If asked to make a list of violent crimes, you might name crimes like assault, robbery, and murder. Kidnapping probably didn’t make your list. Yet, under certain circumstances, kidnapping in Colorado can be considered a violent crime. If a kidnapping charge is elevated to a crime of violence, the penalties are often more severe. In…
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Theft is one of the most broadly defined crimes in the legal system. Anything from shoplifting a pack of gum to embezzling millions from a corporation is considered theft of some type. Although theft of any kind is a serious crime, this is especially true when the stolen assets are valuable. The penalties for different…
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In Colorado, making threats of violence is usually something that will result in a misdemeanor charge. Yet it’s still possible to be charged with a felony when you don’t even have physical contact with another person. It’s called menacing and there are three instances of menacing under Colorado law that could land you in some…
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In many circumstances, a minor does not face the same penalties for criminal acts as adults do for the same crime. This is largely due to the fact that juveniles are given a more of a chance to reform and change their ways – and deserve a second chance for mistakes they make before they’re…
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COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the world. Nowhere is that truer than in our court systems. In Colorado, the courts have slowed down to a snail’s pace. Everything from criminal trials to getting married by the Justice of the Peace has been impacted. The problem is that most people don’t take the time…
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In Colorado, there are different criteria for different sexual crimes. While at first glance unlawful sexual contact and sexual assault may seem very similar, there are some major differences between them. Charges for sex crimes in Colorado can differ vastly depending on specific factors that each case presents. The two general groups for sex crimes…
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Domestic violence impacts the households of millions of Americans each year. Being accused of crimes against your family is serious. It is not uncommon for a divorce to follow these kinds of allegations. Know you aren’t alone in the confusion. When you are facing a crisis involving domestic violence accusations, there are some very important…
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If you’ve been arrested for a crime in Colorado, then you may need a criminal defense attorney. An attorney that specializes in an area of criminal defense relevant to your charges can help ensure you have the resources and the guidance you need as your case is processed. For these reasons, when you hire a…
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Governments around the country have had to quickly adapt to how they handle crime due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In some areas, this means releasing low-level offenders to prevent transmission in jails. In other places, police are reducing arrests of low-level crimes. In the state of Colorado, one of the ways police are reducing the…
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Drunk or drugged driving in Colorado is a serious offense, but it’s not always as black and white as people assume. Depending on the circumstances, driving while ability impaired (DWAI) or driving under the influence (DUI) or can be charged – and each has different penalties as well as defenses. Here’s what you need to…
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