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    • What is the Age of Consent in Colorado?

      Romeo and Juliet Law in Colorado Colorado law statute §18-3-402, C.R.S., the “Romeo and Juliet law” or “close-in-age exemption", states that minors under 14 are allowed to have consensual sex with ...

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    • Understanding Colorado's Expressed Consent Law

      Colorado’s DUI laws include an “expressed consent” law, which means you automatically consent to undergo a chemical test if you’ve been arrested by an officer who has reason to suspect that you’ve ...

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    • Criminal Offenses & License Suspension in Colorado

      If you’re like most Colorado drivers, you’re well-aware of the fact that your driver’s license can be suspended for drunk driving or getting too many speeding tickets. What you may not realize is ...

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    • Is Colorado a Fault Car Accident State?

      In the United States, we have fault car accident states and no-fault car accident states, but which model does Colorado follow? Today, Colorado follows the “fault-based” model when it comes to ...

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    • Criminal Offenses & License Suspension in Colorado

      If you’re like most Colorado drivers, you’re well-aware of the fact that your driver’s license can be suspended for drunk driving or getting too many speeding tickets. What you may not realize is ...

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    • Can Landlords Run Background Checks?

      We all need a safe place to live, especially if we are raising a family. But not everyone can qualify for, or afford to buy a house, so a large percentage of the population rents or leases apartments ...

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    • Bail Reform in Colorado

      Many criminal defense attorneys and criminal justice experts agree that pretrial detention leads to a host of negative consequences for defendants, such as lost jobs, lost housing, divorces, damage to ...

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    • Denver Bench Warrants

      Are you concerned there may be a bench warrant for your arrest in the Greater Denver Area? If so, do you know the difference between a traditional arrest warrant and a bench warrant? Since a lot of ...

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    • Can a Bicyclist Be Liable for a Traffic Accident?

      Sometimes, the relationship between drivers and bicyclists can be tense and filled with frustration. Bicyclists can feel as if they’re constantly in danger of being hit by motorists while motorists ...

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    • FAQs About a Colorado DUI

      For the average Denver resident, it can be difficult to fully understand a Colorado DUI. Compared to some states, Colorado does not have loads of easy-to-find information about drunk and drugged ...

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    • Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders

      Colorado Felon Gun Laws According to Colorado's Revised Statutes C.R.S. 18-12-108 , a felon in possession of a firearm is referred to as “possession of weapons by previous offenders" and can be a ...

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    • Denver Bench Warrants

      Are you concerned there may be a bench warrant for your arrest in the Greater Denver Area? If so, do you know the difference between a traditional arrest warrant and a bench warrant? Since a lot of ...

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    • Parking Lot Driving Safety Tips

      Parking Lot Accident Statistics Parking lot vehicular accidents are more common than you may think. Research suggests that one in five car accidents occur in a parking lot each year , with over 50,000 ...

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    • 6 Common Causes of Teen Driving Accidents

      The Top Reasons for Teen Car Crashes According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car crashes are the second leading cause of death for American teenagers . CDC data also shows ...

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    • The Dangers of Fatigued Driving

      One of the most common causes of car accidents is driver fatigue. In fact, drowsy driving is just as bad as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs since fatigue can also impair your motor ...

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    • Criminal Offenses & License Suspension in Colorado

      If you’re like most Colorado drivers, you’re well-aware of the fact that your driver’s license can be suspended for drunk driving or getting too many speeding tickets. What you may not realize is ...

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    • Reinstating a Colorado Driver License

      When someone’s Colorado driver license is suspended, or revoked because they have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), DUID , or for another reason, such as having too many points on ...

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    • What Are Collateral Consequences?

      Are you facing criminal charges in the Greater Denver Area? If you are convicted (found guilty) of a crime, you fill face the standard court-ordered penalties, such as fines, probation, community ...

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    • Waiving the Right to a Jury Trial in Colorado

      Are you facing criminal charges in the Greater Denver Area? If so, it’s going to be very important for you to weigh your legal options. Will you challenge your charges? Will you accept a plea bargain? ...

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    • Criminal Offenses & License Suspension in Colorado

      If you’re like most Colorado drivers, you’re well-aware of the fact that your driver’s license can be suspended for drunk driving or getting too many speeding tickets. What you may not realize is ...

      Read More
    • Bail Reform in Colorado

      Many criminal defense attorneys and criminal justice experts agree that pretrial detention leads to a host of negative consequences for defendants, such as lost jobs, lost housing, divorces, damage to ...

      Read More
    • What Are Collateral Consequences?

      Are you facing criminal charges in the Greater Denver Area? If you are convicted (found guilty) of a crime, you fill face the standard court-ordered penalties, such as fines, probation, community ...

      Read More
    • Waiving the Right to a Jury Trial in Colorado

      Are you facing criminal charges in the Greater Denver Area? If so, it’s going to be very important for you to weigh your legal options. Will you challenge your charges? Will you accept a plea bargain? ...

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    • Can Landlords Run Background Checks?

      We all need a safe place to live, especially if we are raising a family. But not everyone can qualify for, or afford to buy a house, so a large percentage of the population rents or leases apartments ...

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    • Can I Be Deported for DUI?

      Are you a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who is facing criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI)? If so, you may be wondering, “If I’m convicted of DUI, can it trigger ...

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    • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Colorado

      The term “ domestic violence ” generally refers to violence and threats of violence between family and household members. It frequently relates to violence between spouses (spousal abuse), parents and ...

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    • Criminal Offenses & License Suspension in Colorado

      If you’re like most Colorado drivers, you’re well-aware of the fact that your driver’s license can be suspended for drunk driving or getting too many speeding tickets. What you may not realize is ...

      Read More
    • Reinstating a Colorado Driver License

      When someone’s Colorado driver license is suspended, or revoked because they have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), DUID , or for another reason, such as having too many points on ...

      Read More
    • Can Landlords Run Background Checks?

      We all need a safe place to live, especially if we are raising a family. But not everyone can qualify for, or afford to buy a house, so a large percentage of the population rents or leases apartments ...

      Read More
    • Can I Be Deported for DUI?

      Are you a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who is facing criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI)? If so, you may be wondering, “If I’m convicted of DUI, can it trigger ...

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  • DUI
    • DUI Accidents & Personal Injury Claims in Colorado

      Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all states and Colorado is no exception. According to the National College for DUI Defense , in Colorado, a driver is considered “under the ...

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    • Can I Get Fired for DUI in Colorado?

      Depending on the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of their first DUI arrest, the driver can face up to $1,000 in fines, up to one year in jail, and a 9-month driver license ...

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    • Marijuana DUI in Denver

      You may not know it but under federal law, it’s illegal for people to possess or use marijuana. But in January of 2014, that all changed for the State of Colorado. At the beginning of 2014, Colorado ...

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    • Marijuana DUI in Denver

      You may not know it but under federal law, it’s illegal for people to possess or use marijuana. But in January of 2014, that all changed for the State of Colorado. At the beginning of 2014, Colorado ...

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    • Reinstating a Colorado Driver License

      When someone’s Colorado driver license is suspended, or revoked because they have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), DUID , or for another reason, such as having too many points on ...

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    • What Should I Do If I'm Pulled Over?

      Drivers get pulled over every day for various reasons including speeding, running through a stop sign or a red light, having expired registration tags, passing a stopped school bus, or simply having a ...

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    • First DUI Penalties in Colorado

      Are you facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges for the first time in Denver or anywhere else in Colorado? If so, you are going to have a number of questions and understandably so. For the ...

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    • What Should I Do If I'm Pulled Over?

      Drivers get pulled over every day for various reasons including speeding, running through a stop sign or a red light, having expired registration tags, passing a stopped school bus, or simply having a ...

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    • FAQs About a Colorado DUI

      For the average Denver resident, it can be difficult to fully understand a Colorado DUI. Compared to some states, Colorado does not have loads of easy-to-find information about drunk and drugged ...

      Read More
    • Denver Bench Warrants

      Are you concerned there may be a bench warrant for your arrest in the Greater Denver Area? If so, do you know the difference between a traditional arrest warrant and a bench warrant? Since a lot of ...

      Read More
    • What Are Collateral Consequences?

      Are you facing criminal charges in the Greater Denver Area? If you are convicted (found guilty) of a crime, you fill face the standard court-ordered penalties, such as fines, probation, community ...

      Read More
    • Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders

      Colorado Felon Gun Laws According to Colorado's Revised Statutes C.R.S. 18-12-108 , a felon in possession of a firearm is referred to as “possession of weapons by previous offenders" and can be a ...

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    • Difference Between Misdemeanors and Felonies

      In most states, crimes are classified into one of two categories: felonies and misdemeanors . At surface level, it’s common knowledge that being charged with a felony is the most severe and punishable ...

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    • First DUI Penalties in Colorado

      Are you facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges for the first time in Denver or anywhere else in Colorado? If so, you are going to have a number of questions and understandably so. For the ...

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    • Marijuana DUI in Denver

      You may not know it but under federal law, it’s illegal for people to possess or use marijuana. But in January of 2014, that all changed for the State of Colorado. At the beginning of 2014, Colorado ...

      Read More
    • First DUI Penalties in Colorado

      Are you facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges for the first time in Denver or anywhere else in Colorado? If so, you are going to have a number of questions and understandably so. For the ...

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    • Financial Abuse in Colorado Nursing Homes

      With advances in nutrition, health awareness, and medical technology, Americans are living longer than ever before, which presents new challenges for families. With seniors living well into their 80s ...

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    • Civil Liability for Assault & Battery in Colorado

      Experiencing an assault can be a traumatic and overwhelming ordeal. Beyond the physical harm and emotional trauma inflicted, victims/survivors of assault can sustain fiscal damages, such as medical ...

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    • Common Fourth of July Accidents

      The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a significant holiday in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by delegates from ...

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    • Can I Post on Social Media During My Lawsuit?

      In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. People use it to share their experiences, connect with friends and family, and even seek legal advice. However, ...

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    • Will My Case Go to Trial?

      If you were recently arrested for a crime in Denver, Greenwood Village, or anywhere in Arapahoe County and your criminal case is progressing through the courts, you’ll probably want to know, “Will my ...

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    • Can Landlords Run Background Checks?

      We all need a safe place to live, especially if we are raising a family. But not everyone can qualify for, or afford to buy a house, so a large percentage of the population rents or leases apartments ...

      Read More
    • Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders

      Colorado Felon Gun Laws According to Colorado's Revised Statutes C.R.S. 18-12-108 , a felon in possession of a firearm is referred to as “possession of weapons by previous offenders" and can be a ...

      Read More
    • When Should I Be Concerned About a Dog Bite?

      How to Identify a Serious Dog Bite Injury Dog bites can range from mild to severe , but it’s important to know when an injury is serious enough to require medical attention. Understanding the signs ...

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    • Liability When Your Child is Injured at School

      A large percentage of adult injuries occur at work because workers spend so much time at work during the week. Well, the same goes for children. Considering how much time children spend in school, ...

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    • Are Parents Liable for Their Children’s Mistakes in Colorado?

      When you were a child and you entered a drug store or gift shop, you can probably recall your mother, grandmother, or a shop clerk saying that if “you break it, you have to pay for it.” Of course, ...

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    • Probation in Arapahoe County

      Were you recently arrested for a crime in Arapahoe County? If so, you probably have a lot of questions, especially about probation. Will you go to jail? Can you get probation instead of jail time? How ...

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    • What is the Age of Consent in Colorado?

      Romeo and Juliet Law in Colorado Colorado law statute §18-3-402, C.R.S., the “Romeo and Juliet law” or “close-in-age exemption", states that minors under 14 are allowed to have consensual sex with ...

      Read More
    • What is the Age of Consent in Colorado?

      Romeo and Juliet Law in Colorado Colorado law statute §18-3-402, C.R.S., the “Romeo and Juliet law” or “close-in-age exemption", states that minors under 14 are allowed to have consensual sex with ...

      Read More
    • Sexual Assault Charges in Denver

      Are you being accused of sexual assault in Denver or anywhere in Arapahoe County? If so, it’s important that you understand the seriousness of these accusations. Under Section 18-3-402 of the Colorado ...

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    • Slip & Fall Claims in Denver, CO

      Have you been injured in a slip and fall accident in the Greater Denver Area? A slip and fall claim is a breed of premises liability lawsuit that is filed against property owners when they failed to ...

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    • Can Landlords Run Background Checks?

      We all need a safe place to live, especially if we are raising a family. But not everyone can qualify for, or afford to buy a house, so a large percentage of the population rents or leases apartments ...

      Read More
    • Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders

      Colorado Felon Gun Laws According to Colorado's Revised Statutes C.R.S. 18-12-108 , a felon in possession of a firearm is referred to as “possession of weapons by previous offenders" and can be a ...

      Read More