Colorado

Prohibited Use of a Weapon in Colorado — "Who Can Be Arrested for this Crime?"Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-12-106 C.R.S. makes it a crime to commit certain unlawful acts with weapons. Specifically, the statute prohibits: Aiming a gun at a person, or Possessing a gun while intoxicated, or Shooting a …

Are wiretapping and eavesdropping illegal in Colorado? [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-303 C.R.S. prohibits wiretapping a phone without the consent of at least one party to the conversation. Similarly, Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-304 C.R.S. makes it a crime to listen to or record a private in-person conversation – …

Arrested for tampering with physical evidence in Colorado? 3 defensesWatch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-8-610 C.R.S. makes it a crime to tamper with physical evidence. This means to alter, destroy, conceal, or falsify physical evidence so as to prevent it from being available at an upcoming official proceeding, such as a …

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 in danger of death or serious bodily injury or endangers the building or occupied structure of another person or entity. …

 Colorado Revised Statute § 18-8-112 C.R.S. makes it a crime to impersonate 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 …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-7-108 C.R.S. makes it a crime for adults to electronically disclose an intimate image of another adult without their consent for the purpose of financial gain. It does not matter if the intimate image is real or fake/AI-generated or whether the image is privately DM-ed or posted publicly on social media. …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-7-102 C.R.S. prohibits promotion of obscenity to a minor, which is knowingly: Promoting – or possessing with intent to promote – any obscene material to a child under 18 years old; or Producing, presenting, directing, or participating in an obscene performance involving a child under 18 years old. Promotion of obscenity …

Is gambling illegal in Colorado? 3 things to know [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-10-103 C.R.S. prohibits unauthorized gambling. The only exceptions are for: The Colorado Lottery, Licensed sportsbooks, Limited gaming in Colorado casinos (Black Hawk, Cripple Creek, and Central City), Horse racing events through the Colorado Division …

Colorado knife laws — What are you allowed to carry? [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Colorado knife laws divides knives into three categories: Knives you can never carry:  “Illegal knives,” which include ballistic knives and blackjacks. Knives you can openly carry:  “Legal knives,” which are any knives that are not ballistic knives …

License suspensions for a DUI and DWAI here in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube In Colorado, a first DUI triggers a nine-month driver’s license suspension. For a second DUI offense, the suspension period is one year. For a third or subsequent DUI, the suspension period is two years.1 Note that a first-time DWAI – which …

What are field sobriety tests in Colorado DUI cases?Watch this video on YouTube In Colorado, standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) are a tool that police use during a DUI traffic stop to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The exercises are optional, meaning you can refuse to take them without …

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. …

LEGAL ANALYSIS: Sexually Violent Predators (SVP's) in Colorado — 3 Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube In Colorado, sexually violent predators (SVPs) are a more serious and higher risk class of convicted sex offenders. Unlike other sex offenders, SVPs must register for life and update their information four times a year rather than just …

Colorado Revised Statute § 18-8-113 C.R.S. makes it a crime to impersonate a public servant. This occurs when you falsely pretend to be a public servant (other than a peace officer) and then perform any act in the pretended capacity. An example of violating C.R.S. 18-8-113 is posing as a firefighter while fighting a fire. Impersonating …

What are the penalties for DARP (Driving After Revocation Prohibited)Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 42-2-206 prohibits “driving after revocation prohibited (DARP),” which is when habitual traffic offenders drive on a revoked license. DARP is a serious traffic misdemeanor carrying fines and/or 30 days to one year in jail, depending on the case. …

DUI checkpoints in Colorado — 5 things to knowWatch this video on YouTube Sobriety checkpoints (also called “DUI Checkpoints“) are roadblocks in Colorado where police check you for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Colorado Department of Transportation often posts advance notice of upcoming sobriety checkpoints. They usually occur during times of …

Driving without a license in Colorado — Is it a crime? [2022 UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Under CRS § 42-2-101, driving in Colorado without a license or permit is a class A traffic infraction. This carries $15 to $100 in fines plus a surcharge and possibly DMV points. A second conviction automatically …

Should I Accept a Jury Trial in Colorado? — How the Process WorksWatch this video on YouTube In Colorado, you have the right to a trial by jury if you are charged with a felony, misdemeanor, petty offense, or criminal municipal ordinance violation. At a jury trial, up to 12 members of the community are …

A motion to suppress evidence (also called a suppression motion) is used to prevent unlawfully obtained evidence from being used against you in court. By keeping out improper evidence, the state may be unable to use that evidence and end up dismissing the criminal charges. As part of the criminal court process in Colorado, the …

10 Common Conditions of Misdemeanor Probation in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube Misdemeanor probation in Colorado is an alternative to jail for a person convicted and sentenced for a misdemeanor crime. The defendant is bound by certain terms and conditions of probation for a period of up to five years. Eligibility Most offenders are eligible to apply …

What are advisement hearings in Colorado?Watch this video on YouTube An advisement hearing in Colorado criminal court is the first time the accused is brought before a judge after an arrest. This is also sometimes referred to as an “appearance on bond hearing.” During the 1st advisement hearing, the judge will tell the accused what …

The Youthful Offenders System (YOS) in Colorado — 3 Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube The Youthful Offender System is a detention facility for minors in Pueblo, Colorado. Young adults convicted of violent felonies can spend their jail term there. The unique program used at the jail focuses on rehabilitation, rather than punishment. Compared to …

LEGAL ANALYSIS- 3 times when sex with someone under 17 is LEGAL in Colorado [UPDATES IN DESCRIPTION]Watch this video on YouTube Seventeen years old is Colorado’s age of consent. This means having penetrative sex with a minor under 17 is statutory rape, which in Colorado is prosecuted as sexual assault. That said, Colorado has a …