Not every divorce is a drama-fueled spectacle, but even in the most amicable divorces, child custody can be a real sticking point. In Colorado, several child custody determinations exist to make decisions in the best interest of the child. Here’s what you need to know about the allocation of parental responsibilities in Colorado, including what…
It seems as if in 2020, vehicular assault crimes have become a big issue. According to the Denver magazine 5280, six different drivers have hit protestors with their cars this year alone. It looks as if this is something that has become somewhat of a trend among Coloradoans with more people protesting in the streets…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
While stuck at home, you may find you want to turn to marijuana usage to alleviate your boredom. However, it is important to make sure your boredom doesn’t lead to trouble with the law. For medical marijuana users who are quarantined or practicing social distancing in Colorado, House Bill 1234 passed just in the nick…
Many of our clients have emailed or called about whether they have to abide by their current parenting plan during the Coronavirus epidemic. The answer is yes. While there are many uncertainties right now the Courts do not want to see parties’ not keeping to their agreements. If an agreement is made between the parties…
Approximately 1.3 million car accidents occur each year in the United States that are caused by texting and driving. The increased reliance on cell phones or mobile devices for navigation and communication is unfortunately causing a huge increase in auto accidents. These demographics have substantially increased among younger drivers. Texting while driving is a dangerous act…
The Colorado Springs Police Department is running a campaign to reduce deaths from drinking and driving through the holidays. Thanksgiving through the New Year are some of the deadliest days on our roadways. The Colorado Springs Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies from around the state and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to reduce…
