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A person who’s been convicted of a criminal charge will have to go through the sentencing phase. This is when the court passes their sentence, or punishment. Sentencing can include a variety of options, including incarceration, fines, probation and more. Sentences are...
The right to bear arms, often interpreted as the right to own firearms, in particular, is important enough to be the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Most adults in the United States have the right to possess and even carry firearms, provided that they...
Drunk driving is dangerous for several reasons. Alcohol increases your reaction time and the risk of you falling asleep at the wheel. It also impairs your judgment, which could lead to an improper maneuver and a collision. The effect of alcohol on a driver's judgment...
No contact orders and restraining orders are similar. Colorado no contact orders cover most of the behavior that a protection order covers. However, a no contact order can be permanent or can last for as long as criminal proceedings take, instead of expiring after a...
Military personnel who return home from deployment to war zones sometimes engage in violent behavior or outbursts. In order to deal with this issue, we need to know why and how it happens. Some studies have suggested that it is not entirely the fault of those service...
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would keep all drunk or drugged motorists off the road if they could. This goal is the motivation behind the state agency's "Breathalyze Before You Drive" campaign. CDOT aims to highlight how drivers can avoid driving...
If you have a prescription medication, possessing that drug and using it is fully legal for you. Other things may be illegal, such as taking the medication and then driving a car, but you’re not breaking the law simply by having the controlled substance. This can...
Weapons charges often conjure images of people with firearms, but guns aren't the only weapons with legal restrictions in Colorado. The state also has laws in place that restrict the ownership and carrying of knives in certain situations. If you are like most knife...
Theft crimes don't just involve taking property or money from someone without their permission. They also involve selling, keeping or storing stolen goods. Many people who steal property, especially during burglaries or from retail establishments, may hope to resell...
A school superintendent in the Woodland Park district of Colorado is currently facing a DUI charge. This criminal charge could affect his career and role in the community, even if he is not convicted of the crime. Drunk driving charges can result in steep penalties,...
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