What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Burglary in Colorado?

Categories: Criminal Defense

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Colorado law enforcement agencies take burglary seriously. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, you could face third, second, or first-degree burglary charges, all of which carry significant jail time, fines, and unsavory consequences. If you are charged with burglary, it is not time to panic; it is time to get prepared and informed. Contacting...

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What Happens When You Go to Court for Shoplifting in Colorado?

Categories: Criminal Defense

What Happens When You Go to Court for Shoplifting in Colorado?

Shoplifting may seem minor, but a shoplifting conviction can be detrimental. If you wind up with a shoplifting charge, one of the first steps to protecting your rights and reputation is understanding what to expect when you go to court. Generally, if you are caught with an unpaid item, the law presumes you took it...

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DUI Defense: How Unlawful Police Stop Can Help Your Case

Categories: Criminal Defense

DUI Defense: How Unlawful Police Stop Can Help Your Case

The police cannot pull you over whenever they want. They need a reason. Stopping you without cause violates your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. As a result, unlawful police stops often provide a winning defense for many people charged with DUI in Colorado.  Exploring your best DUI defenses with an experienced...

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The Benefits of a Plea Bargain to Impaired Driving in Colorado

Categories: DUI Defense

The Benefits of a Plea Bargain to Impaired Driving in Colorado

If you were pulled over for drunk driving, you are facing some serious consequences. As in any other criminal or traffic offense, you typically have two options: plea bargain or proceed to trial.  There are pros and cons to each. If you are charged with a DUI, you face a license suspension, fines, and potential...

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What Are the Penalties for Driving with a Revoked License After a DUI?

Categories: DUI Defense

The penalty of a man driving car using a revoked license after a DUI.

If you have been charged with driving with a revoked license, you could face serious penalties. Driving with a revoked license under any circumstances is greatly frowned upon and prosecuted harshly. A conviction can result in fines, fees, jail time, and further license suspension. The potential penalties greatly increase if you are charged with driving...

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Increase of DUI in Summer Season

Categories: DUI Defense

increase of DUI in summer season

Colorado enforces its DUI statutes all year long. However, some people believe that law enforcement seeks out those suspected of DUI in the summer season more than others. But is this assumption correct? Is there an increase in DUI arrests in the summer season compared to the winter? We will examine the drinking and driving...

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DUI In My Driveway, Can I Get Arrested?

Categories: DUI Defense

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It seems illogical, but police can arrest you for DUI in your driveway. If you race home and park in your driveway after having a few drinks, you might think that you can avoid a Colorado DUI or DWAI charge. After all, how can a police officer arrest you on your private property?  So you...

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Understanding A DUI Surcharge

Categories: DUI Defense

What to know about a DUI surcharge.

You are probably anxious and upset if you just got arrested for a DUI in Colorado. That’s perfectly natural, especially if you’ve never been charged with a crime before. At this point, you are probably more concerned about the prospect of going to jail. However, as you learn more about your DUI charges, you may...

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What You Should Know About the Colorado Open Container Law?

Categories: DUI Defense

A man with an open container about to drive.

If you have an open container violation, it may seem minor, but you should take it seriously. You never get a second chance to keep your criminal or your driving history clean. An adverse finding could turn out to be problematic for you in the future, even if an open container violation does not seem...

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