Have you ever gargled some mouthwash just before jumping into your car on the way to work in the morning? You might not want to do that. Alcohol-based mouthwash products, like Listerine, can cause you to fail a Breathalyzer test for as long as 10 minutes after use. If you're a driver under the age of 21, the effect could last even longer since the blood alcohol content thresholds are even lower for an underage DWI.
Colorado legislators disagree on teen sexting bills
Colorado legislators are hoping to pass a teen sexting bill, but with just a few weeks left in the legislative session, it doesn't appear as though a compromise can be reached. Two bills are currently being debated. One would allow teens to take and share their nude photos. The other makes the practice illegal, but also gives the district attorneys several minor charges to file. The hope is that a third bill can be drafted and pushed through by May 10.
Colorado Supreme Court rules on expressed consent law
The Colorado Supreme Court recently heard appeals in three cases that all dealt with the state's expressed consent law. The lower courts had thrown out the warrantless blood draw evidence.
Juvenile expungements in Colorado
Getting a criminal record at any age is bad, but it can have especially negative effects on the future of a person who is just starting out in life. Fortunately though, there are solutions for many young people who have gotten in trouble with the law.
5 people arrested and charged with first-degree murder
The most serious crime that any Colorado resident could be accused of is murder. When a murder happens, and a suspect is accused, that individual will want to secure the highest quality legal council available because if he or she loses the case, the individual could go to jail for life.
Sealing an adult criminal record in Colorado
The existence of a criminal record can inhibit your ability to enter college, advance your career, rent an apartment, or get a home loan. But did you know that in many circumstances, records of arrests and convictions can be sealed in Colorado?
Legal definitions of weapons in Colorado
In Colorado, there are a number of common weapons offenses that someone may be charged with. The definitions of these weapons are set in C.R.S. § 18-12-101.
Will more states see a decrease in blood alcohol content limits?
In 2015, Colorado passed a law making some drunk driving convictions felonies. The new law was met with quite a bit of resistance. How would the state deal with a drop in the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) needed to be charged with a DUI?
