If you are facing domestic violence charges, arguing self-defense is not so straightforward. There is a lot that is considered, depending on the circumstances of your case. However, if you can successfully prove that you acted in self-defense, it is possible to beat...
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Why do more serious accidents happen at night?
It's well-known that driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day. The ratio of accidents to cars on the road is higher when it's dark. Even if there are fewer total accidents than during daylight hours, the accident rate is higher because of the...
Can buying a silencer lead to Colorado firearm charges?
You may have firearms for various purposes. People frequently use rifles for hunting or skill shooting, while shotguns are popular tools used by ranchers who must defend their animals against predators. People who carry handguns often do so for self-defense purposes...
When can – and can’t – you challenge Breathalyzer results?
You may be aware that the results of Breathalyzer tests can be used as evidence in a drunk driving case. However, you may have also heard that many thousands of test results have been determined to be inadmissible. Improper calibration, use by a law enforcement...
What you need to know before your teen takes the ATV out alone
If your teen has grown up riding with you on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) throughout the mountains and back roads of Colorado, it’s only natural that once they hit the legal age to operate one on their own, they’re anxious to do it. However, it’s crucial to make sure...
Consent can be tricky when you’re both using drugs or alcohol
Say you go to a college party, and everyone there is either drinking or using recreational drugs. You participate in this, and you later find yourself about to have an intimate encounter with another person from that party. This person was also using drugs and...
Why you shouldn’t give someone your prescription drugs
Most people who share their prescription medications are not trying to do anything malicious. They're not attempting to give medications to someone who is addicted to them, for instance, and they are certainly not attempting to sell them for profit. All they are...
Can you own and carry any type of knife in Colorado?
The state of Colorado has lenient knife and blade laws when compared to other U.S. regions. As such, there are only a few restrictions associated with bladed weapons. If you feel strongly about self-defense but prefer blades over guns, knowledge of the law can help...
Do drunk-driving prevention apps really work?
You probably know you can face severe consequences for a Colorado DUI. Even first-time offenders typically lose their license for several months and spend thousands of dollars on fines. It is easy to misjudge one’s sobriety, but it is safe to assume that most people...
3 things you shouldn’t do when dealing with an insurance company
When you suffer injuries in a car accident that was not your fault, you probably expect the involved insurance companies to treat you fairly. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Do not forget that even though insurers provide a service, they are in business to...
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