In today’s day and age, more and more people – including young children – use the internet, social media, and smartphones to stay connected. With that, we also have more and more people attempting to lure those children into inappropriate situations.

 

Brian Vasquez, a 34-year-old middle school teacher from Arapahoe County, is currently facing 31 felony charges “relating to his alleged physical abuse of and exchanging nude photos

 

On Wednesday, August 9, a number of new Colorado laws went into effect, including but not limited to:

 

  • HB17-1179, which allows someone to break into a locked car to free a distressed child or animal.
  • HB17-1266, which allows people who were convicted of marijuana possession or use prior to legalization to pay to have their criminal records sealed.
  • SB17-008, which legalizes the possession of gravity knives and switchblade

 

 

Our state takes domestic violence seriously, and a new law that has recently gone into effect shows just how serious Colorado is when it comes to domestic violence charges.

 

As of Wednesday, August 9, the No Bail for Stalking and Domestic Violence Offenders Act says bail will be denied to anyone convicted of habitual domestic violence or felony stalking in order to protect the alleged victims. Instead

 

When you need to hire a criminal defense attorney, you want to hire the best lawyer to get the best results.

 

Who, then, will be the best attorney for you and your case?

 

There are many things to look for when hiring a lawyer. You want to make sure your attorney:

 

  • Is in good standing with the Colorado State Bar.
  • Has time to devote to your

 

Back in February, Jeff Sessions stated that there was “more violence” around marijuana.

He’s not the first politician or member of law enforcement to make these types of claims, and numerous others have followed suit. Just a few weeks ago, District Attorney Dan May argued that marijuana was “the gateway drug to homicide in our community and across our state.”

 

Out of context, his comment sounds pretty ridiculous,