The Best Defenses Against A DUI Charge A Colorado DUI charge is a most dreaded offense amongst drivers. No matter how you obtained the DUI, whether by drugs, alcohol, prescription meds, or a combination, the consequences can be severe. Most don’t set out to drink and drive but after a long night of fun, it [...]
What Are Considered Violent Crimes? In Colorado, there are a wide range of crimes that are considered to be violent crimes. Violent crimes are always taken extremely seriously by the Colorado justice system, carrying with them mandatory jail time. Violent crimes are typically severe crimes with devastating consequences, such as first-degree assault, kidnapping, sex offenses, [...]
Theft Verses Robbery When speaking about theft and robbery, many people mistakenly use these terms interchangeably. While similar in nature, these offenses have some distinct differences. A Colorado theft charge is serious in nature, but a Colorado robbery charges carries with it much more significant consequences. The defining difference between the two is the use [...]
Robbery with Violence The term robbery implies that some form of violence is involved. Thus, the law categorizes robbery as being a property crime, as well as a violent crime. Robbery as defined by Colorado law, includes the awareness that one is using intimidation, force, or threats, with the explicit purpose of stealing from another [...]
Sexual Assault with A Deadly Weapon Colorado considers sexual assault to be an extremely serious crime. Persons who are charged with sexual assault receive a variety of harsh consequences. When a person chooses to perpetrate rape via harming or threating the victim with a deadly weapon, consequences become even more serious. It is very viable [...]
DUI With No Proof of Driving If you are wondering if its possible to be charged with DUI even if there is no proof of you driving, simply put the answer is yes. Remember, just because you are charged does not mean you will be convicted. It is entirely possible that you will be arrested [...]
Can Police Force You to Take a Field Sobriety Test? A night out on the town can quickly deteriorate if you are pulled over on suspicion of a DUI. A field sobriety test is a common method employed by law enforcement to help determine if you have been drinking. Even if you haven’t been drinking [...]
Is Shoplifting Theft or Robbery? Robbery and theft, although very similar in nature, carry with them very different consequences. Thus, since theft and robbery are so similar, it merely takes a forcible action to escalate an instance of theft to robbery. Although, shop lifting may seem minor to many, it is considered quite serious under [...]
Is Indecent Exposure A Felony? Indecent exposure is a serious crime in Colorado. Charges and penalties vary depending upon the specific circumstances of the case. In most instances, a Colorado indecent exposure conviction will carry with it either a Class 1 Petty Offense or a Class 1 Misdemeanor. While unusual, it is possible to find [...]
Violent Crime Felony The state of Colorado does not take crimes of violence lightly. These crimes are typically heinous in nature, often leading to the injury or demise of others. Thus, the penalties for conviction of a Colorado violent crime(s) are understandably harsh. If you are convicted of a violent crime in Colorado, you will [...]
