You do have a right to defend yourself in Colorado. If someone attacks you in a bar fight, for instance, or tries to break into your house, you can do what you must to keep yourself safe. You are also allowed to use force if you’re defending others, such as your loved...
Most driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Colorado are misdemeanors. While they can result in jail time and the loss of your driver’s license, most people arrested for DUI aren’t dealing with a felony charge. Still, there are two different situations in which...
If you find yourself facing domestic violence charges, you are at risk of serious criminal penalties. Some people, terrified about going to court and risking the maximum possible penalty, will quickly plead guilty to their pending charges in the hope of avoiding jail...
Many people don’t realize that alcohol isn’t the only thing that can impair their ability to drive. It’s possible that drugged driving could also lead to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). It’s a bit more difficult for law enforcement officers to determine...
People who are stopped by police officers often wonder what information they have to give to them. In Colorado, individuals who are asked to provide their name to an officer must do so because of the state’s stop and identify laws. If there is reason to believe that...
Being charged with disorderly conduct can be a shock, especially if you thought you were just exercising your right to free speech. Disorderly conduct charges do sometimes occur when they shouldn’t, which leads to people facing charges when the reality is that their...
Odds are that you’re well aware of the legal limit of .08% blood alcohol content (BAC) for driving in Colorado, as this is the same in all 50 states. If your BAC is recorded as .08% or higher, the authorities can presume you are impaired. You don’t have to break the...
If you are a Colorado resident who seeks relief from chronic pain through the use of kratom, you could wind up confused as to its legal status in the state. Some people may never even have heard of this product, which is derived from the powdered leaves of a tree...
When it comes to child custody cases, courts always focus on what is in the child's best interest. Family law judges tend to view domestic violence accusations similarly to convictions. The court may use such allegations against you in an emergency custody hearing,...
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...
