Lakewood Criminal Defense Law Blog
What is a drug court?
Drug crimes often differ from other crimes in Colorado. Many times, individuals who law enforcement picks up on a drug charge have an addiction problem. They are very aware that what they have done is wrong but do not have control over their actions due to the...
read moreMentally ill rarely get the help they need when incarcerated
Colorado state prisons and county jails are filled with those who have committed a crime but are also mentally ill. One official called their jail the largest mental health facility in the county, although it is not intended to be, and jailers and guards are...
read moreHow can drug charges affect eligibility for financial aid?
To go to college, most people in Colorado will need to apply for federal financial aid. This involves filling out the Free Application for Student Financial Aid. The FASFA is your key to getting grants and loans to help you pay for college. However, if you have a drug...
read moreRecovery Court promotes rehabilitation and responsibility
At The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand that drug charges in Colorado often stem from a chemical dependency issue. The 1st Judicial District Court also understands this and offers Jefferson County Recovery Court, an adult drug court program that helps...
read moreWhat you need to know about vehicular homicide
As a resident of the Denver metropolitan area, you have probably escaped to Colorado’s mountains. When returning to the city, you have no doubt seen signs warning commercial truckers about steep grades and hot brakes. In late April, a commercial truck driver seemingly...
read moreForensic changes are changing the way police hunt suspects
Over a year ago, authorities in California finally tracked down an infamous rapist and murderer known as "the Golden State Killer." The suspect was now in his 70s and the crimes had been committed in the mid-1970s and mid-1980s -- but he had been identified through a...
read moreFlorida man sitting in golf cart arrested on DUI charge
Drinking and driving is serious, no matter what type of vehicle you're driving. A man in Sumter County, Florida, is proof of that. The man, 45, was arrested recently on a drunk driving charge as he sat in a Club Car golf cart in the middle of the road in The Villages...
read moreUnderstanding your rights: What is entrapment?
If you get arrested for a crime, it's important to fully understand your rights. In some cases, the authorities may have violated those rights during the arrest or the very commission of the crime itself. That's what happens in entrapment cases. Essentially,...
read moreHow to find a job with a criminal record
Getting back into the working world following a criminal conviction can be very difficult and stressful. You need to work, you want to work, and you likely know in the back of your head that it will be challenging to do so. It might even feel impossible to secure...
read moreDo you know what it means to face felony charges?
If you are facing any type of criminal charge, you probably feel overwhelmed and confused. What did you do to find yourself in this situation? What should you do next? Is it possible to fight these charges? These are just a few questions you may have after an arrest...
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