Police generally need to have a warrant if they plan to come to your house and enter it. Law enforcement officers generally have to show a judge that they have probable cause to search your home to secure it. Random searches are not allowed, so the judge has to...
Free Consultations
Month: April 2021
Who pays when a rideshare driver hits a pedestrian in Colorado?
Rideshare services like Lyft and Uber have revolutionized how people travel. It is no longer necessary for professionals to know the name of taxi companies in every city that they visit or for people to have a car just to get to work or appointments. Someone who needs...
How a DUI conviction affects you when you hold a CDL
A drunk driving conviction can cause all kinds of havoc in your life, both financially and personally. If you happen to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL), however, you're in for a lot more trouble than the average driver DUI arrests and convictions come with...
How crash scene investigators help with injury claims
When accidents happen on the road, they happen so quickly that even the people involved may not know the order in which events played out -- and that can make determining liability for any injuries and other losses difficult. While police must reliably determine this...
What happens to your student loans after a drug conviction?
Many students rely on their receipt of student loans, grants and other financial aid to pursue their higher education endeavors. While many students are eligible to request this funding, there's no guarantee that it will continue to flow in. Several situations may...
3 contributing factors to trucker fatigue on the roads
Drowsy driving is dangerous for any vehicle or driver, but it is particularly concerning when it involves a commercial vehicle. Big trucks could cause crashes that injure people in multiple other vehicles within seconds if a driver falls asleep and loses control. ...
When do minors need to be advised of their Miranda rights?
Before someone in custody is interrogated by law enforcement officers, they are required to be read their Miranda rights. Minors have those same rights. However, officers also have to take into consideration the age of the juvenile they’re questioning. They may need...
How new vehicle safety features can help older drivers
If you’re a senior driver who’s been involved in a car crash, you may be having second thoughts about getting behind the wheel again. Even if the crash wasn’t your fault, it’s normal to have some anxiety. It may feel like there’s just too much happening on the road –...
Understanding kickbacks and why they’re illegal
Sometimes it’s easy to get into a way of doing business because it’s how your predecessor operated. Maybe that’s just how things are done in your organization. However, some of these ways of doing business may be illegal. One example is kickbacks. What is a kickback?...
Why did traffic fatalities go up in 2020 when number of drivers on the road went down?
There was a notable decrease in the amount of driving people did in 2020. According to some reports, drivers covered 16.6% fewer miles than they did in 2019. At the same time, though, traffic fatalities per mile driven went up. The total number of fatalities was...
Get Legal Help Today
Call us at 719-377-4024 for a free consultation.