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Being charged with theft results in penalties, fines, and jail terms. In Colorado, several situations can be defined as theft, including retaining a valuable thing for more than 72 hours after the agreed-upon time for return. If you are charged with a theft felony,...
State prosecutors usually take on only the cases that they believe they can win. That means that there is enough evidence available to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that somebody violated the law. Those hoping to defend themselves against pending criminal...
Recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado now, as it is in some other states, but that doesn’t mean that it’s legal to drive after getting high. This can still lead to impaired driving charges, just as if you had consumed too much alcohol before getting behind...
Nowadays, particularly in populated towns and cities, you are likely to be captured on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) every few seconds when moving around. In fact, in Denver alone, there are over 12,000 CCTV cameras in action. These systems are put in place to...
Would you know what to do if the cops got called out on a noise complaint at your house party? You should, because the repercussions from not understanding your Constitutional rights can reverberate across all aspects of your life – now, and in the future. One student...
An assumption people make about breath tests is often that they’re very accurate and dependable. They assume they can rely on the results in almost every case. After all, breath tests are one of the most common sources of evidence in drunk driving cases across the...
Law enforcement officers can legally lie to suspects to get them to confess to a crime. They may tell them they have evidence they don’t have or that someone else turned on them, for example. However, when it’s a couple of 50-something detectives lying to a...
After an arrest, defendants are typically given arraignment, which is their first appearance in court. At that point, the judge will go over the existing charges and ask you to enter a plea. What are your options? Although you’ve likely discussed the situation with...
Unlawfully entering someone’s home or business without permission can easily result in burglary charges (even if you didn’t steal anything), and that can end up with significant repercussions for your life. If you are charged with burglary in Colorado, understanding...
When you're considering how to interact with the police, people will often tell you that you should be respectful and that you should never be rude or aggressive. They'll warn you that acting this way can escalate an encounter with the police. It may have been a...