everything you can about the laws surrounding drunk driving. With your attorney’s help, you can look at your case, your blood alcohol levels, and even how you’ve been...
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Mandatory minimum sentencing could be eliminated in Colorado
How would you feel if you committed a minor crime but had to have a prison sentence because of a mandatory minimum in your state? It may seem unfair to be grouped with others who have done much more terrible things than you, and that’s what the state of Colorado is considering now. With...
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Marijuana: Defending yourself against drug charges in Colorado
Can you still get in trouble for using marijuana in Colorado, even though it’s legal in the state? The facts indicate that you can, but you have a right to speak with your attorney and defend yourself if you’re accused of drug charges.There is still the potential to get in trouble with the law...
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What are the kinds of dating abuse?
Being accused of domestic violence is a serious concern; you could be facing many potential penalties and your hard-earned reputation could be ruined. What is dating violence, though, and what does it mean to be accused of violence against someone you’re dating? Violence is a misleading word; dating violence isn’t necessarily physical in nature....
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Does insurance cost more after a drunk driving charge?
If you get charged and convicted of driving under the influence, it’s more than just your reputation at stake. Being stopped for a DUI, even if no victims are involved, can change many things in your life. For instance, your insurance rates may sky rocket and you may have trouble getting coverage. To help...
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Homeowner kills robber; law may charge owner for the death
If someone breaks into your home and threatens you, can you kill that person and claim self defense was your only option? Your attorney can step in and help you defend yourself, like in this case. The man in Colorado fatally shot a man who had robbed and restrained him, according to the news...
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Marijuana laws in Colorado: Read the fine print
With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, you may think it’s not possible to be charged for having the drug. That’s not entirely true, though, and some people can still face drug charges for using or possessing the drug. If you’re accused of giving the drug to a child or carrying more than you’re...
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Woman’s body brews alcohol; drunk driving charge dropped
Not everyone who is arrested for drink driving is charged or convicted of the crime, particularly when there’s a good reason to dismiss the case. You may be able to have charges against you dropped or penalties lowered with the help of your attorney, too. In this case, a charge was dropped because of...
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Parents and domestic violence: The risks during divorce
If you’re accused of domestic assault or violence, the best thing you can do for yourself is to learn about the laws in Colorado. This is particularly true if you live in a home with children; children in Colorado are protected by laws that state they have a right to visit and live in...
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