The legal system in Colorado processes thousands of people each year for various charges and offenses. In most cases, a person charged with a crime must show up in court at a specified date and time. Missing a mandated court appearance is a violation, and the...
One serious crime in Colorado is arson. It is treated as especially heinous and comes with serious penalties. The definition of arson States have different standards for how property crimes like arson are treated. In Colorado, arson is considered to have happened if...
Embezzlement is a crime in Colorado that’s not limited to million-dollar corporations. Any type of business or organization can become a victim of embezzlement. For example, a Colorado principal and his secretary are facing charges of embezzling money from the high...
Like many people, you have probably come into contact with facial recognition technology. In some cases, you may have been aware of it, such as if you use it to unlock your phone. In others, such as when passing through airport security, you may have been unaware it...
The legal system in Colorado has been greatly taxed in recent years, with a mounting backlog of cases slowing progress down to a crawl. This can be frustrating for those accused of crimes, especially those who may not have the financial resources for bail. There are a...
A woman who once served as the director of a nonprofit group that provides help to at-risk children in Colorado has been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization. The 42-year-old Durango resident has been served a summons and complaint that...
When people are facing Colorado criminal charges, the prosecution may rely on many different pieces of evidence to try to prove their case. However, some of that evidence may not be as strong as it appears. This can include allegations that a person is lying. Lie...
A considerable number of defendants are convicted of serious crimes in Colorado each year, with many types of evidence securing those convictions. Often, confessions or eyewitness testimony is the deciding factor, but forensic evidence, such as fingerprints or DNA...
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;...
