When people go out drinking, they often don't think ahead when it comes to having to drive themselves home. If they choose to drink and drive, their ability to operate a vehicle safely can quickly lead to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges. In one recent news story, a man wearing a “Drunk ...
In a recent news story, a man is accused of exposing himself more than once in the parking lot of a Target store. Apparently, the man was watching pornographic material and exposing his genitals to an adult and child. In Denver, in addition to other possible criminal charges, the man would likely...
False Reporting, C.R.S. 18-8-111, charges can occur under many circumstances in Denver and Adams County. Usually though, they occur when someone lies to police or doesn't share the whole story of a situation. According to one recent news story, a woman made a false report of a robbery. The woman...
In Denver, there are many circumstances where a person can be violating Colorado law while carrying a concealed weapon. For example, carrying a knife in your purse, or carrying a pistol or firearm in your coat pocket, can warrant criminal charges of Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon, C.R.S. ...
It is a startling and unpleasant thing to encounter someone breaking into your home or building. You never know how you might react. In one recent news story, a 23-year-old man reacted to three would-be burglars who had broken into the home he lived in by shooting and killing them. Apparently, th...
With as popular as alcoholic beverages and marijuana are across the United States, it is no wonder so many young people have them in their possession. However, possessing or consuming alcohol or marijuana in Colorado can warrant important criminal charges. According to one recent news story, a 19...
In Arapahoe County and Denver, your Colorado driver's license can be suspended, revoked or placed under restraint for various reasons. Driving Under Restraint (DUR), C.R.S. 42-2-138, charges occur when someone drives a motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle on any highway in Colorado knowing their ...
In Denver, police often cite men and women for Careless Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1402, when they don't know what else to charge. Careless Driving is known as a “catch all” offense for that reason. When police can't cite someone for speeding, failing to signal or another traffic offense, they often c...
Kidnapping charges can occur under many circumstances, including if someone drives off with someone without their consent. That was the case in one news story where a man allegedly kidnapped a woman, drove off with her and assaulted her when she tried to escape. The woman accused the man of forci...
When engaging in a sexual conversation with someone online or over the phone, you should always be aware of their age. If you ask for or send sexually explicit pictures to a child online or over the phone, or share sexually explicit photos of a child in some way, you could be facing serious felon...
Resisting Arrest, C.R.S. 18-8-103, charges occur in Denver and Douglas County whenever a person knowingly prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer, acting under color of his official authority, from effecting an arrest of the actor or another, by using or threatening to use physical force ...
When someone is driving recklessly, or while under the influence of alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of alcohol and one or more drugs and such conduct is the cause of someone's death in Denver or Boulder, that person will likely face Vehicular Homicide, C.R.S. 18-3-106, charges. Acc...
In Colorado, police are constantly on the lookout for men and women suspected of engaging in sexual conversations with children online or over their cell phone. For this reason, you should always be cautious when having any sexual conversations with someone you know or think is a child. According...
In Denver and Douglas County, Home Detention, In-Home Detention and House Arrest are three names for the same thing. They all mean that a person will serve a Denver County jail sentence or Douglas County jail sentence at home instead of in jail. However, not everyone qualifies for In-Home Detent...
When accidents occur and children get hurt in Denver and Adams County, the Adams County Department of Social Services and the Adams County attorney will often file Dependency and Neglect cases against parents who had no intention of harming their child. Your child will be seen as in need of prote...
When you knowingly confine or detain another person without that person's consent and without legal authority, you can face False Imprisonment, C.R.S. 18-3-303 charges in Denver. According to one recent news story, a prison supervisor is accused of pushing a female employee down a hall and shovin...
If a person is driving under the influence of alcohol in Denver, they will generally face charges of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). However, if a person causes injury to another person as a result of driving while intoxicated, Vehicular Assault charges will be filed. According to a recent new...
In Denver and Douglas County, when a minor, child or teen is in possession of alcohol, marijuana, or marijuana paraphernalia, they can face charges of Illegal Possession or Consumption of Ethyl Alcohol or Marijuana by an Underage Person – Illegal Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia by an Undera...
Having a criminal record in Denver or Douglas County can dramatically impact your freedom and rights, such as being able to find housing or jobs. Fortunately, in some cases, you may be able to seal your criminal record. Record sealing means Colorado judges will order that arrest records, police r...
Apublic school employee is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in donated computer equipment. Apparently, the National Guard contacted the school the man worked at to arrange a donation of more than $13,000 worth of computer equipment. When the National Guard con...
When you want to dispose of something, burning it may not be the best course of action, especially when you're in public. According to a recent news story, a man was arrested after setting his underwear on fire in the bathroom of Starbucks. Apparently, a barista told police that she saw a man go ...
When it comes to determining a possible jail or prison sentence in Denver and across Colorado, there are many factors. Determining the length of a county jail sentence or a Colorado Department of Corrections prison sentence starts with whether you are convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense...
It is a large responsibility caring for animals. Sometimes, this responsibility can become overwhelming for some people and in some cases, criminal charges can be filed. That may have been the case for a chicken ranch, who is facing Animal Abuse charges after numerous hens and chickens were found...
In Denver, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, C.R.S. 18-12-107.5, charges occur whenever someone knowingly or recklessly discharges a firearm into any dwelling or any other building or occupied structure, or into any motor vehicle occupied by any person. Illegal Discharge of a Firearm is a class 5 f...
In many relationships, it is inevitable to avoid an argument. However, if an argument gets out of control and you cause injury to someone, you can risk facing criminal charges. According to one recent news story, a police commissioner has been arrested and charged with assaulting his wife. He is ...
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