If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Boulder, Colorado, it is important that you act quickly. It is naive to simply hope your charges will go away on their own—and it almost never happens. The police will not be concerned with giving you time to secure legal representation, rather they will be […]
According to a new study released in March by BackgroundChecks.org, Colorado is the 21st worst state for DUI in the country. The company was able to create comprehensive scores for every state by combining data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Transportation, and other local state statistics. According to the study, […]
There is a widespread belief that immigrants are more dangerous than U.S. citizens. In light of recent political events, there is even more divide in this country when it comes to immigration and immigrant dangers. While immigrants have been arrested and charged with crimes, they have also been the victim of crimes in this country. […]
Boulder’s former mayor, Bob Greenlee has been charged with nine criminal counts related to a deadly 2016 five-car collision in southern Colorado. Among the charges brought against the former mayor, are criminally negligent homicide, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, improper passing on the left, speeding, and two counts of careless driving causing […]
On February 27, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions suggested that there was indeed a link between the increase in violent crime and the legalization of marijuana. His views were shaped largely by a conversation he had with the attorney general of Nebraska who was concerned about legalized marijuana in Colorado influencing his state. In […]
There are both federal and state laws that prevent certain types of individuals from purchasing firearms. Federal law prohibits the sale of firearms to convicted felons, minors, and anyone with a history of drug use, mental illness, or domestic violence. Colorado law, however, goes one step further and prohibits anyone charged with domestic violence from […]
At a time when injustices in our society are taking front stage, race continues to play an important role in Colorado’s criminal process. Blacks, Latinos and other minorities are incarcerated at an astonishing rate – compared to their actual numbers in the general population. According to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, blacks accounted for […]
Have you been charged with child pornography? If so, it is important to understand how serious these charges truly are and how the mere accusation is often enough to derail and damage your personal and professional relationships. Improper prosecutions and wrongful convictions can ruin the lives of innocent people. Perhaps you are guilty of the charges […]
The balance of power between law enforcement officers and the citizens they are commissioned to protect only stays “balanced” when citizens understand and assert their rights. Safety is paramount at any traffic stop. If you are being stopped, pull over at a safe place. Turn off your engine, stay inside the vehicle, and place your […]
We all know that driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and that we should never do it. Even so, it does sometimes happen. You’ve had a couple of drinks, but you think you’re okay to drive. Now you have to make the decision- call a cab or go ahead and chance driving home. […]
