Lakewood Criminal Defense Law Blog
Implementing drug rehabilitation to prevent drug use
When people have been charged with drug-related crimes in Colorado, depending on their involvement and the circumstances surrounding their charges, they may be required to undergo some type of drug rehabilitation program. Even if not required as part of legal...
Colorado wage-theft allegations may now lead to felony charges
Colorado's new HB19-1267 law went into effect on January 1, 2020, making it a felony offense to engage in wage theft. Before the law's passage, employers alleged to have paid workers less than the federal minimum wage per hour faced a misdemeanor charge. To increase...
Pay attention to minor details in a drunk driving case
If you are attempting to figure out how to address a drunk driving case and protect your future, you have a lot on your plate. At the Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand the various pressures that people in Colorado face when charged with driving under the...
Where can I find employment as a felon?
As you search for employment in Colorado, you may come across a roadblock to securing a position. Many employers conduct criminal background checks, and if you have a felony on your record, they will not hire you. Trying to secure a job and coming up short every time...
Where are the flaws in blood alcohol tests?
Sometimes officers in Colorado will pull aside random drivers in routine traffic stops. If an officer believes you may be under the influence, they can use tests to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. Today, we will look at blood alcohol testing and how...
Avoiding drug charges under Colorado’s 911 Good Samaritan law
You are partying with friends in the Lakewood area. People are drinking and doing drugs. Someone suffers an emergency medical condition. You want to call for help, but you do not want to get in trouble. It seems like a lose-lose situation. Under Colorado’s 911 Good...
Some immigrants make false claims of abuse for citizenship
When immigrants move to America to be with their spouse, many become victims of abuse. There are predators who use their foreign spouse’s pending immigration status as a way to manipulate and control them. This can go on for years before discovered and some never...
SEC files securities fraud charges against Colorado businessman
The Securities Exchange Commission charged a Colorado businessman and six of his companies with orchestrating an allegedly fraudulent investment scheme. According to the SEC's website, the Denver resident promised several individuals a high return on investment in...
Drug distribution charge dismissed for Colorado resident
Colorado has lenient regulations regarding recreational drug use, but you may still find yourself facing criminal charges when suspected of having intent to distribute. Understanding the distinguishing factors between use, possession and distribution is critical in...
How eye movement can demonstrate impairment
Law enforcement uses standardized field sobriety tests all across the U.S. to assess driver impairment due to drugs and/or alcohol. This means that wherever you go in the country, if you get pulled over for possible DUI and the officer chooses to administer FSTs, you...
