There is no shortage of criminal convictions in the state of Colorado. Some of these are for minor offenses, and others are quite serious. Whatever the case, the penalties given can be quite severe. However, what if a person could obtain a plea agreement even after a...
An arrest for burglary can take anyone by surprise in Colorado. It is possible to fight these charges, however, and there are several defenses that might be used. Elements of burglary Although burglary is usually thought of as a theft offense, it’s more than that;...
A geofence warrant is sometimes referred to as a keyword warrant because it seeks to find the perpetrators of a crime based on their digital footprint. In other words, police in Colorado and elsewhere are trying to use keyword search, location or data to link a person...
There are a number of potential consequences to getting a DUI in Colorado. For instance, you could be subject to jail time, a fine or the loss of your driving privileges. You could also be subject to the loss of any security clearances obtained as a member of the...
The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies to crime and punishment. Recent polls in the United States show that voters want a focus on crime prevention. The belief is that it makes sense to deter crime across the US, including in...
Prosecutors in Colorado and around the country often ask forensic scientists to present evidence in criminal trials because they know that juries find their testimony compelling. While scientific techniques like fingerprint and DNA analysis are based on solid science...
Living can become a struggle if you lose your job in Colorado and find it challenging to pay for housing. Unfortunately, your problems can worsen if you try living in your car when this act is illegal. Your financial struggles may spiral into a deeper hole if you get...
In Colorado, it’s possible to face criminal trespass charges for illegally entering or remaining on another person’s property. Unfortunately, some people are wrongfully charged with this offense. These are the state’s laws on criminal trespass. Understanding criminal...
Getting a DUI is bad for anyone living in Colorado, but it’s particularly troubling when your entire career is on the line. Such is the case for pilots as well as many other professionals in the transit and transportation industries. Anyone who wants to fly a plane...
Fraud can occur in a number of different circumstances during the sale and purchase of a Colorado home. Many people have heard of fraud that involves sellers, such as failure to disclose and breach of duty. However, several types of fraud may be perpetrated by buyers,...
