El Paso and Teller counties have special DUI Courts. They are designed for people who have had multiple DUIs and are considered high need or high risk. Some of the people who are accepted in the DUI Court program have had multiple drug and/or traffic offenses.
The seriousness of a domestic violence conviction
Nobody wants to find him- or herself in the middle of a domestic violence case. This holds true for the person who has been charged with the crime, as well as the other party.
Alleged drunk driver hits Colorado Springs Police car
A man who police believe was drunk while driving his vehicle was involved in an accident recently, and the car that he hit was a squad car from the Colorado Springs Police Department. The officer who was in that squad car was not hurt, but it did make it easy for him to make the arrest.
How do you defend yourself against a criminal charge?
Being charged with a crime can be very frightening, especially for those who have had little to no contact with the legal system before. There are several defenses that may be used to fight a criminal charge, with the most common listed below. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that any defense will be effective but having experienced legal representation is the first step.
There are many types of sex offenses
We want to keep our readers current with the latest news out of the local area, including stories pertaining to sex offenses and crimes.
Drunk driving and high driving are similar in Colorado
When people think of driving under the influence, they often first think of alcohol use. However, as the laws have changed in Colorado so that marijuana is legal, this is something that has also come to indicate getting behind the wheel after getting high.
