If you are facing DUI charges, you likely have various concerns and responsibilities. From taking steps to obtain a temporary driving permit to preparing for court in order to secure a more favorable end result, DUI charges bring up many concerns for people across...
Year: 2020
How does Colorado define criminal mischief?
Colorado law defines criminal mischief as knowingly damaging someone’s real or personal property. This includes property you own jointly with someone else or property you own in which someone else has a proprietary or posssessory interest. FindLaw explains that...
Defending yourself against embezzlement charges
If you own a Colorado business with partners or work for a company in a capacity that involves financial information or cash, and an error occurs, you can face criminal charges. Embezzlement is among the most misunderstood types of fraud and a conviction could...
What to expect at a student conduct meeting
When you attend school at the University of Colorado in Boulder, you agree to follow a particular Student Code of Conduct. If you act in a manner that violates any of the terms in the code of conduct, you may have to take part in a conduct meeting. During the meeting,...
Do you have to disclose a DUI on your FAFSA?
While it is an excellent place to earn a bachelor’s degree, the University of Colorado in Boulder is not exactly inexpensive. If you are a resident, you can expect to pay roughly $12,500 in annual tuition. As an out-of-state student, you may need to come up with...
How many points can you have before your license is suspended?
Accruing points on your Colorado driver's license means you may pay much more for insurance than you would otherwise. It may, too, mean that the state suspends your license for a period, depending on how many points you get from speeding or other traffic tickets....
What is a misdemeanor?
When going through the criminal justice system, understanding the terminology is vital. There are three major categories of crime in most U.S. jurisdictions: “infractions,” “misdemeanors” and “felonies.” The categories typically determine how much jail time is...
Pointing out the potential margin of error with breath tests
Were one to poll people in Colorado as to their perceptions of a drunk driving offense, many might describe a scene of a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. Indeed, the number ".08" (which represents the legal...
Workers’ and employers’ perspectives on workplace theft
Workplace theft, also known as non-cash fraud, occurs when employees take items from their place of employment, such as food, supplies and equipment, for use at home. The Society for Human Resource Management cites data from a study by the Association of Certified...
Ignition interlock devices may endanger lives
In Colorado, courts require the installation and monitoring of an ignition interlock device for anyone convicted of drunk driving. Understanding what an ignition interlock device is and how it works will increase user’s awareness of the dangers associated with the...