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    What is an “express consent affidavit and notice of revocation”?

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    Colorado DUI: What's 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 this …

    Dog Bite Lawsuit Payout – How much is a case worth?

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    A German Shepard biting a man's hand.

    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 …

    How much does it cost to seal your record in Colorado?

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    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 Registration in Colorado – What’s the Penalty?

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    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 …

    Colorado’s “Statute of Limitations” for Sexual Assault

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    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 …

    Are Submachine Guns Legal or Illegal in Colorado?

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    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 …

    Resentencing – Can I get my sentence modified in Colorado?

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    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 …

    When does animal cruelty become “aggravated” in Colorado?

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    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 …

    3 Places You Cannot Have Guns in Colorado

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    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 …

    Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Colorado – What can happen?

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    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 can I check the points on my license in Colorado?

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    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 …

    The Difference Between “Incest” and “Aggravated Incest” in Colorado

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    Under Colorado law, incest occurs when you knowingly marry or have sexual contact with: your whole or half brother or sister, your uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece, or your own child, including step-children or adopted children. Incest is prosecuted as aggravated incest in Colorado if: the relative you commit incest with is under 10 years …

    “Crime of Violence” in Colorado – The Increased Penalties

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    Under Colorado Revised Statute 18-1.3-406 CRS, crimes of violence are felonies that carry enhanced penalties if you use a deadly weapon, kill or seriously injured someone, or for certain sex crimes – use threats, force, or cause any bodily injury. The court will impose this increased punishment for crimes of violence even if you have …

    “Express Consent Hearing” in Colorado – How It Works

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    Every Colorado DUI arrest leads to both criminal and DMV administrative cases. In the same way that you are entitled to a criminal trial to fight the criminal charges, you are also entitled to a DMV trial – called an express consent hearing – to fight the license revocation. Here are the top five questions …

    What recreational drugs are legal in Colorado?

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    In Colorado, adults 21 or older can possess and use up to two ounces of marijuana and up to six marijuana plants (though only three may be mature, flowering plants). As of October of 2024, adults 21 or older can also possess, cultivate, and use magic mushrooms, which comprise the following psychedelics: psilocybin, psilocin, dimethyltryptamine …

    What is Vonnie’s Law and how does it apply in Colorado?

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    If you are arrested for stalking in Colorado, Vonnie’s Law requires you to appear before a judge before bailing out. This may take several days, which ensures that you remain in custody and away from the alleged victim. Vonnie’s Law is named after Vonnie Flores, who in 2010 was killed by her stalker. Earlier, Vonnie …

    How can I get early removal of an IID in Colorado? 7 Steps

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    How do I get my ignition interlock removed in Colorado? 3 stepsWatch this video on YouTube A first-time DUI in Colorado carries a nine-month license revocation, though usually you can still drive if you install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicles. Then as long as you are compliant, you may be able to …

    What is the “promotion of obscenity” in Colorado?

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    Colorado Revised Statute 18-7-102 makes the promotion of obscenity a crime. This is when you either: promote – or possess with intent to promote – any obscene material; or produce, present, direct, or participate in an obscene performance. Examples of CRS 18-7-102 violations are: A video store selling obscene DVDs; An online business selling obscene magazines; …

    What is the “wholesale promotion of obscenity” in Colorado?

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    Colorado Revised Statute 18-7-102 prohibits the wholesale promotion of obscenity. This is knowingly distributing obscene material – or possessing it with the intent to distribute it – for the purpose of resale. Examples of CRS 18-7-102 violations include: A warehouse owner selling obscene DVDs in bulk to adult novelty shops for resale. An online business …

    What if I’m caught driving with a suspended license in Colorado?

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    Colorado’s formal term for driving on a suspended license is driving under restraint, abbreviated DUR. In Colorado, driving under restraint following a DUI is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense that carries at least ten days in jail. If your license was suspended for non-DUI reasons, then driving on a suspended license is a class …

    Can I expunge a domestic violence conviction in Colorado?

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    In Colorado, domestic violence criminal convictions can never be sealed or expunged from your record. Domestic violence convictions are unsealable no matter whether the case was for a felony or misdemeanor, or whether you were adjudged guilty through a trial or a plea agreement. However, domestic violence cases that get dismissed are automatically sealed from your record …

    What are the requirements for buying a gun in Colorado?

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    4 Steps to Buy a Handgun in Colorado — Gun Laws Explained by Defense LawyerWatch this video on YouTube The four requirements to purchase a firearm in Colorado include: being a Colorado resident, being at least 21 years old, passing a Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) background check, and observing a three-day waiting period. In …

    Fugitive Recovery Agent Colorado – How Bounty Hunters Work

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    "How Do Bounty Hunters Work in Colorado?" – Fugitive Recovery AgentsWatch this video on YouTube Colorado bail bondsmen hire fugitive recovery agents to track down and apprehend you if you broke your promise of appearing in court on your criminal case. Other names for fugitive recovery agents are “bounty hunters” or “bail enforcement agents.” If …

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