Are you one of our Colorado readers? Maybe you are visiting our website from a different part of the country? Regardless of where you live, here is something to always remember: There is nothing simple about a sex crime.
Colorado Gun Rights Under Attack
Are you aware of Colorado's new gun laws linking your gun rights to domestic violence? The link is so strong, in fact, that Colorado law now makes it possible to have your guns taken away AND to put you in jail even though you have done nothing wrong.
A felony DUI law may come to Colorado
As of now, there is no felony DUI law in Colorado, and that is true no matter how many times you are stopped for drunk driving. However, lawmakers are trying to draft a new felony law and get it on the books, and it appears that the governor has decided to make it a top priority.
What do the Colorado statutes say about DNA testing?
In Colorado, the law is very strict with criminals. Not everyone who is accused is guilty, though. Everyone deserves his or her day in court. There is a statute called "Katie's Law" and it has to do with DNA testing. It states the rules and regulations that cover who can be tested, when they can be tested and why.
Learn more about college student crimes, such as stalking
It goes without saying that there are thousands of colleges from one side of the country to the next. Furthermore, there are millions of students taking college courses at any given time.
Education could prevent repeat offenders in Colorado
Did you know that one of the biggest issues with the justice system is simply how many people become repeat offenders? Just take a look at the raw statistics: Roughly 2 million individuals are behind bars in the United States. Every year, around 700,000 of them are released. This is at the state and the federal level.
Colorado appeals court rules victim's homes may be searched
In a controversial ruling by a Colorado appeals court, those charged with a crime may be allowed to search the homes of the victims. Five other states have had similar rulings, deciding that the right to a fair trial may outweigh the interests of privacy.
