Not too long ago, drug charges were less complicated in the eyes of defendants because most drugs were 100% illegal. Now, with so many states legalizing recreational cannabis, including Colorado, the laws seem confusing to those arrested for drug offenses. Although...
Domestic violence has been in the news a lot lately. Reports suggest it has risen considerably in the last few months -- but that doesn't mean you're "guilty as charged" just because your partner makes an allegation. If your relationship can get heated at times, you...
The last few years have seen a major change in drug laws in the United States. While the push for marijuana to be legalized for medicinal purchases has a fairly long history, it has just recently become legal for recreational use. Colorado was one of the first states...
If you are facing a DUI, one thing your attorney can try to do is to achieve an acquittal. An acquittal is when the case against you is dismissed as a result of the prosecution not having enough evidence to continue pursing charges. While going through a trial and...
If you’re charged with any type of theft-related crime, even one that doesn’t appear serious on the surface, it’s critical that you take the appropriate steps to protect your legal rights. Neglecting to do so puts your future at risk. Here are a few of the many theft...
Being charged with a weapons offense can be a surprise, but if you are, you need to take it very seriously. There are dozens of crimes that can involve weapons, and there are many charges that could be filed against you. Some of the most common include: The unlawful...
If you’re facing a DUI, you probably know that you need a defense against the criminal charges. If you don’t defend yourself, you could face significant financial penalties, time in jail and other punishments. What you may not realize is that you could end up facing...
The act of taking "dirty" money -- money that's been obtained illegally -- and trying to "clean it" so that it appears to be the proceeds of legitimate investments or legitimate income is called money laundering. It's illegal, even if you aren't involved in the...
Maybe you have alcohol in your system. Or maybe you can’t remember the last time you had a drink. Either way, there’s always the possibility a police officer could pull you over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). If that happens, your immediate...
When you were driving home, you were a little drowsy from drinking, but you didn’t feel like you were over the limit. You felt instead like you hadn’t gotten much sleep since you had trouble the night before. In a moment of exhaustion, you fell asleep behind the...
