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When there is suspected domestic violence, a protection order often comes into play. Also known as a restraining order, this protects the victim from the accused perpetrator.There are different types of protection orders, and two are civil and mandatory. The individual who receives one of these orders must follow its instructions or face certain...

Not all crimes carry the same gravity of consequences. However, even relatively minor infractions could cause you some long-lasting repercussions. Jail time may seem like the most serious consequence of criminal charges. However, there are many other long-term consequences that do not go into effect until after you have served your sentence. ProbationEven if you do not...

People who are under the age of 21 could find themselves in serious trouble if they face an arrest for possession or attempted use of a fake ID. This offense is not a felony, but it may carry multiple negative consequences that may make it difficult for people to achieve their goals. Young adults contending...

The unfortunate reality of having a criminal record is that many felons face discrimination when they try to get a job. While companies claim to welcome individuals with a record, the harsh reality is that many of those same companies turn applicants away at the earliest sign of a criminal past.Convicted felons that want...

Felony crimes are much more serious than misdemeanors and can impact your life in multiple ways. There are some crimes on the books that may be either misdemeanors or felonies depending on mitigating circumstances and DUI is one of them.If the courts are charging you with a potential DUI, it is vital that you...

If you own a cannabis dispensary ID checks are critical for the survival of your business. The sale of tobacco and liquor has always caused a need for ID checks, but there are reasons to be even more careful.According to the Coloradoan, minors cannot be present where any products or plants are visible. ID...

You have probably wondered how long someone could go to prison for an act of theft. Stealing money or property is a very broad area of law and can involve differing levels of punishment. Some sentences are light but other punishments may deprive you of much of your freedom. A major factor in driving up...

In many cases, a felony conviction for DUI could result in your spending the next five years in jail. According to a 9Wants to Know investigation, however, one-third of individuals with felony DUI convictions stayed out of prison.Instead of incarceration, you may have a chance to attend a substance abuse treatment program and receive...

Accusations of domestic abuse and violence are always troubling. Along with the feelings of the victim, the accused also faces serious consequences if found guilty of the charges against them. If there are questions about the accuracy of the accusations or mitigating circumstances, the stakes are even higher. If you have been accused of domestic...

If the police are charging you with drunk driving, it is likely that a key piece of evidence is a breathalyzer reading. In fact, in some cases, the entire DUI case hinges on a breathalyzer reading.Breathalyzer results are very similar to radar gun results. It is entirely possible to contest breathalyzer results in certain...

Few things can ruin your fun trip to Breckenridge faster than a DUI or DWAI stop. To determine if you have a blood alcohol concentration above Colorado’s legal limit, the officer who stopped you may have asked you to breathe into a testing device.While DUI breath test results are usually admissible in court, they...

You have probably heard of the term “disorderly conduct,” but do you know how the law applies to it in Colorado? Disorderly conduct covers a variety of behaviors and can result in either petty offense or misdemeanor charges. The definition of disorderly conductAccording to FindLaw, disorderly conduct applies to situations where someone breaches the peace either deliberately, consciously...