The US constitution protects citizens against unwarranted search and seizures. This means that unless police have a warrant or probable cause, they cannot search your person or vehicle for illegal substances.

 

However, the definition of probable cause is surprisingly complex when you start delving into it.

 

This is particularly true in the case of drug-sniffing dogs. Police are allowed to use these animals to alert them to

 

Last Halloween, a shockingly high number of Coloradans were arrested for drinking and driving. With the holiday right around the corner again, everyone needs to be aware of how tough Colorado’s DUI laws are, and how police crack down over Halloween.

 

In this post, we’re going to detail the prevalence of drinking on this holiday, break down the law, and explain what you can do if you find

 

Domestic violence is a widespread crime throughout Colorado and the United States as a whole. Recent studies revealed that close to half of all murders of women in this country are done at the hands of a current or former romantic partner. Often, the conversation after a mass shooting turns to the connection between domestic violence and other crimes committed with a deadly weapon.

 

Our high rates of

 

If you are charged with a sex crime in Colorado, you will suffer many consequences you may not even know about. Obviously, there is a decent chance that you will have to serve a prison sentence and be put on probation. However, those are just the beginning of your consequences.

 

If your sex offense is one that qualifies for the sex offender registry, completing your criminal sentence is

 

There are two general types of criminal charges in Colorado: misdemeanors and felonies. Within each of these categories are hundreds of different types of crimes, including assault, theft, or possession of controlled substances. Many of these acts can be charged as either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the amount of damage done or the amount of substances involved.

 

Let’s take a look at theft.

 

Some theft crimes