Search and seizure laws arise often in the discussion of criminal charges. If you were searched by police and then charged with the crime, the question of whether or not they had the right to search you is an important one – and one on which a solid case often hinges for the prosecution.

You are protected from illegal search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment of the United States

Perhaps you’ve heard of someone who has been charged with domestic violence. It’s not unusual for a person to refer to any crime involving domestic violence as just that, but doing so ignores the nuance and complexity of the law.

The truth is that, in Colorado, domestic violence is an enhancement to another crime, not a crime all on its own. There are many crimes that can have domestic violence

When someone is convicted of certain sex crimes, such as unlawful sexual contact, indecent exposure, or enticement of a child, then they may not only face prison sentences and fines. They may also be required to complete court-ordered sex offender treatment in Colorado.

Sex Offender Treatment Programs in the state are complicated, and there are a lot of important things to understand about how this type of treatment works and

Driving under the influence of alcohol in Colorado, commonly referred to as a DUI, is a crime taken very seriously by the state. This is because it’s a crime that can endanger the public.

But what if the public isn’t the only ones endangered by a DUI? The children who are riding in a car with someone who is guilty of committing a DUI offense can also be put in

In the 1980s, many states – including Colorado – created legislation that began to enhance sentencing for certain drug crimes based on where the crimes were committed. It is the birth of this type of legislation that gave us Drug-Free Zones.

The idea behind Drug-Free Zones is to discourage the commission of crimes in places where children are more likely to be present, such as schools. However, Colorado doesn’t simply