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People who are being investigated for criminal charges sometimes learn that their case is going to go before a grand jury. This means that a group of people will review the evidence in the case to determine whether the prosecution has a reasonably sufficient case against them or not.If the grand jury determines that...

While Colorado’s relaxed drug laws are good news for consumers of soft recreational substances like cannabis, the legality of consumption does not extend to driving. In other words, it is best not to eat or smoke any form of tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, whenever in a vehicle.When a police officer pulls...

Those convicted for serious felonies like murder or felony DUI typically face harsh penalties in Colorado. For example, a first-degree assault conviction could result in up to 24 years of imprisonment.When dealing with law enforcement, you could accidentally implicate yourself in a crime, even when not already under suspicion. Say that the police pull...

It is understandable that you may attach some dread to the process of going to court for criminal charges. However, the possible ramifications of failing to comply with an order to appear should be a far more worrisome prospect.If you are facing criminal charges, you have to be present when a court hears your...

Each year, many people make false accusations of violence or abuse against their partners. Some do it to gain control or prevent someone from leaving them. Others to gain an advantage in child custody matters or to cover up their own actions.If your partner files a complaint to the police, you need to seek...

Colorado law classifies the intentional nonpayment of an employee’s wages worth at least $2,000 as a felony theft offense. As noted by Construction Dive, nonpayment may include paying employees late or deducting unauthorized expenses.An employer may generally deduct costs for tools, materials and transportation from employees with their consent. In some cases, a small...

If you are facing drug charges, your life could unravel in various ways. Aside from financial penalties, you could have a shattered reputation, lose friends and lose your job. Even seemingly minor charges, such as those involving the possession of drug paraphernalia, can result in harsh repercussions.Moreover, some people are wrongly accused of drug-related...

An arrest record follows a person around for years. Many companies require a disclosure of any criminal arrests and convictions before hiring new employees. A background check may wind up keeping a person from advancing.Getting a record expunged may help. A person may petition the court to erase all evidence of a criminal record,...

Colorado has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation. The charge of DUI results from having a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or above. The state also has Driving While Ability Impaired. The police may charge you with a DWAI if you drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.05 to...

The phrase “You are being arrested for assault and battery” appears so often in criminal dramas that many people believe that these are the same crimes. In fact, the laws surrounding assault and battery are different depending on what state you are in.In Colorado, assault and battery are two distinct crimes, although, according to...

If your teen engages in what the law considers a “harmful activity” for his or her development, he or she may face status offense charges. A status offense is an activity that is not illegal in its own right but rather, becomes illegal when the person who engages in it is not of legal...

You might be in the process of applying for a job or law enforcement may approach you on suspicion that you have illegal drugs in your possession. Whatever the situation, a drug test may be in your future. While a test might show that you have not ingested illegal substances, it could cause you...