Colorado’s drug laws are constantly changing. With changes in the law come changes in the elements that a prosecutor must prove in order to convict someone of things like drug possession or distribution. The newest bill being debated in Colorado’s legislature has both...
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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...
Can you obtain a plea deal for federal charges?
People who are facing federal charges likely realize that they’re in a precarious situation. They have to poke holes in the prosecution’s case, but the federal government has vast resources to try to patch those holes. For some defendants in federal criminal cases, a...
Why should you invoke your Miranda rights?
Anyone who has watched a movie with an arrest in it has probably heard the officer read the Miranda rights to the person they’re arresting. These are formally known as the Miranda rights and they’re a critical part of the criminal justice system. Many individuals...
Does the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) apply to you?
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...
Examples of Class 1 felony offenses in Colorado Springs
Anytime you face criminal charges, you should approach the matter seriously. However, some felony offenses are worse than others in the state of Colorado. Class 1 felonies, for example, could result in a lifetime of severe legal consequences. The more you understand...
Colorado felonies and penalties vary based on several factors
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...
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...
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