Portable drug test kits are used by police and corrections departments in Colorado and other states to check suspicious substances during traffic stops and to screen inmate mail. These kits are popular because they only cost about $2 each and are very easy to use, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In Colorado, motor vehicle theft is a property crime that occurs when someone takes a car without the owner's permission. This can be a very serious offense. In some cases, motor vehicle theft can be classified as aggravated motor vehicle theft. This is a more serious...
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...
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...
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....
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...
