Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime that thousands of Americans are charged with each year. Most people know that a breathalyzer test is an essential piece of evidence in these cases. People driving erratically and unsafely can still be charged with a...
Year: 2022
SCOTUS to decide if juror bias gets defendant a Sixth Amendment reprieve
Bias can be a belief that is preconceived regardless of the facts. It is a type of prejudice--or something that is pre-judged--and may have a negative impact on the outcome of a decision. It can taint a process and render it unfair. When present in the mind of a...
The diversity of healthcare fraud
Healthcare is an expensive system, resulting in many cases of fraud that are difficult or impossible to prevent. The prevalence of healthcare fraud has allowed it to evolve into subtypes, such as upcoding and unbundling. In Colorado, medical professionals and fraud...
What happens at the police station after a DUI arrest?
No one in Colorado expects to be stopped by police and arrested for driving under the influence. However, if you have consumed alcohol or drugs and then got behind the wheel, it could happen. This is what to expect at the police station after you are taken into...
What are the statistics and trends for DUI in 2022?
Car accidents stemming from driving under the influence seriously impact residents of Colorado and elsewhere. This year alone, there have been many arrests, injuries and deaths from DUI-related crashes. This is a rundown of the statistics and trends for DUI in 2022....
Staying calm when stopped for a DUI
In the event that you're stopped by a police officer in Colorado for the suspicion of driving under the influence, it's important to try to stay calm without exhibiting behaviors that could result in more charges. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that can sometimes...
Stealing and underlying issues
If you take something that isn't yours, then it's considered stealing in Colorado. This could be an act that's as simple as a child taking a toy from someone else or something as significant as taking high-priced items from a store. Even though any form of stealing is...
A closer look at the insanity defense in Colorado
In Colorado, even if you committed a crime, the judge can give the verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. In other cases, the court might alter the sentencing if you can prove that you were mentally impaired while committing the crime. The meaning of insanity in...
White collar crime
White-collar crime in Colorado refers to a crime that is financial and does not involve violence. These crimes include fraud, securities violations, and similar matters. Although they are nonviolent, their scale can be large. The nature of white collar crime Most...
What are the heroin laws in Colorado?
Most Colorado residents won’t need to understand the heroin laws in their state. It’s a drug considered taboo by most of society and, outside of it being illegal, the average person wouldn’t know much about it. Still, there are serious consequences for those who use,...