Assault charges can be classified in three degrees in Colorado. There are also different types of assault, such as assault on a disabled or elderly person or vehicular assault.The degree of harm that an alleged victim suffers is what determines whether an assault is...
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Month: February 2017
Defending against theft charges in Colorado Springs
Were you in a situation where it looked like you stole something, but you were completely innocent? Maybe you forgot to pay for an item that was hiding at the bottom of your grocery cart. Maybe you were doing a friend a favor, picking up a piece of property from his...
Do you understand Colorado’s Age of Consent laws?
Different states have various age of consent laws that govern at which age individuals are lawfully able to consent to engage in sexual activity. Because of the lack of a single federal law that clearly delineates an age, confusion can arise regarding the laws of...
Should you hire a private defense attorney or rely on a public defender?
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of every person accused of a crime to have counsel for the purpose of his or her defense. Accordingly, Colorado has established the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, tasked with defending...
How much do insurance rates jump after an underage DUI?
Being convicted of DUI at any age has many negative effects. But for a minor, these effects can be especially severe. In addition to a criminal record, a fine, and a driver's license suspension, the minor will face the prospect of sharply higher insurance premiums....
Guilty plea in second-degree murder trial
A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary and second-degree murder of a 29-year-old man in April 2016. It was the first homicide of 2016 for Colorado Springs.The man charged with the killing was a solider at Fort Carson, Colorado. Another man was...
Man accused of participating in Colorado Springs drug ring
Police arrested a 26-year-old man last week for his alleged involvement with a Colorado Springs drug ring. Allegedly, the man helped file 97 bogus prescriptions for drugs and helped remove 11,570 pills from area pharmacies. This most recent arrest marks the 25th...
Domestic violence and federal gun possession laws
If you are convicted of a felony domestic violence charge, the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968 bans you from possessing a firearm. The Lautenberg Amendment, which was passed in 1996, bans individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge...
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