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The U.S. is a demographically, ethnically, and racially diverse country. This diversity leads law enforcement agencies to narrow their focus to certain communities over others through a process called predictive profiling. This can expose some people to an increased...
We all have seen our share of B-grade movies about menacing. The evil villain skulks in dark alleyways, basements, maybe in the woods, twirling his moustache with a sardonic smile on his face while waiting for his unsuspecting victim to come near. Then he pounces on...
Assault is a serious crime in Colorado. Upon conviction for assault, penalties range from 3 to 24 years in prison depending on the specific nature of the crime.What exactly constitutes "assault"? Colorado law carefully defines three types of assault crimes: First...
The crime of murder one, in Colorado, is the most severe type of homicide charge. There are several ways in which one may commit a murder in the first degree.The criminal code at section 18-3-102 provides the elements needed by the state to prove a person guilty of...
Colorado has laws against the act known as "menacing." In Colorado, menacing involves knowingly placing someone "in fear of serious bodily injury" or attempting to do so. Menacing with a deadly weapon would be the act of threatening another person while brandishing a...
In a rare ruling, an El Paso County judge dismissed a murder charge against Matthew Houston for the February death of Manuel "Manny" Vigil. Matthew Houston was represented by David Foley of .The move was highly unusual, because murder...
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