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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 …
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 …
Parental kidnapping, or custodial interference, is the crime of knowingly taking a child away from the person who has lawful custody. In most cases, it is a Class 5 felony in Colorado. The line between parental kidnapping and a minor custody violation, though, is murky under Colorado law. What is parental kidnapping? CRS 18-3-304 defines …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The cost of a DUI defense attorney in Denver depends on the complexity of the case. For example, defending a felony DUI charge usually costs more than defending a misdemeanor DUI charge. For a simple first-time DUI case, most attorneys will charge between $2000.00 and $5000.00 to handle the court and DMV proceedings. What money …
Domestic violence is not its own criminal offense in Colorado. Instead, it is an enhancement that increases the penalties of any other crimes where the accused and victim are – or were – in an intimate relationship. Whether a domestic violence-related crime is a felony depends on that underlying crime. Which domestic violence-related crimes are …
The license revocation period for underage drinking and driving (UDD) – which is where an under-21-year-old person drives with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% to 0.05% – increases with each successive conviction. First offense: Three months. Second offense: Six months. Third or subsequent offense: One year. For a first-time offense, defendants have the …
False swearing is a less serious Colorado offense than perjury. They both involve knowingly lying under oath. But perjury requires that the lie occur at an official proceeding or with the intention to mislead a public servant. False swearing is lying under oath in any other circumstance. False swearing is just a class 1 petty …
Colorado courts can find a person to be in contempt of court for deliberately disobeying or disrespecting the court. Civil contempt is imposed when a person intentionally defies a court order. Criminal contempt is typically imposed when a person disrupts judicial proceedings. Depending on the facts and types of contempt, penalties may include fines and …
Aiding and abetting is helping someone commit a crime in Colorado, and it carries the same penalties as actually committing the crime. In contrast, being an accessory to a crime (CRS 18-8-105) is assisting people who already committed a crime, such as hiding them from the police; being an accessory carries less harsh penalties than …
CRS 18-9-111(1)(e) is the Colorado law that defines cyberbullying as intentionally harassing someone over the phone, text message, or social media sites. Colorado’s cyberbullying statute section is named Kiana Arellano’s Law after the teenage cyberbullying victim who was driven to a suicide attempt in 2013. Specifically, CRS 18-9-111(1)(e) states that a person commits cyberbullying if: …
Colorado motorists face a DUS charge (CRS 42-2-138) for driving with a suspended license. DUS is short for driving under suspension. (Another term for DUS is DUR, short for driving under restraint.) Most DUS charges are misdemeanors, carrying fines and a potential jail sentence. It does not matter whether defendant’s suspended license is from Colorado …
Coloradans may check the number of DMV points on their driver’s license by requesting a copy of their driving record. People can do this online, in-person, or through the mail. The cost for a driving history record search is $9.00 (or $10.00 for a certified search). Online Go to the DMV website to request a …
Colorado gun magazines may hold a maximum of fifteen (15) rounds. Anything that holds more than 15 rounds is considered a large-capacity magazine (LCM), which is illegal in the state under CRS 18-12-302. A first-time offense of possessing or selling an LCM is a class 2 misdemeanor, carrying 3 to 12 months in jail and/or …
Colorado has concealed carry reciprocity with 33 other states. This means non-residents with current and valid concealed weapons permits from one of these states may lawfully carry a concealed handgun in Colorado. Likewise, a Colorado resident with a current and valid CHP (concealed handgun permit) can lawfully carry a concealed handgun in the other 33 …
Colorado judges revoke bond when a defendant violates bail conditions (CRS 18-8-212), such as failing to appear (FTA) in court. Once bond is revoked, the defendant may be remanded to jail pending the outcome of the criminal case. And the bail money may be forfeited to the court. How do bail bonds work in Colorado? …
Colorado law under CRS 42-4-1301 prohibits people from driving with an elevated BAC, which is short for blood alcohol concentration (or blood alcohol content). In general, a BAC of 0.08% or higher leads to DUI or DUI per se charges; a BAC of 0.05% to less than 0.08% leads to DWAI charges; and drivers under …