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...
Month: October 2019
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...
Understanding felony theft in Colorado
According to Colorado laws, felony theft happens when someone intentionally steals someone else’s property with a value of at least $2,000. The Denver Post says that theft is among the crimes that are increasing faster in Colorado in comparison to the rest of the...
Could sharing meds with a friend result in criminal charges?
Due to a medical or health complication, you have to take medication prescribed by your Colorado physician. You finished your required dosage to put yourself on the mend, and you have some pills left over. Your friend has a similar health complication. Is it illegal...
Marijuana and DUI charges in Colorado
In 2012, the state of Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21-years and older. This action essentially eliminated the potential for criminal charges resulting from cannabis possession or use. However, drivers pulled over for suspected...
Is eyewitness testimony reliable?
Testimony from eyewitnesses has long provided valuable evidence and powerful courtroom moments. If you are facing criminal charges in Colorado and have been informed of a potential witness, you may think your conviction is all but handed down. However, eyewitness...