When most people think about drug tests, they assume those tests are accurate and only return a positive result when the substance in question is found. While that certainly is the goal, the truth is far different. There are many legal substances that can cause...
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A conviction could cost you your professional license
Colorado licenses professionals in a huge number of different careers. Plumbers, barbers and medical professionals all need to have licenses, as do teachers, acupuncturists and architects. Licensing ensures higher levels of professional competence and can help people...
What can affect sentencing in your criminal case?
A person who’s been convicted of a criminal charge will have to go through the sentencing phase. This is when the court passes their sentence, or punishment. Sentencing can include a variety of options, including incarceration, fines, probation and more. Sentences are...
Situations that make gun ownership illegal
The right to bear arms, often interpreted as the right to own firearms, in particular, is important enough to be the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Most adults in the United States have the right to possess and even carry firearms, provided that they...
For teens, even one drink could mean a DUI charge
Drunk driving is dangerous for several reasons. Alcohol increases your reaction time and the risk of you falling asleep at the wheel. It also impairs your judgment, which could lead to an improper maneuver and a collision. The effect of alcohol on a driver's judgment...
What happens if you violate a no contact order in Colorado?
No contact orders and restraining orders are similar. Colorado no contact orders cover most of the behavior that a protection order covers. However, a no contact order can be permanent or can last for as long as criminal proceedings take, instead of expiring after a...
Why do military personnel sometimes struggle with violent behavior?
Military personnel who return home from deployment to war zones sometimes engage in violent behavior or outbursts. In order to deal with this issue, we need to know why and how it happens. Some studies have suggested that it is not entirely the fault of those service...
Colorado Department of Transportation aims to educate drivers about alcohol metabolization
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would keep all drunk or drugged motorists off the road if they could. This goal is the motivation behind the state agency's "Breathalyze Before You Drive" campaign. CDOT aims to highlight how drivers can avoid driving...
Sharing prescriptions can lead to felony charges
If you have a prescription medication, possessing that drug and using it is fully legal for you. Other things may be illegal, such as taking the medication and then driving a car, but you’re not breaking the law simply by having the controlled substance. This can...
What you should know about carrying a knife in Colorado
Weapons charges often conjure images of people with firearms, but guns aren't the only weapons with legal restrictions in Colorado. The state also has laws in place that restrict the ownership and carrying of knives in certain situations. If you are like most knife...
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