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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: …
Updated January 11, 2021 Crime of "driving under restraint" (DUR) in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube 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 …
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 …
Colorado law permits adults 21 years of age and older to possess up to one ounce (1 oz.) of marijuana for personal use. But state drug laws prohibit people from possessing or consuming the marijuana in public. Violating Colorado’s marijuana possession laws (CRS 18-18-406) is a crime, carrying fines and possibly jail. Can people use …
Playlist: Colorado Assault and Menacing LawsWatch this playlist on YouTube Assault and battery are two separate crimes in Colorado law. Assault is unlawfully causing injury to another person, such as through punching, hitting, or kicking. And battery – which is more commonly referred to as menacing (CRS 18-3-206) in Colorado – is using threats or …
Prostitution is illegal in all Colorado cities, counties and unincorporated areas. State law makes it a crime to buy or sell sexual favors, or to offer or solicit the sale or purchase of sex. The definition of sex includes intercourse as well as fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation, or anal copulation. Some people mistakenly believe that prostitution is legal …
Crime of "driving under restraint" (DUR) in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube In Colorado, driving under restraint (CRS 42-2-138) is the crime of operating a motor vehicle with a license that has been revoked or suspended. Motorists may be convicted of driving under restraint (DUR) in Colorado whether or not their license is from Colorado …
The average cost of a DUI defense attorney in Denver depends on the complexity of the case. For instance, 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 …
Colorado domestic violence-related criminal convictions can never be sealed or expunged from the defendant’s record. The conviction remains on the record forever, no matter whether the case was a felony or misdemeanor, or whether the defendant was adjudged guilty through a trial or a plea agreement. But if the criminal charge gets dismissed, defendants can …
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries 12 DMV demerit points in Colorado. DWAI carries 8 points. And UDD (underage drinking and driving) carries 4 points. In addition to adding points to the defendant’s driving record, a DUI or UDD causes an automatic license suspension. A DWAI case does not cause the person’s …
No, there is no looting statute in the state of Colorado. Instead, suspected looters may instead face charges of theft or robbery depending on the circumstances. Looting typically occurs during natural disasters, a state of emergency, and rioting. Sometimes people loot during otherwise peaceful protests. A recent example from throughout the United States are the …
Colorado employers may drug test employees – whether by random drug screening tests or a scheduled testing program. Employers may also drug test prospective workers during pre-employment drug testing, even after making an offer of employment. Employers can then fire employees and disqualify job applicants who return positive test results, even for the use of …
Hitting an unoccupied vehicle in Colorado is a class 2 traffic misdemeanor if the driver fails to report the accident or notify the parked vehicle’s owner. Under CRS 42-4-1701 (3)(a)(II)(A), penalties for fleeing after hitting a parked car include 10 to 90 days in jail and/or fines of $150 to $300. 1. What is hit …
There are no statewide Colorado laws that restrict where sex offenders may live, unless the offender is currently under criminal justice supervision as a parolee or probationer. But many cities and counties have local laws prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet certain locations, such as school, parks, daycare facilities, churches, and libraries. City-by-city …
Vonnie’s Law refers to the recent state law overhaul of Colorado’s stalking statute under CRS 18-3-602. Now, suspects arrested for stalking must go before a judge prior to posting bail. This may take several days. And during this wait, the suspects remain behind bars – far away from their victims. Who is Vonnie? In 2010, …
Walking with open containers of alcohol is usually illegal throughout Colorado, but there are exceptions. Local laws rather than state law largely determine where and what people may drink in public places. Meanwhile, it is always illegal to walk with an open marijuana container in Colorado. How is open consumption different from common consumption? Open …
Can you seal a felony record in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube There is a waiting period to seal certain types of felony convictions under Colorado law, and some of the more serious felonies may not be sealed at all. But if the felony charge gets dismissed, then it can be sealed right away. The …
Sexual harassment is not a crime in Colorado unless it involves some sort of sexual battery or sexual assault. Instead, sexual harassment is generally a civil matter. This means the alleged victim can file a lawsuit for compensation. Prosecutors cannot pursue criminal charges, however. People who commit sexual harassment do not go to jail. Instead, …