Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative to traditional criminal- or juvenile prosecution in Colorado. If you are admitted into a restorative justice program, you are brought face-to-face with your victim(s) and trained facilitators to discuss the case and what measures you can take to make things right. If you follow through, the criminal charges get …
In some criminal cases, law enforcement officers are unable to gather the evidence necessary to prove that you are guilty persuasively. It is extremely important to be able to recognize when the case against you is a weak one. Nine signs that the criminal case against you is weak are: a lack of evidence, conflicting …
Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure § 16 – the mandatory disclosure rule – lays out what evidence prosecutors and your defense attorneys are required to turn over to each other prior to trial. The most important part of Rule 16 is section I(a)(2), which requires prosecutors to give you any “exculpatory evidence.” This is evidence …
The most serious car accident injuries are those that are fatal or extremely disabling. These injuries can also lead to the biggest settlement values for the victims or their loved ones. Those settlements amounts aim to reflect how much you have lost from the accident. Typically, the more severe the injury, the higher the settlement. …
Can I drive in California with a drivers license from a foreign country?Watch this video on YouTube If you have a current and valid driver’s license from a foreign country, you can legally drive in California. You do not need to get a California driver’s license or international driving permit (“IDP”) as long as: You …
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) can result in the revocation of your H-1B visa or its non-renewal. Consular officials with the U.S. Department of State have the discretion to revoke or decline to renew your visa regardless of whether you get charged or convicted of DUI. Whether the state revokes or non-renews …
A cumulative injury is one that happens gradually over a period of time, rather than all at once. They are generally workplace injuries. Certain workers are more prone to cumulative injuries than others. These injuries are often more difficult to prove in a workers’ compensation case. They may raise important issues with the statute of …
Denver Juvenile Court is located at: Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse 520 West Colfax Avenue., 2nd floor Denver, CO 80204 The clerk’s office phone number is (720) 337-0570. If your child has a hearing, be sure to leave an extra half hour to find parking and to go through the metal detector. When Your Child Sees a Judge …
What is an Accessory to a Crime? 5 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube An accessory to a crime is someone who helped commit the offence without actually taking part in it. It is similar to the crime of “aiding and abetting,” though you can be an accessory even if you were not present at the …
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, spitting on someone may be a crime. In some states, spitting on someone can be assault or battery. In others, directing bodily fluids, including spit, at government employees, such as police officers or prison guards, is a crime. In either case, spitting on someone can lead to a lawsuit …
Garage door spring accidents are incidents that cause injuries or property damage because the spring in a garage door breaks. These incidents can be surprisingly serious. The injuries can even be fatal. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent them. You may have legal recourse if you suffer from a garage door …
Most people convicted of criminal offenses in Denver are eligible for probation instead of incarceration. However, you must follow all the conditions the judge imposes. Falling short on just one of your probationary terms could get your probation revoked and land you in jail. Below, I answer the top five questions about Denver County Court Probation. …
In California, you can expunge a felony conviction by: completing the necessary expungement application forms, filing them in the court that heard your case, and appearing before a judge at the expungement hearing. Many felony convictions are eligible for expungement, though some sex crimes are not. Expungements are more difficult if you served prison time. …
The length of time you have to wait in California until you can try to reinstate your suspended driver’s license largely depends on the reason why your license was suspended in the first place. For example, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can suspend your license for six months if you accumulate too many …
Your body size, as determined by height and body weight, can influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In general, a shorter person with a smaller body will have a higher BAC than a larger person who consumes the same amount of alcohol over the same period of time. Blood alcohol levels are of extreme importance …
Possibly, yes. Most states usually do not have a law that says you must report a DUI conviction to your insurer. Though it is typically a good idea to do so. If you try to hide a DUI from your insurance company, and the company learns of it, they could refuse to pay a claim …
In California, a felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor in 4 ways: Accept a plea bargain to a lesser offense, Complete a pretrial diversion program, File a Penal Code 17(b) motion, or Show that one or more “elements of the crime” are missing. These are each discussed in detail below. 1. Accept a Plea …
Colorado state law permits six forms of gambling: Casino gambling in licensed casinos; The Colorado lottery; Betting on horse races through the Colorado Division of Racing; Online legal sports betting; Licensed charitable bingo and raffles; and Social gambling, such as poker night among friends. Otherwise, gambling activities outside of a licensed casino are against Colorado …
There is no way to remove DMV points from your Colorado driver’s license. However, DMV points stop having any effect after 24 months. Therefore, the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles does not look back further than 24 months when determining whether to suspend driving privileges based on DMV points. How many points trigger a license …
Colorado gun magazines may hold a maximum of fifteen (15) rounds.1 Anything that holds more than 15 rounds is considered a large-capacity magazine (LCM), which is illegal in the state under CRS 18-12-302. Note that the 15-round LCM limit does not include any rounds in the firearm’s chamber. Penalties for LCMs in Colorado Possessing, transferring, …
1. Colorado Has 33 Reciprocal States Colorado has concealed carry reciprocity with 33 other states. This means if you have a current and valid CHP (concealed handgun permit) from Colorado, you can lawfully carry a concealed handgun in the other 33 states. Likewise, if you have a current and valid CHP from one of these …
Nevada does not offer criminal record expungements, only record seals. Expungements and seals have the same effect: Giving you a clean background check. Though whereas expungements physically destroy your records, sealing just makes your records invisible to most people. I highly recommend getting your records sealed as soon as you are eligible. It greatly increases …
If you violate the terms of your probation in a California DUI case, three things may happen: the judge will issue a bench warrant, law enforcement can arrest you,1 and the court will hold a probation violation hearing.2 At this hearing, the prosecutor presents evidence to prove you violated probation. Then I would present evidence …
DUI breath testing machines detect alcohol for about 12 to 24 hours after you consume your last drink. That said, if you metabolize alcohol quickly, it is possible a breathalyzer will not detect alcohol after 12 hours. 1 Factors that influence the speed at which your body metabolizes alcohol include: weight/body fat percentage, height, genes, …
Most states say that DUI/DWI is a criminal offense, not a traffic infraction. A DUI offense is most often charged as a misdemeanor.1 Misdemeanors are generally crimes punishable by no more than one year in county jail.2 They are less severe crimes than felonies, which are offenses that are punishable by more than one year …
