Graffiti is a problem in Colorado and many other states. While some consider it art, it is often illegal and can lead to stiff penalties for the accused. If you have been charged with this crime, educating yourself on the relevant laws is important. The penalties for...
Year: 2023
Defending against false harassment charges
Employers in Colorado are required to make a good faith effort to investigate workplace harassment claims. Therefore, if someone makes a claim against you, your employer will likely investigate your conduct. There are a number of steps that you may be able to take to...
The psychological impact of criminal charges on college students
Facing criminal charges can be a life-altering experience, especially for college students just starting to build their lives. The psychological impact of criminal charges can significantly affect a person's mental health, education, career and social status. Here's...
Treatment may be a better DUI option than punishment
Efforts to clamp down on drunk driving in Colorado and around the country usually involve more rigorous policing and harsher penalties for offenders. Most drivers convicted of DUI are required to attend substance abuse counseling sessions, but they rarely undergo...
Drug cases are not always as strong as they seem
The penalties for drug possession and distribution are harsh in Colorado, but proving these charges beyond a reasonable doubt is not always straightforward for prosecutors even when large quantities of controlled substances are discovered. Drug charges are frequently...
DUIs and alcohol use
Anyone arrested for driving under the influence may face legal consequences. Besides troubles with the Colorado court system, drunk drivers may lose their jobs over DUI incidents. Social stigmas may also plague the person even long after resolving the incident. So,...
What is the difference between a DUI, DWI and a DWAI in Colorado?
In Colorado, residents may use the words "driving under the influence" (DUI) and "driving while intoxicated" (DWI) interchangeably, as they refer to the same action. However, Colorado may also charge drivers with "driving while ability impaired" (DWAI), which carries...
When prescription drug offenses become felonies
Many people in Colorado view prescription drugs as legal substances because they come from pharmacies, but they are only legal under narrow circumstances. All prescription medications are classified as controlled substances. If you possess a prescription medication...
How do police officers identify drunk drivers?
Thousands of motorists in Colorado are charged with driving under the influence or driving while ability impaired each year, and the vast majority of them are taken into custody following a routine traffic stop. Police officers in every state are only permitted to...
Are pyramid schemes and MLM’s the same?
Pyramid schemes include elements where the victim gets defrauded of money, property and other assets. Colorado residents use caution before entering these ventures that gain victims' trust with the promise of huge and unusual investment returns. These schemes are...