It is not uncommon for domestic violence allegations to also include allegations relating to stalking. Courts recognize that it is not uncommon for an aggrieved spouse or significant other to falsely accuse his or her partner of stalking merely out of anger, or to...
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Month: October 2016
What is meant by SR-22 insurance?
One of the possible penalties of a DWI conviction is an increase in insurance premiums. This can be a substantial increase, and it could last for more than just a year or two.If your driver's license was suspended or revoked, then the state will require that you file...
Home growing marijuana in El Paso County
Amendment 64 has allowed Coloradans greater recreation freedom when it comes to marijuana, even though it's still a controlled substance at the federal level. As is well known at this point, this has led to a number of challenges in the state. Colorado's position puts...
Countering Confirmation Bias In Criminal Prosecutions
Confirmation bias is the natural human tendency to selectively search out and believe data that confirms one's preconceptions. This type of cognitive bias can lead a person to ignore data that is inconsistent with or contradicts those preconceptions. Numerous studies...
Dealing with false accusations of domestic violence
When police respond to a home on a report of domestic violence, someone is going to jail. It is supposed to be the primary aggressor. How is this determined? In most cases, police officers will speak to both parties, look for any visible signs of injuries and identify...
Man suspected of drunk driving in tragic fatal auto accident
Late last month, a suspect was accused of drunk driving after being involved in fatal car crash. The accident happened in northeast Colorado Springs during the early morning hours on a Wednesday. According to police, the individual who died was an 18-year-old female...
Where does Colorado Springs rank in the state for violent crimes?
A study last year by RoadSnacks.net ranked the top ten cities in Colorado considered to be the most dangerous. Using the Uniform Crime Report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the study looked at the number of violent crimes and property crimes committed in...
‘Clown threats’ lead to arrest of 15-year-old in Colorado Springs
Over the past few weeks, there have been several reports of people dressing up as clowns and threatening and harassing people. These reports have surfaced across the country, including in Ohio, Texas and North Carolina. Many of the reports have come from school...
Is Some Forensic Evidence Based on Junk Science?
The forensic techniques portrayed on crime shows such as "CSI" and "Forensic Files" may not be valid and reliable.A report recently issued by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) claims that many types of expert testimony provided in...
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