Many Coloradoans regularly do business with foreign entities or foreign governments themselves. Few consider themselves foreign agents. However, what’s important is whether the U.S. Government considers you a foreign agent. There’s a lot of confusion around that...
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Month: July 2021
How people get arrested for shoplifting without leaving a store
Theft is one of the oldest and most common forms of crime. Most forms of theft involve people intentionally taking what does not belong to them, sometimes while threatening another person with a weapon or after illegally entering a property. Shoplifting, sometimes...
Appeals court’s ruling highlights expanding definitions of “stalking”
These days, almost every entertainer, author, politician, journalist and celebutante has a social media presence. Some use it largely for marketing purposes. Others enjoy connecting with fans. This can often lead people to feel like they have a relationship with these...
What your child should know before taking the car to college
If your child is taking a car with them to college this fall, or even if you’re driving them and staying around for a few days to get them settled in, it’s important to understand the risks in driving around campus surrounding areas. College towns like Boulder and...
How serious are charges of embezzlement?
When a public official is charged with embezzlement, prosecutors may be certain they have a strong case. The official may also be charged with several crimes. “Embezzlement” Is one type of theft involving assets or money from another person or organization. The person...
Does over-prescribing mean you’re running a pill mill?
A so-called “pill mill” is illegal and can result in arrest for the doctor who is prescribing the drugs and medications to his or her patients. These operations are often targeted by the authorities, who claim that they are helping to create an epidemic or simply...
What happens if you refuse a Breathalyzer test in Colorado?
You may know that you can decline a roadside Breathalyzer test if you're suspected of drunk driving. These tests are often not all that accurate, and you don’t have to take one. The officer may ask you to do field sobriety tests instead, or may simply decide that they...
Why doesn’t predictive policing work?
Among other things, one of the goals of predictive policing was to end racial bias in police work. Essentially, a computer analyzes data and predicts where crime will happen. It then recommends where officers should go to stop or react to these crimes. The idea is...
What’s the legal status of salvia in Colorado?
People think of Colorado as a state with liberal attitudes toward drug use. After all, Colorado was the first state to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. However, people can and do still get arrested for drug offenses in Colorado. Even substances that...
Will car accidents go back down in the fall?
Car accidents often spike in the summer. There are a lot of reasons for it: Longer days, families on vacation, people with summer jobs who now have to commute, etc. For some, especially young drivers, summer is also a sort of carefree season that may lead to speeding...
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