Colorado DUI checkpoints are roadblocks where police stop and check drivers for signs of intoxication. In Colorado Springs, the police typically conduct these sobriety checkpoints on high-traffic streets during major holidays and events. The most recent DUI checkpoints occurred on: Super Bowl Sunday (February 8, 2026) New Year’s Eve & Day (December 31, 2025 – …
If you are accused of violating your DUI probation in Colorado, you can have a probation violation hearing (also called a “revocation hearing”). This is where the court determines: whether you indeed violated court orders and, if so, whether to give you a second chance to stay on probation. Below, I discuss DUI probation in …
In Colorado, an indictment is a formal charge issued by a grand jury alleging that you committed a specific crime. While most criminal cases in the state begin with a “complaint” or “information” filed directly by a prosecutor, indictments are reserved for more complex cases, such as organized crime, white-collar fraud, or first-degree murder. A …
Key Takeaways No Duty to Retreat: Colorado is a “Stand Your Ground” state. You can fight back if threatened, even if you could have run away. Inside vs. Outside: The “Make My Day” law (total immunity) applies only inside your home. On your porch or yard, stricter rules apply. Burden of Proof: Once you claim …
Anyone seeking to grow marijuana for sale in Colorado must complete both local and state licensing steps. The process is regulated by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) under Colorado law. Below I discuss the steps you need to go through to become a licensed cannabis grower in Colorado. Step 1: Confirm Local Authorization Before …
If you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime in Colorado, there generally is no one option to file a “petition for factual innocence” like you can in some other states. (The one exception is that you can file a “petition for factual innocence” in identity theft cases, discussed further down.) Otherwise, several different pathways …
A motion hearing in a Colorado criminal case is a court hearing that typically takes place in preparation for a scheduled jury trial. Courts schedule motion hearings after either the prosecution or defense files a motion, which is a request for the court to take a certain action. The hearing is where the defense and …
Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure § 16 – the mandatory disclosure rule – lays out what evidence prosecutors and your defense attorneys are required to turn over to each other prior to trial. The most important part of Rule 16 is section I(a)(2), which requires prosecutors to give you any “exculpatory evidence.” This is evidence …
Colorado’s “Make My Day“ law allows you to use force and even deadly force against an intruder in your home who you reasonably believe is committing a crime and posing a physical danger. This law applies even when you are a house guest or in a hotel room. The Make My Day law is codified in …
Colorado’s mandatory minimum sentencing law requires you to serve at least the minimum allowable prison sentence for the following five high-level crime categories: Class 1 felonies, Drug felonies, Crimes of violence, Sex offenses, and Habitual criminals. The sentencing court judges in the above cases do not have the discretion to grant sentences lower than the …
If your Colorado criminal record is sealed, that means it is not visible to the general public. However, it may be accessed by: you, law enforcement agencies, anyone who gets a court order to see your record (such as the “victim” in your case), or anyone who runs an FBI background check on you (such …
“Bond Revocation” in Colorado — "Will my bail get revoked if I violate bail conditions?"Watch this video on YouTube Colorado judges may revoke bond for bail violations such as for failing to appear (FTA) in court. Once a bond is revoked, you may be remanded to jail pending the outcome of the criminal case. The bail …
Colorado DUI: What Is an “Express Consent Affidavit and Notice of Revocation?"Watch this video on YouTube After a Colorado DUI arrest, you receive an express consent affidavit and notice of revocation notifying you that your driving privileges will be revoked in seven days. This document also serves as a seven-day driving permit. Once you receive …
TL;DR The average dog bite lawsuit payout in the U.S. was about $58,500 in 2023, but results vary widely. Compensation depends on injury severity, partial fault, state dog bite laws, and available insurance. More serious injuries and higher medical, wage, and pain and suffering damages usually mean higher payouts. Payouts may be reduced if the …
Colorado courts charge no fee to seal a criminal record for a case that results in a dismissal or acquittal. The fee to seal convictions is $65. In addition, you will end up spending up to $20 on retrieving your criminal record (the first step of getting a seal) and about $5 on postage when …
Driving without current and valid vehicle registration in Colorado is a class B traffic infraction punishable by $15 to $100, a small surcharge, and no DMV points. If you fail to register your vehicle within 60 days of purchasing it or within 90 days of moving to Colorado, you face additional fines of $25 per …
Driving without a license in Colorado — Is it a crime? [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube The penalties for driving without a license in Colorado (42-2-101 C.R.S.) depend on whether you simply forgot to carry the license, never had one, had the wrong one, or were driving on a suspended or revoked …
Colorado prosecutors generally have 20 years to bring sexual assault (CRS 18-3-402) charges after an alleged rape. If the victim was 15, 16, or 17 at the time of the offense, this 20-year statute of limitations does not begin running until the victim turns 18. However, Colorado prosecutors can bring rape charges at any time …
You can lawfully own a submachine gun (SMG) in Colorado if you lawfully obtain an “NFA tax stamp” from the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), and the SMG was manufactured prior to May 19, 1986. To obtain an NFA tax stamp, you must pay $200 and complete and have approved an ATF Form 4, Application …
Can I Get a Modified Sentence in Colorado? Resentencing Explained by Top Defense AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube If you have been sentenced for a criminal conviction in Colorado, you can ask the judge to modify your sentence by filing a motion for reconsideration under Rule 35(b). This is sometimes called resentencing. It is in …
In Colorado, animal cruelty is prosecuted as “aggravated” when you either knowingly torture an animal or needlessly mutilate or kill an animal. Forgetting to feed an animal for one day – or kicking an animal out of aggravation once – would qualify as regular animal cruelty, not aggravated.1 Examples Scenarios that would qualify as aggravated …
Three places you can NOT have firearms in Colorado are: Schools, Government buildings, and Anywhere while intoxicated. As a criminal defense attorney, I have seen too many responsible gun owners face serious charges simply because they did not know Colorado firearm laws. A simple mistake, like walking into the wrong building with your firearm, can …
Is prostitution allowed anywhere in Colorado?" A lawyer explainsWatch this video on YouTube There is no such thing as “legal prostitution” in Colorado. Prostitution is illegal in all Colorado cities, counties and unincorporated areas. Some people mistakenly believe that prostitution is legal in the Pikes Peak region because police tend not to crack down on …
Hit & Run in Colorado – Can I Go To Jail?Watch this video on YouTube Leaving the scene of an accident in Colorado (“hit and run”) can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. Civil-wise, you can be sued by any victims who were injured or had their property damaged in the crash. In fact, …
How do I check the DMV points on my license in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube If you have a Colorado driver’s license, you can check how many DMV points you have from past traffic violations by ordering a copy of your driving record. Requesting your driving record costs $9 (or $10 for a certified …
