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Colorado Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect, Automatically Sealing More than 100,000 Criminal Records
- posted: Oct. 06, 2024
- Criminal Defense,  Legal Reform,  Civil Rights,  Juvenile Justice
A criminal conviction, even for a nonviolent offense, can have longstanding effects on someone’s life. While a supposed goal of the justice system is to reintegrate offenders back into society Read More
Colorado Supreme Court Holds that Drivers Can Revoke their Consent to a DUI Test
- posted: Sep. 06, 2024
- DUI/DWI,  Criminal Defense,  Legal Reform,  Civil Rights
As part of its efforts to stop drunk driving, Colorado has an “express consent” law. This means that anyone who operates a vehicle on one of the state’s roads automatically Read More
Reclassification of Marijuana Would Mean Lesser Punishments in Federal Cases
- posted: Aug. 06, 2024
- DUI/DWI,  Criminal Defense
The landscape of cannabis legislation is undergoing a seismic shift with the proposed reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug at the federal level. This long-awaited development holds significant Read More
Proposal to Prosecute Colorado Weapons Cases Under Tougher Federal Laws Is Rejected
- posted: Jul. 06, 2024
- Criminal Defense,  Sex crimes
Differences between federal and state legal standards create confusion and tension as authorities seek to apply the law that favors their particular position on a given issue. For many years, Read More
Lorenzo Montoya – Celebrating 10 Years of Freedom
- posted: Jun. 28, 2024
- Legal Reform,  Civil Rights,  Juvenile Justice
On January 1, 2000, 14-year-old Lorenzo Montoya accepted a ride from 16-year-old Nicholas Martinez, having no idea it would connect him to the murder of 29-year-old Emily Johnson. The police Read More
Colorado Supreme Court Decision Allows Judges to Impose Domestic Violence Treatment Without a Jury Verdict
- posted: Jun. 06, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Colorado uses several different methods in the state’s effort to reduce the incidence of domestic violence. Some of these measures are clearly punitive, such as incarceration and fines for those Read More
What is “Sexploitation” and How Is it Charged?
- posted: May 06, 2024
- Sex crimes
In the digital age, where technology shapes our interactions and influences our behaviors, crimes such as sexploitation have emerged as significant concerns. Sexploitation involves the coercion, manipulation or blackmail of Read More
Common Defenses Against Assault Charges
- posted: Apr. 06, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Being charged with assault in Colorado can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. The potential consequences, ranging from fines and community service to jail time, can be life-altering. However, it's Read More
Rainbow Fentanyl On the Rise in the U.S.
- posted: Mar. 06, 2024
- DUI/DWI,  Criminal Defense
In recent years, a new and particularly perilous form of fentanyl has emerged on the streets of the United States, affecting communities already grappling with the opioid epidemic. Known as Read More
What Do You Do if You Have a Warrant Out for Your Arrest
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Discovering that there is a warrant out for your arrest can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. The legal implications can be daunting, and the fear of being apprehended Read More