Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

July 30, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: DUI/DWI

DWAI vs DUI Colorado

In Colorado, there are three different offenses associated with driving while impaired:

    Driving under the influence (DUI) Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) DUI per se

Since all three of these are typically misdemeanor offenses, they do not always result in jail time or significant fines. However, depending on the number of DUIs you have been charged with in the past, a DUI or a DWAI could result in a suspension of your license, and will certainly go on your record. 

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July 18, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Domestic Violence

What are Protection Orders in Colorado?

A civil protection order, otherwise known as a civil restraining order is a court mandate issued to protect the person seeking the order from abuse, harassment, stalking, threats, or intimidation by the person the order is sought against.

It is often sought by victims of domestic abuse, though these victims are not the only individuals to which civil protection orders can be granted. Civil restraining orders can also be granted to victims of sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact, or anyone under fear of personal injury or [..]

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July 8, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Sex Crimes

Colorado Age of Consent Laws

Similarly to other states, when a minor is involved, age difference plays a major role in criminal charges. If you or a loved one have been accused of violating Colorado's age of consent laws, contact a Denver statutory rape defense attorney as soon as possible.
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May 21, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy | Drug Charges

Denver Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains New Colorado Law

On Monday, May 20, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that police must now require probable cause before they are able to deploy dogs trained to detect marijuana. This places yet another divide between how the state of Colorado and the federal law choose to investigate marijuana.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that any dog trained to alert to marijuana cannot be used until the officer establishes probable cause that an actual crime has been committed.

In the past, since the seventies, in fact, police dogs were trained [..]

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