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Colorado legalized marijuana in 2014, making it available for those who are 21 and older to buy this drug in specific, licensed stores.  Even though marijuana is broadly legal for medicinal or recreational use in this state, that doesn’t mean it’s safe for a...

Colorado licenses professionals in a huge number of different careers. Plumbers, barbers and medical professionals all need to have licenses, as do teachers, acupuncturists and architects. Licensing ensures higher levels of professional competence and can help people...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Almost every American who earns an income is responsible for paying taxes to the federal government. Every year, you may have to write a check to the Internal Revenue Service for what you owe. No one enjoys paying taxes, but the law requires it, making it a criminal...