If you violate probation in Colorado, your probation officer files a complaint with the court, and a revocation hearing is scheduled before a judge, not a jury. The burden of proof is lower than in a criminal trial, and the range of outcomes is wider than most people expect. The Law Office of Kimberly Diego defends people facing probation violation allegations throughout Denver and surrounding Colorado courts.
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Since July 4th is one of the most dangerous driving holidays in Colorado, officials were particularly vigilant over the holiday this year, cracking down on DUI suspects with additional patrols and checkpoints.
In Denver, police conducted two checkpoints, making contact with over 1,000 people and arresting seven people for DUIs. They do it because of stories like this one. A single man from Utah caused injuries to
