Last month, a bill that will enact harsher sentences on domestic violence offenders with multiple convictions in Colorado was signed into law.

 

House Bill 16-1066, a bill called “Concerning An Habitual Domestic Violence Offender” was first introduced in early 2016 and sponsored by state Representative Kit Roupe, a Republican from Colorado Springs. The bill was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives, and was 2 votes away from

Protection orders, also called restraining orders, limit your freedoms and can be emotionally stressful. Restraining orders are often filed by exes or family members and may prohibit defendants from seeing their children, other loved ones – even pets!

 

Each order is different, but penalties for violating protection orders are serious. So it is important to learn as much as you can about your next steps upon receiving a protection

 

After being charged for a sex crime, you may feel frustrated or confused. Many people who believe they engaged in consensual sex are charged, and the definitions and penalties surrounding “sex offenses” and “sex offenders” can be broad and hard to grasp.

 

Below we will explain the basics of Colorado’s sex crimes laws: what sex crimes are, the laws that make penalties extremely harsh for convicted sex offenders,

 

After two years of a federal indictment hanging over their heads, FedEx has received some good news: drug trafficking charges against them have been dropped.

 

FedEx was indicted in 2014 on charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to launder money, and multiple other counts. They pleaded not guilty.

 

The crimes allegedly began in the early 2000s when FedEx started shipping drugs (strong sleep aids, painkillers,

 

Were you or a loved one charged with driving under the influence (DUI) over the Fourth of July weekend?

 

You’re not the only one.

 

The Fourth of July itself is one of the most notorious holidays for dangerous driving, and the holiday weekend consistently sees more traffic-related fatalities and incidents of drunk driving than any other holiday weekend during the year.

 

To prevent traffic fatalities, law