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Colorado state prisons and county jails are filled with those who have committed a crime but are also mentally ill. One official called their jail the largest mental health facility in the county, although it is not intended to be, and jailers and guards are unqualified to provide medical treatment. Often, prisoners miss medication doses,…

At The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand that drug charges in Lakewood often stem from a chemical dependency issue. The 1st Judicial District Court also understands this and offers Jefferson County Recovery Court, an adult drug court program that helps participants to overcome addiction by providing treatment, supervision and accountability. Here are…

As a resident of the Denver metropolitan area, you have probably escaped to Colorado’s mountains. When returning to the city, you have no doubt seen signs warning commercial truckers about steep grades and hot brakes. In late April, a commercial truck driver seemingly ignored a runaway truck ramp, allowing his 18-wheeler to plow into stopped…