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Is there legal prostitution anywhere in Colorado?

Posted on September 25, 2025 | Category: Prostitution

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 …

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

Posted on September 24, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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?

Posted on September 22, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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

Posted on September 19, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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 …

What is the penalty for hit & run of a parked car in Colorado?

Posted on September 16, 2025 | Category: Hit and Run Accidents, Useful information

Hit and run of a parked vehicle in Colorado is a class 2 traffic misdemeanor. Under CRS 42-4-1701 (3)(a)(II)(A), the penalties include: 10 to 90 days in jail and/or fines of $150 to $300. It does not matter whether the parked car is in a parking lot, on the street, or other location. Obligations after …

Colorado’s “Interlock” Rules – 6 Key Questions Answered

Posted on August 29, 2025 | Category: DUI

Playlist: Colorado IID LawsWatch this playlist on YouTube Suppose you are arrested for driving under the influence in Colorado. You may then be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your motor vehicle as a condition of being able to drive again. An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer that disables your car if you have a …

“Crime of Violence” in Colorado – The Increased Penalties

Posted on August 26, 2025 | Category: Criminal Defense

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 …

What recreational drugs are legal in Colorado?

Posted on August 21, 2025 | Category: Laws

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?

Posted on August 18, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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

Posted on August 11, 2025 | Category: DUI

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?

Posted on August 3, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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?

Posted on July 29, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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?

Posted on July 21, 2025 | Category: DUI

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?

Posted on June 30, 2025 | Category: Domestic Violence, Expungment, Record sealing

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 …

OR Release in Colorado – How to Get Out of Jail Without a Bail Bond

Posted on June 15, 2025 | Category: Criminal Defense, Useful information

Released Without Paying Bail? "OR Releases" Explained in Colorado by Criminal Defense AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube The best-case scenario following a Colorado arrest is being released from jail on a personal recognizance bond (PR bond). This means you do not have to put up any bail bond money. Instead, you just have to promise …

What are the requirements for buying a gun in Colorado?

Posted on June 13, 2025 | Category: Gun Laws

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

Posted on June 10, 2025 | Category: Useful information

"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 …

What’s the difference between assault and menacing in Colorado?

Posted on June 2, 2025 | Category: Assault

Assault vs. Menacing in Colorado "What’s the Difference?" — Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Assault and menacing are related but different crimes in Colorado. Assault is causing physical injury to someone, such as by punching. By contrast, menacing is putting a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or death, such …

Do you have to register guns in Colorado? A Lawyer Explains

Posted on June 1, 2025 | Category: Useful information

You do not need to register your firearms in Colorado. In fact, Colorado gun laws prohibit police departments and local governments from keeping records of people who buy or exchange firearms. The full text of the relevant statute CRS 29-11.7-102 reads: (1) A local government, including a law enforcement agency, shall not maintain a list …

Colorado DMV Reinstatement – A Guide to How to Do It

Posted on June 1, 2025 | Category: Drivers License

How to Reinstate a Suspended Driver’s License in Colorado | Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Follow these steps to reinstate your driver’s license with the Colorado DMV. Step 1: Go To The Colorado DMV Website Once your license suspension ends, you can apply for license reinstatement online at mydmv.colorado.gov. Step 2: Fill Out The …

How long do points stay on your license in Colorado?

Posted on June 1, 2025 | Category: Traffic Laws

How Long Do DMV Points Stay on Your Colorado Driver’s License? | Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube DMV points from traffic violations stay on your Colorado driver’s license permanently. However, the Colorado DMV only considers points from the last 24 months when deciding whether to suspend your license. 1 Your Driving Record Colorado driving …

Colorado Window Tinting Law – Four Things You Need to Know

Posted on May 27, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Tinted window films on your car provide you privacy and may protect against harmful UV rays. However, before you get your car windows tinted in Colorado, you need to know the state’s car tinting laws: Ignoring these rules can lead to fines and even impact you in a car accident. In this article I break …

Colorado Seat Belt Law – 3 Things You Need To Know

Posted on May 19, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Colorado enforces strict seat belt laws, especially with regard to child passengers. Below I go over three things you need to know about Colorado’s seat belt regulations and the consequences of non-compliance, which can include monetary fines and points on your driver’s license. 1) Backseat Passengers Do NOT Have To Wear Seat Belts Colorado law …

Navigating the Scales: A Driver’s Guide to Colorado Overweight Permits

Posted on May 11, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Driving a truck in Colorado means being familiar with the rules of the road. A big one for commercial drivers is understanding weight limits. Hauling overweight loads without the proper permits can lead to hefty criminal and civil fines and even jail. In this article I break down Colorado’s overweight permit laws in simple terms. …

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