No one goes out at night planning to get arrested for a drunk driving charge. Nevertheless, DUI arrests happen every day throughout Colorado, and many of these arrests happen to Colorado Springs residents. In one recent arrest, a man was taken into custody after...
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Man calls police for help, gets arrested for drunk driving
A man crashed his car in Colorado Springs, and the wreck was bad enough that he was trapped in his vehicle. After emergency crews got him out, police determined that he was under the influence and arrested him.The call came in to police right around 3:45 in the...
What qualifies as stalking?
If you've been accused of stalking, you may feel stunned. You don't think you did anything to warrant those accusations, and you can't believe you're going to wind up in court over this.In some cases, this confusion stems from the fact that people have a very narrow...
The many forms of menacing
We all have seen our share of B-grade movies about menacing. The evil villain skulks in dark alleyways, basements, maybe in the woods, twirling his moustache with a sardonic smile on his face while waiting for his unsuspecting victim to come near. Then he pounces on...
What’s the history of the insanity defense against murder?
We've all heard of the "insanity" defense from the movies. It might go something like this: A man is accused of murder, but he is able to show in court that -- although he committed a killing -- the incident cannot be considered murder because the defendant was out of...
3 things you should know about Colorado’s domestic violence laws
Colorado takes domestic violence very seriously. The potential penalties for a domestic violence charge can be high, and you should understand the risks you face if police charge you with domestic violence in Colorado.To start learning about this topic, here are three...
Colorado coroner out after allegedly driving drunk to a crash
A coroner in Colorado drove to a fatal car accident, a standard part of his job. However, he was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Now, he has resigned from his position.Three people were involved in the initial crash. Two...
What are some of the more common college student crimes?
College is a time for freedom and personal growth for many, but some students run into altercations with the law that could potentially impact the rest of their lives. Criminal convictions can derail their education, make it harder to get a job and lead to fines and...
Don’t talk about your criminal case with family or friends
After an arrest, your stress, anxiety, and frustration can negatively affect your emotional state. To deal with this situation, many people who are awaiting trial or out on bail find it comforting to unburden themselves in conversations with family members or friends....
About Colorado’s gun laws
Colorado has a relatively permissive attitude to gun ownership, due in large part to its western heritage and vibrant hunting culture. With a concealed carry permit, a gun owner is free to carry a legally-allowed weapon on his or her person, or to transport a gun in a...
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