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.Felonies are the most...
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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.On Aug. 21, Grand Junction police planted a mountain bike outfitted with GPS and video...
2 ways you could unknowingly commit a felony crime
Ignorance of the law isn't a defense. If it were, we could ignore all laws and -- after getting arrested and accused of a crime -- achieve a verdict of not guilty simply by claiming that we didn't realize we were doing anything wrong. That said, there are many felony...
Why does judicial bias occur?
After getting charged with a felony, you have the right to a fair trial. Nothing can infringe upon that right.Many people focus on the second part of the equation: The right to a trial itself. While that is a fundamental right in America and a reason the justice...
Risks and consequences of felony charges in Colorado
The law in Colorado recognizes several different types of illegal offenses, ranging from traffic violations to petty offenses and misdemeanor crimes. However, felonies are the only category of crime for which a defendant risks going to state prison.A felony charge is,...
Five Pueblo residents are arrested, suspected of dog-fighting
Five people were taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 1, on suspicion of running a dog-fighting club out of a Pueblo home located at 14000 E. Beech Street.Local law enforcement and Animal Services first launched a joint investigation of the suspected dog-fighting ring...
When is it a crime to have a plastic bag in my pocket?
Believe it or not, there are certain circumstances when possessing a completely innocuous item, such as a plastic bag or a piece of tinfoil, is actually a crime. It all boils down to drug paraphernalia possession and the context in which you possess certain items that...
A Colorado Springs robbery spree ends with a suspect’s arrest
Colorado Springs Police Department announced early in the morning on Friday, Dec. 29 that the man believed to have been responsible for several convenience store robberies earlier that day had been apprehended.According to investigators with city's police department,...
If you’re convicted of felony DUI, you’ll serve time
With the passage of HB-17-1288, everyone convicted of felony DUI in Colorado will now have to go to jail. Governor John Hickenlooper signed the bill on June 6, 2017, and the law goes into effect on August 9, 2017. From that date forward, anyone who is convicted of a...
Gun crimes and the possible penalties in Colorado
In Colorado, the possible penalties for a gun crime can be severe. It's also fairly easy to violate gun and weapons laws here. However, there are many defenses that can be used to mitigate the penalties.Here are some common gun and weapons charges in Colorado, as well...
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