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Assault and menacing are different crimes in Colorado. Assault is causing physical injury to someone – such as by punching. In contrast, menacing is putting a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or death – such as by holding up a fist to a person’s face. Other examples of assault versus menacing in …
Colorado law permits adults 21 years of age and older to possess up to two ounces (2 oz.) of marijuana for personal use. But state drug laws prohibit people from possessing or consuming the marijuana in public.1 Therefore if you purchase marijuana from a dispensary, be sure to take it home as soon as possible …
You can sue the salon for a tanning bed burn if the negligence of the salon or its employees caused your injuries. This can happen if, for example, the tanning bed was not properly maintained or if an employee forgot to end your tanning session. These burn injuries can be serious. If you did not …
People who miss a required court date in Colorado – called failure to appear (FTA) – will likely have a bench warrant issued for their arrest. Also, 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 …
Theft of property or cash worth $2,000 or more (“grand theft“) is always a felony larceny charge in Colorado. The higher the value of the items stolen, the harsher the Colorado State Prison sentence and fines. Stealing $2,000 to less than $5,000 is class 6 felony theft, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison …
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. (Colorado drivers must re-register every 12 months.)1 Can I go to jail? No. Driving without valid and current registration in Colorado does not carry jail as a potential …
In Colorado, domestic violence (DV) is not its own separate crime. Instead, it is a sentencing enhancement that attaches to an underlying crime if the two people involved were in an intimate relationship. For example, harassment (CRS 18-9-111) is usually a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado. If the harasser and victim were ever married or …
For adult drivers 21 and older in Colorado, a driver’s license suspension is triggered by acquiring 12 points in 12 months – or 18 points in 24 months. For adult drivers ages 18 to 20 in Colorado, a driver’s license suspension is triggered by acquiring 9 points in 12 months – or 12 points in …
The Colorado express consent law requires you to take a breath test or blood test following your arrest for any of these four offenses: DUI – driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; DUI per se – driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher; DWAI – driving while ability impaired; …
DMV points from traffic violations stay on your Colorado driver’s license forever. They do not disappear after a set period of time. However, DMV points more than 24 months old have no negative effect on your license. This is because the Colorado DMV does not look back further than 24 months (2 years) when determining …
Under Colorado’s Romeo and Juliet law (also called “the close-in-age exemption”) minors under 15 may have consensual sex with partners less than four years older, and minors age 15 or 16 may have consensual sex with partners less than 10 years older. Otherwise, people who have consensual sex with partners under 17 – the Colorado …
In Colorado, people can face criminal harassment charges under CRS 18-9-111 for a wide variety of behaviors. And depending on the case, the penalties for violating harassment laws can include fines and possibly jail. Here are three things to know about the Colorado harassment statute: Harassment is a very broad criminal charge. Harassment is different …
If you have a Colorado driver’s license, you can check your DMV points by ordering a copy of your driving record for $9 (or $10 for a certified search). This request can be done: online, in-person, or through the mail. 1. Request Colorado driving record online Visit the DMV website to request a driving history …
Colorado defendants who have been sentenced for a criminal conviction can file a motion for reconsideration under Colorado Rule 35(b) asking the judge to modify the sentence. This is sometimes called resentencing. It is in the judge’s complete discretion whether or not to lessen the sentencing terms. Am I Eligible for a Motion for Reconsideration? …
Under Colorado law, prosecutors generally have 20 years to bring sexual assault (CRS 18-3-402) charges after an alleged rape. If the victim was age 15, 16, or 17 at the time of the offense, this 20-year statute of limitation does not begin running until the victim turns 18. However, Colorado prosecutors can bring rape charges …
Avoiding jail is often a priority for people who have been accused of a crime. Here are 5 common alternatives to jail in Colorado. Each of them can be an attractive option if you get convicted. 1. Suspended sentence A suspended sentence is a jail term that the judge puts on delay. You will only …
Mandatory parole is the period of required supervision that everyone who gets released from a Colorado prison has to serve. It is a way for the state to release prisoners while keeping tabs on them and holding them to high standards. At the end of the mandatory parole period, the person will hopefully be fully …
You may have to disclose criminal convictions to an employer in Colorado. Colorado passed a “ban-the-box” law that forbids employers from asking about prior convictions. However, the law only applies to job applications, not subsequent interviews. It also has numerous other exceptions. As a result, you may not benefit from the “ban-the-box” law. You may …
It depends on the case. The judge may either just extend the period of probation or else convict the defendant and remand him or her to jail. Deferred sentencing in Colorado A deferred judgment and sentence in Colorado (CRS 18-1.3-102) is a legal mechanism where a defendant can avoid a criminal conviction and sentence as …
In Colorado, “general intent crimes” require only that the defendant intended to commit a prohibited act. By contrast, “specific intent crimes” also require that the defendant intended to produce a prohibited result. All Colorado crimes can be classified as either a general intent or a specific intent crime. The legal term for intent is “mens …
Scroll down or go to the Records Unit and Identification Section website of the Denver Police Department (DPD). It explains the options for ordering police reports through the mail or online. Note that if you have an attorney, the attorney can usually order these reports on your behalf. Accident Reports Unless a car accident in …
A PR bond is when a person who has been arrested in Colorado gets released on his or her “own recognizance” without having to pay any money. Different types of bonds in Colorado After a person (the “defendant”) gets arrested on suspicion of a crime, the police will book him or her at the station …
It depends. Speeding (CRS 42-4-1101) less than 25 miles per hour over the speed limit is usually just a class A traffic infraction in Colorado, which carries no jail. Instead, the driver faces penalties of: fines, surcharges, and Colorado DMV points on the defendant’s driver’s license However, speeding 25 miles per hour or more than the …
The Colorado crime of reckless driving (42-4-1401 C.R.S.) is typically more dangerous than the Colorado crime of careless driving (42-4-1402). But they are both Colorado class 2 traffic misdemeanors that carry identical criminal penalties for a first-time offense: a fine of $150 to $300, and/or 10 days to 90 days in county jail People can …
No. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 18-12-108 C.R.S., people who have been convicted of certain felonies are then forbidden from knowingly possessing firearms or weapons. Felons caught with a gun face charges for violating POWPO laws in Colorado, which is short for possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Muzzleloaders Muzzleloaders are considered a …