Burglary is a serious charge, and for good reason. This offense is a threat not only to the victim’s valuables but also to the victim’s safety should he or she be home at the time of the break-in. Burglary is always a felony charge in Colorado, with increasing levels of severity depending on aggravating factors.…
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Just as in many other states, Colorado has a self-defense law that allows for the use of force to defend yourself against others. Of course, the right is guided by several principles enshrined in the law, but it does allow for someone to use appropriate force in a situation where they believe they are in…
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Operating a vehicle is a big responsibility. Most of the time, people are able to get where they need to go behind the wheel without incident. Sometimes things go wrong, however, and people get hurt – which puts you at risk of being charged with a crime. An 18-year-old in Colorado Springs found out the…
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Taking another person’s life is the most grievous offense one person can commit against another. However, sometimes these actions are not intentional, but rather a tragic accident. For example, a Colorado Springs woman was recently found shot to death in her apartment. The investigation quickly led to her husband, who had been cleaning his rifle…
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Colorado laws do not look kindly upon those who drive under the influence. However, if it’s your first DUI offense, then the laws can work in your favor. If you’re facing a DUI offense in Colorado, then it’s important to understand the law surrounding DUIs as well as the penalties for first-time offenders. Read on…
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Most internet sex crimes involve using the internet to sexually exploit minors in some way. The most common internet sex crime charge by far is the possession and distribution of child pornography. The use of the internet to groom and lure minor children for sexual exploitation is another common offense. However, you might be surprised…
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Being charged with a crime of violence in Colorado is quite serious — if convicted, you will face mandatory prison time. Should you ever be accused of a violent crime, your first call should be to speak with a violent crime defense attorney. An experienced legal professional will listen to your side of the story,…
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ATMs are literal cash machines that are generally left unattended, so it’s no surprise that they’re a tempting target for both break-ins and financial crimes such as ATM card fraud. However tempting it may seem to be, if you break into an ATM machine in Colorado, you could find yourself in serious legal trouble, facing…
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The coming 2020 election has news outlets abuzz with voters’ rights, perhaps more than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic has made absentee voting and mail-in ballots a hotly debated topic, and the Trump administration’s immigration policies have brought immigrants’ voting rights into the spotlight. However, one topic is ignored every election term, and this one…
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Getting your criminal record sealed can open up whole new worlds to you. Employers and housing can legally discriminate against people with criminal records, so sealing yours can be life-changing. There’s very little in the legal system that’s simple, though, and sealing a criminal record is no different. To get your record sealed, you’ll need…
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