Local law enforcement agencies in Colorado are focusing on solving property crimes, such as motor vehicle thefts and burglaries, by sending DNA evidence to a new forensics lab in Boulder. This means that police in Colorado are more likely to show up to the scene of a property crime with a portable lab kit that allows them to swab for DNA samples and identify them using FBI’s Combined DNA Index
Some people jokingly refer to a friend as a “stalker” if they coincidentally meet around town. The idea of stalking is even played for laughs in some movies and TV shows, such as Wedding Crashers and Flight of the Conchords. But no matter how stalking is presented in popular culture, it’s actually a serious offense that falls under the branch of domestic violence crimes in Colorado.
Many people charged
Think back to a situation when you had one beer with co-workers for happy hour, had some wine with your dinner at a restaurant, or sipped a glass of champagne at a friend’s wedding reception. You may have figured it would be fine to drive yourself home because one drink wouldn’t put you over the legal BAC limit of .08%, and there was no way you would get pulled over
For some shoplifters, stealing from a retailer is a one-time thing—a mistake made due to peer pressure, stress, or other situational factors. For others, shoplifting has become a regular habit that provides feelings of power, pride, and community.
Individuals who fit into the latter category recently gained attention after an online shoplifting community was “outed” on the popular blogging platform Tumblr. While the criminal activity of the group is
A protective order, more commonly known as a restraining order, can have long-term consequences that neither the person filing the order nor the person whom the order applies to can anticipate. Even if the former has a change of heart and wants it removed, it can be difficult to dissolve or expunge a restraining order in Colorado. If you’re considering filing a restraining order or have reason to believe that
