Many consequences can occur when found guilty of a DUI in Colorado. You can go to jail. You are required to pay fines and even lose your license. But one consequence only a few people think about or may need to learn about is being ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed on your…
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The state of Colorado allows those victims of domestic violence to protect themselves long-term from someone they consider to be abusive. That something is called a permanent protection order. What is a permanent protection order, and is it possible to have it dropped if you are the person named in the order? That’s a tricky…
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When most people think of criminal records, they think they come about by being arrested, charged, and ultimately found guilty of a crime. However, that’s not entirely accurate. While it is true that you will have a criminal record after being found guilty of a crime, you also will have a criminal record if: you…
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Many people use social media to stay connected in this day and age. There’s no doubt that there are very positive things about all the connectedness people share online, but there are dangers too – dangers like legal troubles if you share too much. Police pay attention to social media posts and will seize an…
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For many families, getting together on holidays like Thanksgiving involves good food and drinks. When children reach a certain age, it can be tempting to let them sample the alcohol, but should you? Legally, are you allowed that? It is illegal in Colorado for people under the age of 21 to drink or possess alcohol.…
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When most people think of a deadly or dangerous weapon, they envision a gun or knife – even a baseball bat. But most people’s minds don’t go to a car. Can a car be a dangerous weapon in a Colorado assault? Yes, it can. Anything used to kill or injure another person can have a…
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It’s unfortunate that the mistakes people sometimes make stick around to haunt them. A criminal record is like a ghost from the past, never letting you forget and creating roadblocks to a brighter future. In Colorado, being arrested gets you a criminal record, whether or not you are ever charged or found guilty – and…
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Crimes against property in the state of Colorado include things such as robbery, receiving stolen property, theft, and burglary. Shoplifting is also considered a property crime and also happens to be one of the most common. Even a first offense of shoplifting can land you in serious legal trouble, depending on the value of the…
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Bar fights can really put a damper on the fun you’re out having, especially when you or someone in your party is involved. Additionally, there are legal consequences that many people don’t think about in the heat of the moment. In Colorado, if a person gets injured in a bar fight, the individual who inflicted…
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Theft is a crime taken very seriously in the state of Colorado, but it’s not a crime where one-size-fits-all penalties are slapped on each person who is convicted. In fact, there are a lot of nuances involved with theft charges in the state. In Colorado, the value of the property taken, the circumstances of the…
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