Understanding Different Classifications of Theft When you hear the word theft, what comes to mind? Do you automatically picture a burglar breaking in and stealing high dollar items like TVs and jewelry? While this is certainly one form of theft, there are several different classifications of theft. Near the holidays, incidents of shoplifting and package [...]
Understanding Criminal Menacing Different states have different ways of describing the same offense. For example, different states refer to DUI’s under a variety of names including DUID, DWUI, or even DWI. Since different states have different laws, they also have their state-specific ways of naming and defining crimes. Thus, in Colorado, you may hear the [...]
Colorado Summer Is Prime Time for DUI Arrests Did you know Colorado summer is the hottest season of the year for DUI related arrests? Summertime brings out friends and families alike for relaxation and fun. What starts out as innocent can quickly escalate if you are not vigilant to follow driving laws when under the [...]
Was Your Breathalyzer Test Really Accurate? Have you recently been pulled over on suspicion of DUI that resulted in your consent to a breathalyzer test? Was the result the final nail in your coffin that led to you being charged with DUI? If this has happened to you, don’t lose hope. This scenario is quite [...]
Distinctions Between A Felony and Misdemeanor If you are facing criminal charges for committing a crime in Colorado, you may be aware that your crime will be categorized as a felony or misdemeanor. You may already know that felony charges are significantly more serious than misdemeanor charges, particularly in terms of consequences and the impact [...]
Being charged with a DUI can be frightening and often results in anxiety and questions. One of the most common questions people ask is how a DUI will impact their job? As with most things, the answer is not always black and white. According to Emilio De Simone at DUI Law Firm Denver, “that’s a [...]
What Does Colorado Expressed Consent Mean? When hearing about DUI related cases, you may have heard the term expressed consent tossed around but weren’t quite sure what it means. Colorado laws governing DUI related arrests allows for expressed consent. In layman’s terms this simply means that if you are arrested on suspicion of driving under [...]
What Happens Following a DUI Arrest? A much-needed Friday night out on the town. One drink turned into four and now you realize getting behind the wheel of your car was a mistake. As you pull over, watching the flashing lights in your review mirror, you may be wondering what’s next? This unpleasant experience will [...]
Does A Felony DUI Conviction Require Jail Time? If you or someone you know has been charged with a Colorado Felony DUI, you may be wondering exactly what that means. While the law was more lenient in years past, Colorado has revamped its Felony DUI laws in recent years, leading to harsher penalties. It has [...]
In today’s free sex culture, people who choose to engage in causal encounters often run into gray areas. As the emphasis on consent and sexual assault continues to gain momentum, women are speaking out about past abuse and demanding respect going forward. Where it was once assumed that certain situations like marriage automatically gave a [...]
