You won't obtain everything that you own directly from a retail store or buy it brand-new. Sometimes, you will receive valuable items as gifts from your loved ones, including on holidays and your birthday. Other times, you might purchase something that someone else...

After being charged with entering a building and committing theft, you may be pretty worried. You may not even remember what happened at that time. The state of Colorado always treats robbery, theft and burglary as felonies. This means, that if you have been accused...

Evidence forms a vital part of any trial. Given that the prosecution needs to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the evidence brought against you may make the difference between an acquittal or conviction. If such evidence is inadmissible, you can file a...

A 19-year-old lineman for the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder Buffaloes is facing two assault charges for an altercation in the early morning hours of Oct. 3. According to the arrest affidavit, the man punched his victim some 30 times. Police first went to the...

Finding a good-paying job often requires developing your professional qualifications first. You may need to apprentice in a skilled trade or obtain a four-year degree from school. Often, the highest-paying jobs offer competitive compensation because they are not only...

Eyewitnesses have played a vital role in prosecuting many criminals. Yet, they have also helped condemn many innocent people to lengthy sentences. You are right to be concerned if the prosecution tells you they intend to call on an eyewitness. Yet, you should not give...

You’ve probably seen numerous examples of plea bargaining on shows like Law & Order. The real-life process typically isn’t as dramatic as depicted on television. However, when it’s your future on the line, it can feel that way.  The prosecution and defense know...

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...

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...