Having a criminal conviction on your record or pending domestic violence charges against you can impact your life on multiple levels. One way in which it can is limiting your ability to possess a firearm. The 1968 Gun Control Act codified at 18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq...
In Colorado, the legal limit for driving after drinking is .08%. At a .08% blood alcohol concentration, the state automatically assumes that you are too impaired to drive safely. This is the per se limit, which means that the police or authorities need no other...
When young people are arrested, the results of that arrest can define the rest of their lives. They may not even grasp the gravity of the situation at the time, but anything they say and do can have a long-term impact on their future. For this reason, the courts have...
You meet with a friend about a business the two of you want to open. It’s a Friday evening, and you simply meet at their house for an hour or so to talk. The meeting goes well. As it wraps up, your friend asks if you want to have a drink to celebrate. You initially...
You've been in trouble with the law for minor things from time to time in your life, but right now you feel like things are only getting worse. You want to do better and stop taking drugs, getting into fights and engaging in theft, but you can't seem to break the...
A criminal conviction remains on your record forever, unless you're lucky enough to be one of those select few who qualifies for an expungement or pardon. Convicted defendants are likely to face "collateral consequences" that extend far beyond their incarceration --...
Have you ever heard someone argue that everyone has broken the law? What they’re likely referring to is the fact that there are so many laws in the United States that everyone is bound to break them at some time -- whether they intend to or not. There are those who...
People who are facing drug charges in Colorado often want to know what type of penalties they are going to face. Many focus heavily on the possibility of having to spend time in jail or prison, but this isn’t always the case. Some people who are facing drug charges...
Did you know that taking someone else’s property without their consent could lead to serious charges in Colorado? You could face a misdemeanor if the property is valued between $50 and $2,000, or you could face a felony charge if it’s over that amount. If you ask a...
Facing an investigation or an arrest is frightening, especially if it is your first time through the justice system. The things you say and do while under investigation or during an arrest can improve your situation or make it worse. As you may know, in the American...
