The phrase weapons charges encompass many criminal violations, including assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon by a previous offender (POWPO), charges involving concealed weapons, and even some drug crimes where a weapon may have been involved or even merely present.
If a gun or other weapon was involved in the case, the consequences of the crime are increased dramatically. One example is Colorado’s Special Offender law, which provides that when a drug offense is committed and a deadly weapon also is present on the defendant’s person or within his immediate reach during the commission of said drug offense, or when the defendant or his confederate possess a firearm either to which they had access to that firearm in a manner posing a risk to others or simply is present in a vehicle during the commission of a drug offense, then special offender charges can be brought against said defendant. Special offender charges constitute a class 2 felony, and thus are a very serious matter.
Even if a crime is not being committed, possession of a deadly weapon by a prior offender also is a very serious offense. A person commits the crime of POWPO when they knowingly use, possess, or carry upon his or her person a firearm, subsequent to their conviction for a felony, in any state, including Colorado. These charges are serious and can be brought alongside charges such as robbery or drug charges. One possible defense to a POWPO charge is possession of a firearm at the defendant’s home for purposes of self-defense.
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
