Six teenagers from Colorado Springs have been charged with felony sexual assault after a 13-year-old reported an alleged attack. Of the six charged in the case, only one is a minor at 16 years old. Three are 19 and two are 18. According to the arrest affidavits, the...
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Criminal defense: Using the defense of truth
Sometimes Colorado Springs residents think that a criminal defense is all about refuting that a crime was committed. However, the defense of truth could be used to a defendants' advantage, even if the truth involves the admission that the defendant committed the...
What are the elements for a charge of vehicle homicide?
A charge of vehicular manslaughter in California is often the result of a fatal accident involving a drunk driver. It can also be the result of a driver who acted in a reckless manner that led to the accident.The elements of the crime of vehicular manslaughter are: --...
What happens when you don’t show up in court?
Failing to appear in a Colorado criminal court can have serious consequences. It's considered contempt of court.When you are found in contempt for failure to appear or failure to pay a fine, a judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest, and any bail or bail...
How can I defend myself against burglary charges in Colorado?
In the state of Colorado, burglary charges can lead to serious consequences upon conviction. Depending upon the nature and severity of the charges, the defendant could face several years in prison as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. For example, a...
Colorado murder suspect arrested in another state
Being wanted for a crime in Colorado could result in an arrest in another state. What usually happens in these situations is the individual is pulled over and/or arrested for an entirely different reason, and then a background check reveals that the person has an...
Felony DUIs in Colorado increasing prison populations
In 2015 in Colorado, a new law allowing for the prosecution of felony DUI cases went into effect. According to the state's judicial branch, that law has brought more than 1,100 new felony cases for driving under the influence into state courts.What effect has this had...
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