Regardless of the seriousness of the alleged crime, you still have rights if you are arrested, stopped, or being investigated for suspected criminal activity. It’s important to be aware of and take advantage of these rights if you want to protect your future and avoid incriminating yourself.

 

We’ve explored five potential situations that could occur if you are suspected of a crime, and included guidance on your rights

 

The phrase “deadly weapon” might conjure images of a semi-automatic rifle or hand grenade.

While these certainly constitute dangerous weapons under Colorado law, our state’s definition of a deadly weapon is not limited to firearms – or even other objects designed to cause injury. Under Colorado law, any type of object, instrument, device, material, or substance may be considered a deadly weapon if it is used in a dangerous

 

 

Why do some people specifically hurt the ones they claim to love? It’s a question that has been plaguing those who deal with both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence for years.

 

Well, a new study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has unearthed some interesting results regarding the link between substance abuse and domestic violence. The study found a strong correlation between the use of alcohol

Fraud is a broad term that encompasses a variety of criminal activities, typically involving statements or acts knowingly deceiving another party for personal gain. Though different fraud crimes have distinct elements and contexts, all types of fraud are considered serious offenses under both Colorado and federal law. In addition, if the US government is harmed or otherwise involved in a fraud case, the fraud crime may be prosecuted as a

Though assault and battery are often used in conjunction, assault refers to a unique type of crime in Colorado.

 

Under Colorado law, battery—sometimes referred to as “menacing”— is considered to be the act of intentionally causing fear of immediate body injury through physical or verbal threats. Alternatively, assault involves causing actual bodily injury to someone either knowingly or recklessly.

 

In Colorado, assault charges are classified into three different