I can't imagine it would be easy to stand by and watch a family member be investigated for a crime in Arapahoe County, especially when you have the power to do something. An Aurora police officer recently found himself in that predicament, and chose to intervene. According to the news, the office...
Denver Police have intensified patrol around the Central Library in Denver in order to deter the increased drug use that has been occurring at that location. People in the Denver area had reported the issue, including finding needles in the bathroom, to the police in hopes that the situation woul...
A recent new story out of Denver is making national headlines as a group of disability advocates were arrested after refusing to leave Senator Cory Gardner's office in protest. Ten people were cited under the Denver Municipal Code for Trespassing after refusing to leave, and a few had added charg...
In downtown Denver, the nightlife is hopping and generally, when alcohol is involved, people don't make the best choices. Occasionally, a fun night out ends in a bloody nose, or worse, criminal charges. In Denver County, there are many criminal statutes that address the type of fighting that is t...
The Longmont Police Department has been very recently as vandals have damaged multiple cars across the city. According to the news, the first incident occurred on June 19, when windows were smashed out on 8 cars. A few days later, 13 vehicles had tires slashed, and then a few hours later, 6 vehic...
Three juveniles, ages 15, 16, and 17, who were involved in a volunteer program to work in police stations, ended up stealing three of the police cars and taking them on joy rides through the city. They used the name of a sergeant who was on vacation to access stun guns, radios, and the keys to th...
City courts, like Aurora Municipal Court and Westminster Municipal Court, have different definitions for certain crimes than state courts, like the Denver County Court. Domestic Violence, or DV, is a crime which is defined differently in Denver Municipal Court (City Court or Denver General Sessio...
Before and after you appear in Denver County Court or Adams County Court, a judge can order PreTrial Services to investigate you. Before setting your bond, issuing a protection order and determining your conditions of release, judges will read your PreTrial Services report, to learn what type of ...
Disorderly Conduct, C.R.S. 18-9-106, is often charged in Denver and Adams County, Colorado. False allegations are common, and Disorderly Conduct is broad enough that it is an easy crime to charge. In many cases, police charge Disorderly Conduct when they don't know what else to charge. Contact a ...
In Denver and Jefferson County Courts, you have a right to remain silent, if what you say can lead to additional criminal charges, a criminal conviction or other legal consequences. This “right” is known as your Fifth Amendment Right to Remain Silent, or Privilege Against Self-Incrimination. If m...
Internet Luring of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-306, occurs in Denver and Douglas County whenever an actor: “Knowingly communicates over a computer or computer network, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message to a person who the actor knows or believes to be under fifte...
In Denver and Jefferson County, Colorado, Domestic Violence charges frequently accompany Harassment charges. Domestic Violence acts as a sentence enhancer and can attach to any crime. When Domestic Violence attaches to Harassment, the potential consequences upon a conviction are elevated, such as...
It's no mystery that drinking too much alcohol can cause confusion and impair one's ability to think clearly. In one recent news story, a woman was impaired by alcohol and decided to walk home rather than drive. Apparently, she ended up walking into the wrong home and sleeping in the wrong bed...
In Denver and Douglas County, a person can accumulate points on their Colorado driver's license for certain traffic violations such as DUI, DUI per se, DWAI, Reckless Driving, following too closely, failing to signal, and many others. It is extremely important you involve a traffic criminal lawye...
When a person is charged with a felony crime (such as Internet Luring of a Child, felony Assault, or felony Theft) in Denver or Arapahoe County, they must provide a DNA sample. Their DNA sample is then placed into a large database in the event that any crimes are committed in the future and a DNA...
In Denver, sexting is a felony. Sexting is an activity where teens and children send and receive nude images over text. This behavior is harmful and is punished as a felony in Denver and across Colorado. It is commonly referred to as Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403. The Colorado ...
When a person is under the influence of alcohol in Denver, they do things they wouldn't normally do. That was likely the situation for one woman, who is facing Assault charges after injuring an officer during an arrest. According to the news, a woman was pulled over after police suspected she was...
In Denver, an ASUDS test is a DUI assessment tool used for individuals who receive a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) conviction. ASUDS was created so DUI evaluators, judges and probation offers can learn the type of alcohol or drug dependency a person ha...
Iattend church every Easter, and know it is an enjoyable time to be at church. Apparently for one man, he must have enjoyed his Easter service too, as he became angry that it ended and took his anger out on those within the church. According to a news story, a homeless man allegedly threatened to...
A38-year-old father is accused of making pot brownies at home and giving them to his teenage daughter to sell at her high school. At one high school baseball game, the daughter sold the pot brownies to two students. Police discovered the father was growing pot and using his daughter and other stu...
Tips are always fun to get as a waiter or waitress. For one waiter, he certainly got a larger than expected “tip”. According to the news, a waiter allegedly stole a $3,000 diamond ring that had fallen off a customer's finger. Detectives posing as a couple met with the waiter and the waiter offere...
In Denver, if a person hits, punches, threatens, sexually assaults, harasses or has any violent physical contact with a person and that person is their spouse or significant other, Domestic Violence charges can be filed. Domestic Violence is not its own crime, but often attaches to other crimes l...
Animal Cruelty, C.R.S. 18-9-202, is generally charged in Denver and Douglas County, Colorado, when a person mistreats or causes harm to their animal or pet in some way. Below is a list of ways you can protect yourself from Cruelty to Animals charges in Colorado. Always consult an affordable crimi...
Getting in the way of a policeman or EMT, can result in criminal charges. You can also get charged simply because you upset or disrespected them. Obstructing Police, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Providers, Rescue Specialists, or Volunteers, C.R.S. 18-8-104, is charged in Denver and A...
Sometimes, we do things haphazardly or in a hurry, not realizing what could result from our actions. That was likely the case for one stepfather, who mistakenly left his loaded gun in a bag of snacks that his stepson took with him on a trip. Apparently, the 14-year-old boy was driving down for a ...
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