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Colorado and the Incarceration Crisis

In 2010, the adult Colorado prison population totalled nearly 23,000 inmates, a record that had been continuously broken every year since 1980. Right after that record was set, the amount of inmates housed in state correctional facilities began to drop precipitously. Now, in 2020, the Colorado prison population has reached the lowest levels seen since 2004—an…
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Can I Represent Myself in My DUI Case?

Dealing with a DUI charge is an incredibly time- and resource-consuming process that can take months or even years to fully resolve. And, there’s a lot on the line: your credibility, reputation, driving record, and criminal history are all at stake here, all of which adds even more pressure to the overall situation. And then,…
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What Happens if You Get a DUI with a Gun in Your Vehicle?

All over the news, we’re hearing more and more about tense interactions between civilians and police officers. There are ongoing reports of gun violence interwoven with stories of law enforcement personnel overextending their reach and committing acts of violence against citizens. In response to all of this, Americans are growing increasingly nervous when the time…
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Ignition Interlock Laws in the State of Colorado

Here in Colorado, many DUI and other vehicular crime convictions come with sentences that include ignition interlock use requirements. For those who are new to this technology and the Colorado laws surrounding it, there can be some confusion about how exactly an ignition interlock works, what restrictions it imposes if and when the motorist is…
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Colorado Demonstrators and Protestors: Know Your Rights

With as much political and economical unrest as there is in the world today, it’s no surprise that Coloradoans are taking to the streets to lift their voices and make sure that their opinions are heard. 2020 has seen an upwelling of civil action being taken by concerned individuals on all sides of the political…
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With A Rise In Virtual Happy Hours, DUIs Are Still Getting Issued

It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that the bar and club scene here in Colorado has ground to a halt in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have required local restaurants, pubs, and other meeting places to be effectively shut down. While to-go orders for food…
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What to Do If You Get a Social Distancing Ticket

In the wake of recent events, there’s been a lot of well-meaning public policy measures put into place by local authorities. These efforts have largely been focused on stemming the tide of new Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. Here in Colorado, the state government has made it clear that it won’t be enforcing social distancing orders;…
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How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record?

Make no mistake: getting convicted of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Colorado is a serious matter. There are numerous resulting conditions that will undoubtedly affect your life after you’ve pled your case and after your guilty verdict has been established. [Note: Keep in mind that a DUI charge is not the same…
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How Many DUIs Can You Get before You Go to Jail?

Getting a DUI is a major setback in and of itself. Getting more than one DUI can and often does result in jail time. However, not all DUIs are created equal, and jail time isn’t imposed on all of them across-the-board. So, how many DUIs can you get before you can expect to go to…
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How to Avoid Jail on Christmas

The Christmas holiday should be a time of merriment, friendship, and family. We all want to have an enjoyable time when Christmas rolls around, and at the very least, we don’t want to end up in jail because of a momentary lapse in judgement. Because of the festive occasion that Christmas is, it’s no surprise…
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