Pedestrian crashes are often the fault of the vehicle involved. People driving don't always pay close enough attention to the changing traffic conditions around their vehicles. Inadequate surveillance is one of the more common reasons drivers give when explaining how...
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Month: October 2021
3 potential defense strategies in a drug possession case
While the possession of limited amounts of recreational marijuana has been legal here in Colorado for some years, that's not the case with all other controlled substances. You can still get arrested for meth, heroin, cocaine or the possession of prescription drugs...
Which causes inaccurate chemical breath test results?
Law enforcement officers commonly ask someone suspected of drunk driving to undergo a chemical breath test to confirm their suspicions. While law enforcement may put a lot of faith in the results of those tests, perhaps they shouldn't. Many factors can render these...
There’s been a surge in criminal activity in Colorado
Colorado's House Minority Leader Rep. Hugh McKean published an open letter calling for his fellow legislators to make Colorado's uptick in crime a priority when assessing bills this upcoming legislative session. His plea comes after a recent Federal Bureau of...
DOJ plans to crackdown on white collar crime in 2022
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) made it clear in recent remarks that it will focus on rooting out illegal misconduct within the corporate sector and hold individuals responsible for misuse of their positions for their own financial gain. The comments,...
What you should know before you take your ATV out this winter
As many Coloradoans know, with the right modifications (and the appropriate tires), an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) can be ridden in the snow. However, snow and ice present unique challenges for even the most experienced ATV enthusiast. So if you plan to hit the trails...
Dog bites are more common on Halloween
As a responsible parent, you take care to keep your children from approaching dogs you don’t know – whether they’re outside or in someone’s home – and to do so carefully even if the owner has reassured you that their dog is friendly. However, Halloween (and...
How do you know when someone is too impaired to consent to sex?
Consent often is a critical factor in determining when sexual activity is considered a crime. One factor that can affect whether a person can truly provide consent is if they’re impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Of course, for college students, these things often go...
Colorado’s “make my day” law still creates ambiguity
A number of states have what are known as “stand your ground,” “castle doctrine” or “shoot first” laws that essentially allow people to take lethal action against an intruder in their home if they reasonably believe they’re under threat without being held criminally...
Driving in the rain requires a lot of patience and attention to detail
Tractor-trailer drivers should ensure that they’re driving safely because their very large and heavy rigs can cause severe injuries to innocent individuals if they slam into a passenger vehicle. Sometimes, these crashes are fatal. There are several ways that truckers...
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