The Colorado Springs Police Department Impact Team spent the last month investigating reports of motor vehicle theft, burglary of a motor vehicle, joyrides, crashes and more. Four arrests were recently made, and all four individuals were juveniles.
2 arrested for allegedly possessing stolen items
Most people are aware that when someone doesn't appear when he or she has a court date, a warrant is issued for his or her arrest. Depending on the type of crime the warrant was issued for, the person may be brought back from another state to answer to charges.
Criminal defense strategy: The Defense of truth
Many different directions can be taken when defending a Colorado resident against criminal charges. This is why an experienced defense attorney is so important to have by one's side during such proceedings. A trained and experienced defense lawyer can identify what strategy is most appropriate given the factual scenario of the case at hand. In some situations, a defense lawyer might choose to use the "Defense of Truth."
Drug bust by gang unit nets meth, marijuana
Two men were recently arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Gang Unit. Both tried to run from officers, but were quickly caught and detained.
Tips lead police to man, marijuana, cocaine and cash
According to police officer in Colorado Springs, two tips from anonymous callers led to the arrest of a 27-year-old Florida man. The man is facing charges for prohibited use of a weapon, but is also accused of attempting to traffic marijuana. Investigators think that the man was going to transport the marijuana back to Florida.
What constitutes felony menacing in Colorado?
Everyone gets mad and says things they don't mean. In fact, many people who have been in a fit of rage have been known to make comments that seem threatening or indicate a desire to harm another individual. A situation such as this could be linked to something as simple as a person's inability to control their anger to something more serious, such as intoxication.
Your rights are at stake during a DUI stop
Even if you are 100 percent sober, there is always the possibility that you could be pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence. This is extremely serious, as you don't want to be charged with a crime that you did not commit.
There is more than one type of DUI
No matter where you live, you need to realize that there is more than one type of driving under the influence (DUI) charge.
Beer gut brewing: The strange mystery of auto-brewery syndrome
Getting pulled over by an officer on suspicion of drunk driving can be a frightening - as well as embarrassing - situation, especially if you were sure you were good to drive. But what if you haven't had a drop of alcohol all day and are still pulled over by police for a DUI/DWI? What's worse, you're also showing all of the signs of intoxication and are thus arrested as a result.
