DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS (DUID) When Colorado adopted the constitutional amendment allowing medical marijuana, there was a spike in the prosecution of driving under the influence of drugs. Even though medical marijuana is legal, under the Colorado DUI statutes, driving under the influence of marijuana is not. Likewise, Driving Under the Influence of […]
A bench warrant issues when an individual fails to appear in court or fails to complete court requirements from a previous conviction or a deferred sentence. A bench warrant authorizes police to arrest an individual and bring him/her to the Judge who issued the bench warrant to address the court case. Call Mike Moran at
Theft charges in Colorado Charges of theft in Colorado range from simple misdemeanors to life changing felony events. A misdemeanor theft charge such as shoplifting can be filed in the Municipal Court and involve potential penalties to include jail, public service, restitution and probation. A felony theft charge results when the dollar amount involves $1,000.00
Colorado has limited low-stakes gambling in several historical communities. These gambling activities are controlled and monitored by the State of Colorado through the Colorado Gaming Commission. Colorado has established rules of gaming conduct and statutes for criminal violations against the gambling laws. Gambling and casino related violations may include: Limited Gaming Cheating by a Licensee
Under Colorado law, if your case has been dismissed or if you have been acquitted at trial, you may be eligible to petition the court to seal your arrest and criminal records. If your petition is granted, the records are sealed from public view. However, law enforcement agencies and other governmental agencies may have access
In Colorado, menacing can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or as a felony. The difference between a misdemeanor and felony menacing charge is distinguished by the alleged use of a weapon. A court could consider a weapon as the use of your fist, a toy gun, a real gun, or anything reasonably fashioned as a
Criminal Mischief Defense Colorado Springs Criminal mischief charges in Colorado can be misdemeanors filed in Municipal Court or charged as a severe felony in District Court, depending on the alleged amount of property damage. Criminal mischief charges result from the intentional destruction of property. The charge can be as simple as intentionally breaking another person’s
Drug testing science for Colorado Springs probation has advanced markedly in recent years. Analyzing a urine sample and testing using the 8-panel drug and alcohol test is very effective and accurate. There are many differences in each person’s physical makeup and metabolism that can and will determine how quickly illegal drugs and alcohol are processed
Couples often find themselves in the separation process from their spouse or significant other, even while still living together. Add shared children to the mix, and the tension and stress of the awkward situation can easily turn a civil discussion into a heated and confrontational argument. Tempers flare over who will take furniture, how much
Note: Call (719) 447-1923 to arrange a jail visit by a leading Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney for your loved one today. If you or someone you care about has been arrested and is in jail at the El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs, it is important that they receive an Attorney Jail Visit
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