BOULDER COLORADO LEGAL BLOG
What is the difference between reckless and careless driving?
You might not take reckless driving or careless driving seriously until you face criminal charges for one or the other. However, both are traffic offenses that can incur points on your license, fines and sometimes imprisonment. When talking about serious traffic...
What a prosecutor must prove for a money laundering conviction
Proving money laundering comes with its unique complexity because conviction requires three different layers of activity. A prosecutor must show proof of all three actions for a jury to convict. An allegation of funds received from a wrongful pursuit could result in a...
What are the three degrees of burglary?
Criminal charges like burglary impact you in the immediate term and, if considered severe enough, into your life. It can affect your chance of employment and may result in jail time and massive fines. Your job, if facing these charges, is to learn as much as you can...
4 types of property crime
So far in 2020, reported property crimes in the city of Denver have numbered 11,557, according to The Denver Post. This averages to 74.6 per day and 2,266 per month. The actual number of reported property crimes for the most recent month was higher than average at...
What makes white collar crimes different?
There are two general categories of crime: white collar and blue collar. The term "blue collar" is not a formal legal term. It is a layman's term to describe the types of crimes you would probably think about more often, such as violent or property crimes. Blue collar...
How much does insurance increase after a Colorado DUI?
A Colorado drunk driving conviction has the potential to cost you a large amount of money once you factor in all related expenses, and some off those expenses may stay with you for years. In addition to having to pay fines and other expenditures related to the...
DUI charges during a divorce
Those who are dealing with the end of their marriage often have many different hurdles to work through, such as high levels of anxiety, depression and even financial strain. Unfortunately, this causes some people to make poor choices or behave abnormally. For example,...
Moving forward after a criminal charge
Criminal activity in Colorado affects all perpetrators differently depending on the crime, its effect on people and the aftermath of the behavior that happened. People charged with a crime have the potential to move forward, but reaching that point requires personal...
What to do when an officer pulls you over
It can be stressful when a police officer pulls you over, especially if you do not think you have violated traffic laws. Knowing your rights and how to handle this type of situation can help you keep your cool. Take these steps when law enforcement makes...
Driving suspensions and points in Colorado
If you live and are licensed to drive in Colorado, it is important for you to understand how the state tracks your driving violation history. Even the safest, most responsible drivers may receive traffic violations from time to time. Every single violation has the...
