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    How to Get a Speeding Ticket Dismissed in Colorado

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    Picking up a speeding ticket in Colorado can be frustrating and costly. Beyond the immediate fines, a conviction can lead to points on your driver’s license, a suspension of your driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, and – in more serious cases – even jail. While it might seem easier just to pay the fine and …

    Colorado Passing Laws

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    Like all states, Colorado has specific laws about when and how you can lawfully pass another vehicle on the road. Improper passing is only a traffic infraction carrying civil fines. Though in some situations, passing in an unsafe way can lead to criminal charges like reckless driving that may carry jail time. Below I discuss …

    Can I appeal if I lose my DMV hearing in Colorado?

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    You may appeal the Colorado DMV‘s decision to suspend or revoke your driver’s license. The appeals process requires filing a complaint with the local district court within 35 days of the DMV hearing decision. Ultimately, the district court judge will review the DMV transcript and legal briefs to determine whether to affirm the DMV’s decision …

    Illegal Weapons in Colorado – 10 That You Cannot Have

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    Colorado law prohibits the knowing possession of the following 10 weapons (with some exceptions): 1. Machine Guns 2. Submachine Guns (SMGs) 3. Short Shotguns 4. Short Rifles 5. Gas Guns 6. Firearm Silencers 7. Destructive Devices 8. Ballistic Knives 9. Blackjacks 10. Metallic Knuckles In this article I discuss each of these illegal or dangerous …

    Can you seal a felony record in Colorado?

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    Whether you can seal a felony conviction from your criminal record in Colorado depends on the type of crime it was. Colorado felony convictions that can never be sealed – and therefore remain on your record forever – include: DUI, Domestic violence, Sex crimes, Class 1 felonies, Class 2 felonies, Class 3 felonies, and Level …

    “Pepper Spray” Laws in Colorado – Is it legal?

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    Pepper spray is legal in Colorado to carry, buy, or transport. Though be careful when you use it: Discharging pepper spray on someone other than for reasonable self-defense is assault.1 Most merchants will not sell you pepper spray if you are under 18 years old or have a prior felony or assault conviction. However: No …

    I Failed to Report an Injury in Colorado. Am I in trouble?

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    If you were injured at work, Colorado law requires you to report your injuries in writing to your employer within 10 days of the injury. Missing this deadline can make it more difficult for you – or even prevent you – from collecting workers’ compensation benefits. You can collect workers’ comp even if you were at …

    When can DWAI be a felony in Colorado?

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    The Colorado crime of driving while ability impaired (“DWAI”) is typically a misdemeanor. However, DWAI becomes a class 4 felony if you already have three prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs As a felony, DWAI carries: 2 to 6 years in state prison (plus 3 years of parole), $2,000 …

    Colorado Drug Testing Laws – What Workers Need to Know

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    As a general rule, Colorado law allows your employer to test you for drugs – whether by random drug testing or a scheduled testing program. Employers may also test employees as part of the pre-employment screening process. Furthermore, Colorado employers can fire or disqualify you if the test results show drug use, even for marijuana (THC) …

    How do I win my DMV express consent hearing in a Colorado DUI case?

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    10 ways to win a DMV hearing in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube Winning a DMV express consent hearing (“administrative hearing”) following a Colorado DUI is actually more difficult than winning the criminal case. In DUI criminal cases, the stakes are serious –  you could go to jail if convicted. Therefore, the prosecutor has the …

    Is domestic violence a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

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    7 times where "domestic violence" is a felony in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube Domestic violence (DV) is not an independent crime in Colorado. Instead, DV “enhances” the punishment of any underlying felony or misdemeanor offense committed between past or present spouses or significant others. For example, a plain assault occurs when you physically harm …

    Does Colorado have a “Romeo and Juliet” law?

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    LEGAL ANALYSIS — 3 Things to Know About Colorado's "Romeo & Juliet" LawWatch this video on YouTube Ordinarily in Colorado, it is statutory rape to have sex with partners under 17 years old – the state’s age of consent. However, Colorado has a Romeo and Juliet law that allows certain close-in-age partners to have consensual …

    Colorado Sex Offender Rules – 4 That You Need To Know

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    If you have been ordered to register as a sex offender in Colorado following a criminal conviction, you need to know the rules about: 1. When to Register 2. Length of Registration 3. What the Public Sees 4. Failing to Register In this article I explain what you need to know about these four issues. …

    How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Denver?

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    Wad of several hundred dollar bills against a white background

    A Denver DUI/DWAI lawyer typically charges $2,500 to $5,000 for misdemeanor cases and $7,500 to $15,000 for felony cases. The precise amount typically depends on the following four factors: The attorney’s experience and reputation. A seasoned DUI lawyer with years of experience and a reputation for winning difficult cases will likely cost more than a …

    Colorado’s Interlock Exemption Form

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    Breathalyzer device being blown into by a driver in a vehicle

    You can usually continue driving after a Colorado DUI as long as you get a breathalyzer called an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your car(s). However, drivers with asthma or other lung conditions may have a difficult time providing an adequate breath sample. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from blowing …

    Colorado Springs Gang Violence – How serious is it?

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    Silhouette of six gang members standing in the entrance of an abandoned structure with trees in the background

    Gang violence in Colorado Springs leads to at least a couple of killings every year. There was a significant spike in gang-related shootings in the Aurora area in 2023. That same year several suspected gang-members were indicted on hundreds of crimes, including murder, they allegedly committed in Commerce City and Denver.1 Some of these gangs …

    “Menacing” Charge – What is it and how do I fight it?

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    A man menacingly holding a bat while staring you down, against a white background.

    Generally, menacing is the crime of using threats or actions to put someone else in fear of imminent danger, injury, or death. Some states call the offense menacing, while others call it making criminal threats or harassment. Some common defenses to the charge are that the danger was not imminent, the threat was vague, or …

    2025 Colorado Public Defender Income Guidelines

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    Public defender in court advocating for defendant during a hearing

    If you are an indigent defendant in a Colorado criminal case, you may be eligible for a court-appointed attorney called a deputy public defender. To qualify for a Colorado public defender in 2025, the annual income limit for a one-person household is $26,355. For a two-person household, the limit is $35,770. For a three-person household, …

    Colorado CCW Renewal – A Guide to How to Do It

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    A man pulling his gun out of its holster, that was concealed by his jacket

    If you wish to renew your CCW permit for carrying concealed weapons in Colorado, you must submit a renewal application to the sheriff’s office in the county where you currently either: live, own property, or own a business. CCW permits issued in Colorado are good for five years unless they are prematurely revoked. Sheriffs may …

    “Aiding and Abetting” vs “Accessory to a Crime” in Colorado

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    Three accomplices to a crime waiting while carrying guns and phones

    Aiding and abetting is helping someone commit a crime in Colorado. It carries the same penalties as actually committing the crime. By contrast, being an accessory to a crime is assisting people who already committed a crime, such as hiding them from the police. Being an accessory carries less harsh penalties than actually committing the …

    What is the statute of limitations for forgery in Colorado?

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    A gavel, hourglass, and scales of justice to illustrate the statute of limitations to bring criminal charges

    Arguably, Colorado prosecutors can bring forgery charges at any time. This is because Colorado’s statute of limitations law plainly says, “[A]ny forgery regardless of the penalty provided: No limit.” However, a later section of the statute then states: “Other felonies: Three years Misdemeanors: Eighteen months” That “other” appears before “felonies” and not “misdemeanors” is striking. …

    Can a felon hunt with a crossbow in Colorado?

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    A person aiming a crossbow at a target. Felons probably cannot possess crossbows for any purpose, including hunting.

    It depends on the felony. Colorado’s POWPO law – which stands for “possession of a weapon by a previous offender” – prohibits you from possessing weapons (which probably includes crossbows) for any purpose if you have been convicted of certain serious felonies, but not all felonies. For example, POWPO does not apply if your felony …

    Colorado Recording Law – 3 Key Things to Know

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    Man wearing headphones sitting at a desk while wiretapping a phone call

    Colorado’s recording laws make it a crime to record other people’s conversations without the permission of at least one of the participants. It does not matter whether you are recording an in-person conversation (“eavesdropping”) or recording a phone call (“wiretapping”). However, conversations that occur in public can be recorded without anyone’s permission since the participants have …

    Mandatory Reporting of Domestic Violence in Colorado

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    doctor pointing to bruise on patient's elbow

    Colorado doctors and physician assistants are required to report to the police any domestic violence-related gunshot wounds and knife wounds. For all other domestic violence-related injuries, doctors and physician assistants may – but are not required – to report the injuries if the victim: is at least 18 years old, and requested that the injury …

    Does Colorado have a crime of “sexual battery”?

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    Man cornering a woman against a brick wall

    Colorado does not have a specific crime called “sexual battery” as some states do. Rather, Colorado has a similar crime called “unlawful sexual contact.” This offense occurs when you either: knowingly touch someone’s intimate parts without their consent, knowingly cause someone to touch your intimate parts without their consent, or entice a child to expose …

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