Colorado

What is the Statute of Limitations for Criminal Charges in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube In Colorado criminal law, a statute of limitations is the time limit within which the state is permitted to file charges against you. Once the statute expires, you are generally “off the hook” and can no longer be prosecuted. Generally …

Criminal Harassment in Colorado — 7 ways you can get arrested [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-111 C.R.S. makes harassment a crime you can go to jail for. You commit harassment by intentionally bothering, annoying, or alarming someone through repeated contact, obscene gestures, hitting, taunting, or following in public. …

"Manslaughter" Charges in Colorado – 3 Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-104 C.R.S. makes it a class 4 felony to commit manslaughter. A less serious form of homicide than murder, manslaughter is killing someone through reckless conduct. The punishment for manslaughter is two to six years in prison (followed …

What Is the Crime of Reckless Endangerment in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-208 C.R.S. makes it a crime to commit reckless endangerment, which is “conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.” As a class 2 misdemeanor, reckless endangerment carries up to 120 days in jail …

 Colorado Revised Statute § 18-8-112 C.R.S. prohibits impersonating a peace officer by falsely pretending to be a police officer and performing an act while pretending that role. As a class 5 felony, impersonation of a peace officer carries one to three years in prison (plus two years of parole) and/or a fine of $1,000 to …

Extortion Laws in Colorado – "Can I Go To Jail?" Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-207 C.R.S. prohibits criminal extortion, which is threatening someone as a means of getting that person to do (or refrain from doing) something against their will. Also called “blackmail,” extortion is usually a …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-7-301 C.R.S. makes it a petty offense to commit public indecency. This includes exposing your genitals or your intimate body parts in public. The law also prohibits having sex or lewdly fondling someone in public. As a petty offense, a public indecency conviction carries up to 10 days in jail and/or up …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-504 C.R.S. prohibits third-degree trespass, which is unlawfully entering or remaining on another’s property that is not enclosed or fenced. Third-degree trespass is typically a petty offense in Colorado, carrying up to 10 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $300. The following table compares the elements and penalties …

Criminal invasion of privacy in Colorado — 3 things to know [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-7-801 C.R.S. prohibits criminal invasion of privacy, which is observing or taking pictures of a person’s intimate body parts without their consent. This class 2 misdemeanor carries: up to 120 days in …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-12-105.5 C.R.S. makes it a crime to possess a deadly weapon on the grounds of any public or private school in Colorado. If the weapon is a firearm, a conviction carries up to 364 days and/or $1,000 in fines. Otherwise, a conviction is punishable by Colorado State Prison for one year …

Arrested For 4th-Degree Arson in Colorado? 3 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-105 C.R.S. prohibits fourth-degree arson. This crime comprises knowingly or recklessly starting a fire that either: places any person at risk of death or serious bodily injury or endangers the building or occupied structure of another person or entity. …

Playlist: DMV Points in ColoradoWatch this playlist on YouTube Colorado traffic violations carry not only fines (and possibly jail) – Traffic violations also cause “points” to go on your driving record. Too many points will trigger a driver’s license suspension of six months to one year. For instance, if you are 21 or older, the …

DUI 2nd in Colorado — How do I fight the charges? [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube In Colorado, a second-time DUI is a misdemeanor carrying at least 10 days in jail, though the judge may grant you “work release” so you can keep your job. It does not matter if your prior DUI …

Who can make a "citizen's arrest" in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 16-3-201 allows you to make a citizen’s arrest if you actually witness the crime taking place. Making an unlawful citizen’s arrest could result in criminal charges for First-degree assault, Second-degree assault, False imprisonment, Kidnapping, Impersonating a peace officer, and/or …

Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer After a DUI Arrest in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube If you are pulled over for DUI in Colorado but have not been arrested, you may refuse to take the preliminary roadside breath test (unless you are under 21). If you get arrested, however, the state’s “express consent” law requires …

How to post bail in Colorado — 5 stepsWatch this video on YouTube When you are arrested in Colorado, it may be possible to secure your release by posting a bail bond with the court. A bail bond serves as a monetary promise that you will show up to all future court proceedings in return …

CRS § 18-8-503 defines second-degree perjury in Colorado as lying under oath in order to mislead a public servant. As a class 2 misdemeanor, 2nd-degree perjury carries up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines. Potential defenses are that the defendant had no intent to mislead, or that the false statement …

3 things to know about the crime of arson in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube CRS § 18-4-103 defines the Colorado crime of second-degree arson as damaging someone else’s property using fire or an explosion, when that property is something other than a building or occupied structure. Criminal charges for second-degree arson can be filed as: petty offenses, …

According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-4-104, “a person who, by means of fire or explosives, intentionally damages any property with intent to defraud commits third degree arson.” This offense is treated as a class 5 felony, carrying a sentence of 1 to 3 years in prison. There are 4 degrees of arson total (from …

Colorado "Robbery" Laws – A Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-301 defines robbery as when someone “knowingly takes anything of value from the person or presence of another by the use of force, threats, or intimidation.” Under CRS 18-4-302, aggravated robbery charges apply when a deadly weapon was involved …