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Yes. Colorado state law permits six forms of gambling: Casino gambling in licensed casinos; The Colorado lottery; Betting on horse races through the Colorado Division of Racing; Online legal sports betting; Licensed charitable bingo and raffles; Social gambling, such as poker night among friends Otherwise, gambling activities outside of a licensed casino are against Colorado …
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for prosecutors to press theft charges is three years for felony theft ($2,000 or more), 18 months for misdemeanor theft ($50 to less than $2,000), and six months for petty theft (less than $50). And the statute of limitations begins running only after the theft is discovered, which may …
Yes. Colorado’s Make My Day law under CRS 18-1-704.5 allows people in a home – including a hotel room – to injure or kill an intruder if they reasonably believe the intruder could hurt them. And they cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for hurting or killing the intruder. Another term for the Make …
Colorado law defines deadly weapon as a gun, knife, or any other object capable of killing or inflicting substantial bodily harm. Deadly weapons include ordinary articles such as pipes, bricks, or ropes that are used to injure or kill. Many crimes such as assault and robbery carry harsher penalties if the defendant had a deadly …
Yes, victims of violence may sue their assailant for assault and battery in Nevada. A settlement should cover all medical expenses, lost wages from being unable to work, and pain and suffering. And depending on the case, victims may also have grounds to sue for false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. How do …
In Colorado, restraining orders refers to the civil orders of protection that victims ask the court for to protect themselves from their abuser. And protective orders usually refer to the mandatory order of protection that courts automatically impose against defendants in criminal cases, whether the victim wants it or not. But in practice, judges and …
In Nevada, residential burglary is entering a home with the intent to commit a crime inside. Commercial burglary is entering a business with the intent to commit a crime inside. Residential burglary carries up to 10 years in prison while commercial burglary carries up to five years. But if the burglar had a deadly weapon, …
First-time Colorado DUI defendants may be required to complete Level II Education DUI School classes based on the results of their alcohol evaluation. And Level II Education is always required for repeat DUI offenders, DUI defendants with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.15% or higher, and DUI arrestees who refused to take a breath …
Las Vegas hotels may be sued for negligence when patrons slip-and-fall on their wet or slippery floors. This could lead to a settlement where the hotel pays for all of the plaintiff’s medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Even if the plaintiff was partially to blame – such as by running – the …
The involuntary civil commitment process in Colorado allows police or medical professionals to detain someone in certain situations. The goal of this emergency detention is to protect someone who is suffering from mental problems. The detention can last for up to 72 hours. It can turn into a longer treatment after a court hearing. People cannot be held in jail …
Colorado DUI criminal fines are: $600 to $1,000 for a first offense. $600 to $1,500 for a second or third offense. And $2,000 to $500,000 for a subsequent offense.1 In addition, defendants may be ordered to pay several other court fees and surcharges, such as for DUI School and probation supervision. In total, one DUI …
A suspended sentence is where a judge sentences a defendant to jail or prison time, but then delays imposing the sentence in order to let the defendant serve time on probation. If the defendant complies with all the terms of probation, the judge typically dismisses the case without putting the defendant in custody. If, however, …
No. Per Assembly Bill 103, the state cannot suspend a person’s driver’s license for unpaid traffic tickets. Note, however, that the DMV can suspend a person’s license for failing to show up in court for a ticket. Vehicle Code 40509.5 VC is the California statute that allows the state to put a hold on a …
Colorado law defines aggravated animal cruelty as either 1) knowingly torturing an animal, or 2) needlessly mutilating or killing an animal. A first-offense under CRS 18-9-202 is a class 6 felony, carrying 1 to 1 ½ years in prison and/or $1,000 to $100,000 in fines, plus anger management treatment and a prohibition against having pets …
In Colorado, a first-time DUI requires 48 to 96 hours of community service, a first-time DWAI requires 24 to 48 hours, and a first-time UDD (underage drinking and driving) requires 24 hours. Any subsequent DUI, DWAI, or UDD conviction requires 48 to 120 hours of community service. Another term for community service is “useful public …
Three situations that qualify as illegal loitering in Nevada are 1) people hanging out in locations where children gather, 2) people under 21 remaining in casino areas, and 3) people being in or near public restrooms to solicit sex or break the law. Loitering is a misdemeanor, carrying up to 6 months in jail and/or …
Some states have laws that require employers to reimburse employees for the costs of necessary job expenses. This includes the business use of an employee’s personal cell phone. While there is no federal law that requires this work expense reimbursement, some employers voluntarily provide it in states where it is not required. What is the …
People who miss a required court date in Colorado – called failure to appear (FTA) – will likely have a bench warrant issued for their arrest. And the Colorado DMV may suspend the person’s driver’s license while the warrant is outstanding. Even if the judge later recalls the warrant, the judge may impose additional conditions …
California Labor Code 2802 is the law that requires employers to reimburse their employees for the reasonably necessary expenses that they incur in order to do their job. If they do not reimburse these employee expenses, they can face a wage and hour lawsuit. The statute allows employees to recover attorneys’ fees, in addition to …
While federal law does not require employers to pay for work-related expenses incurred by employees while working from home, many state laws do. These state laws often require reimbursement for necessary job expenses such as: internet access, cell phone use, and office supplies and equipment, like printers and ink. Covering work-from-home expenses has become a …
Car salesmen in California are not entitled to an hourly wage if they are exempt employees. Most of them are paid on a commission basis or at a “piece rate,” though some of these workers also make an hourly wage in addition to their commissioned earnings. Whether they get paid through commissions or on an …
Warehouse workers often face significant wage and hour issues in the workplace. 5 of the most common are: minimum wage protections, overtime pay, payments for rest and meal breaks, being required to work off the clock, and receiving unpaid wages after termination. These concerns are growing more and more important as large companies, like Amazon …
Workers may be entitled to receive compensation for any unused vacation time after they quit. Different states have different rules. In most states, employers can deny payment for unused paid time off (PTO). A few states have laws that prohibit this practice. Many employers, however, maintain a policy of paying departing employees for any accrued …
Part-time employees may get vacation time. While there are no state or federal laws that require it, many employers provide vacation time for their part-time employees. Sometimes, it is even paid time off (PTO). When vacation pay is provided, the polices and pracrices must comply with state labor laws. Are there state or federal laws …
There are five common types of alternative sentencing in California criminal cases. These are community service, home detention, drug diversion programs (per Penal Code 1000), drug treatment programs (per Proposition 36), and probation. As to the latter, California law allows for either: misdemeanor (or summary) probation – for misdemeanor offenses, or felony (or formal) probation …