If you live in the state of Colorado, regardless of the location, you are likely aware of the fact that you are not permitted by law to drink and drive. While you may be able to have one or two drinks and legally drive, it is better to be safe than sorry.
Colorado man sentenced to almost 5 years on sex crimes charges
A Denver judge sentenced a 56-year-old man to almost five years in prison to sex crimes involving child pornography. The man's sentence is 57 months. He will also be on supervised release for ten years after serving that sentence.
What is the definition of domestic violence?
Is "domestic violence" itself considered a type of crime? Many criminal defendants may be surprised to know that domestic violence is actually a designated violation. Although domestic violence is often paired with other crimes including battery and assault, the violence charge can stand on its own in a Colorado courtroom.
Woman in Colorado accident dies in hospital
Police say that they think a man may have been drunk when his van allegedly went through a red light and plowed into a car in Colorado. The driver of that van, a man who is 50 years old and who is from Carbondale, did not suffer from any serious injuries since he was wearing his seat belt when the crash took place.
Drunk driving statistics prove regularity
Drunk driving has been a problem throughout the United States, including Colorado, for many years. While authorities and organizations have done their best to cut back on this by educating the general public, there is no way of putting a complete end to this crime.
State senator facing serious charges for alleged embezzlement
A Colorado state senator is facing serious legal allegations after he reportedly falsified timecards and failed to report income appropriately. The man, Sen. Steve King, will mount a criminal defense against three felony counts and two misdemeanor charges in connection with the alleged violations. He is formally accused of embezzlement of public property, theft, forgery and other significant crimes. Sen. King could spend time behind bars for his role in the crimes.
Armed man and woman arrested on I-70 in Colorado
A man and woman in Colorado allegedly went on a crime spree, carjacking a number of vehicles and carrying weapons, until they were arrested by officers out on I-70. Apparently, the suspects were getting close to cars on the interstate, and one picture from a news helicopter shows the man holding a rifle and walking near a pickup truck. Another picture from the air shows officers tackling the man and apprehending him.
Colorado man arrested for DUI on lawnmower
A man in Colorado was arrested on suspicion of DUI as he drove along 8th Avenue over in Garden City. He was apparently bar hopping, according to officers -- driving from one establishment to the next. However, it wasn't just his driving that drew the attention of law enforcement officials, but his vehicle of choice.
