Divorce isn't just a breakup. It's a legal process that entails complex procedures, including determining child custody arrangements and property division. Consider these demands of divorce proceedings may cause you to wonder if there is an easier, less expensive way to part from your spouse.
Helpful tips for new co-parents
Parenting puts stress on even the most stable relationships. That can be felt even more in the initial period following a divorce. It can feel impossible to work peacefully with your ex-spouse. Even the most simple disagreements can dissolve into an argument. Parenting is a difficult endeavor, and an ex-spouse adds another challenge altogether.
81 drivers arrested on DUI charges in Colorado Springs crackdown
The Colorado State Patrol recently announced that it arrested 81 drivers in Colorado Springs on charges of drinking and driving as a result of a recent crackdown conducted from Aug. 17 through Sept. 4. The arrests were a part of a state-wide effort that resulted in the arrests of 900 Colorado drivers in total. In addition to the 81 Colorado Springs drivers, the anti-drunk driving campaign saw the arrest of 100 drivers in Denver and 55 drivers in Aurora.
Colorado school faces charges related to sexual misconduct
Being accused of a crime is one of the most traumatic experiences that a person can endure. It often feels like the whole world is against you if you are charged with a crime. You may find yourself scrambling to defend yourself and preserve your good name as well as your freedom.
Underage use of marijuana has not increased since legalization
Marijuana was first legalized for recreational use in Colorado in 2012, with the first retail store opening in 2014. Since then, anti-marijuana groups have argued that legalization may increase underage used of the substance.
The biggest reason for wrongful convictions
A wrongful conviction is devastating. The justice system is supposed to be on your side, but now you're going to jail for something you did not do. It feels unjust and unfair and surreal.
Meth overdoses push drug fatalities to record high in Colorado
Though much of the focus has been on the opioid epidemic, methamphetamine use is still a major problem in Colorado. In El Paso County, deaths from meth use almost doubled from 2016 to 2017. The Pueblo Chieftain states the use of meth also helped push Colorado drug fatalities to over 1,000 in 2017. This is a record number of drug deaths for the state.
3 sources of DUI case evidence that could help your defense
Technology has come a long way in recent years, and although police are using new technology to convict DUI defendants who might not have been convicted otherwise -- some DUI defendants are also using technology to succeed in their defenses. Here are three ways that DUI defense lawyers are beginning to use technology to help their clients:
Colorado felonies and penalties vary based on several factors
If you are facing a criminal charge in Colorado, you probably have a lot of questions. Many of these can be answered by your legal counsel, while others you can get answers to if you know what suspects of various crimes may face in a court of law.
Police bust Colorado 'chop shop' for stolen bicycles
Grand Valley has become a popular destination for bicycle enthusiasts with its beautiful trails and lush scenery. Unfortunately, it also has become a popular target for bike thieves.
Accused of sex crimes? Avoid doing these things
Being accused of any crime at all is difficult to deal with, but allegations of sex crimes can be particularly devastating. A successful conviction on charges related to sex crimes can cost you your freedom and have a profoundly negative effect on your personal relationships. Such a conviction can also make it difficult to find employment and housing even after you have paid for your alleged crime.
