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Is Motor Vehicle Theft Always a Felony in Colorado?
Colorado has an especially high rate of motor vehicle thefts, and those numbers are especially high in the Denver area, according to the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority. Indeed, Denver is the top city in the state for auto theft rates, followed closely by adjacent Aurora and Lakewood. Over the last five years, an... More
Is Having a Prescription a Valid Defense to a Drug-Related DWAI or DUI?
For many residents of the Denver area, certain prescription medications make it possible to focus on work, to deal with ongoing pain, and other matters. Yet driving while using certain types of medications — even if you have a valid prescription for them — can result in charges for driving while ability impaired (DWAI)... More
How to Appeal Your Colorado Criminal Conviction
Were you recently convicted of a criminal offense in Colorado? If so, you may want to appeal immediately — especially if you are facing a sentence that includes a period of incarceration. An appeal, as you may already know, is a request that a higher court review the decision of the lower court in... More
Can I Get My DUI Charges Reduced to a DWI?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, you are likely to be facing misdemeanor charges if you do not have multiple previous offenses and as long as nobody was injured or other aggravating factors apply to your case. Yet even for a DUI misdemeanor conviction, you can face... More
Can I Appeal a Court’s Decision?
After a criminal conviction in Colorado, you may want to take immediate steps to appeal the conviction. There are specific circumstances in which you can be eligible to appeal a conviction, including in cases of a legal error, misconduct, or ineffective assistance of counsel. Seeking an appeal is part of a process known as... More
Legal Analysis: I-25 Wrong-Way Incident Highlights Complexity of Colorado DUI & Injury Laws
By DeChant Law | Educational Legal Commentary A multi-agency emergency on Interstate 25 north of Pueblo recently resulted in two hospitalizations and a complex chain of criminal allegations. According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near mile marker 113 led to a collision involving a... More
What Does the Prosecutor Have to Prove to Get a DUI Conviction?
Are you currently facing charges for drunk driving in the Denver area? It is important for you to understand how the prosecution will build a case against you, and what the prosecutor will need to prove in order to get a conviction. According to a report from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, the... More
Are There Different Types of Intoxicated Driving Charges in Colorado?
Every state has its own intoxicated or impaired driving laws, which allow law enforcement officials to stop and arrest motorists for offenses involving driving while under the influence of or while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. In Colorado, there are several different types of intoxicated-driving offenses, and it is important to understand the circumstances... More
Is a Warrantless Search a 4th Amendment Violation?
Arrests for felony offenses in Colorado often result from searches. In other words, law enforcement officers will frequently make an arrest after searching a person or their property and finding a controlled substance, stolen goods, or a weapon. Generally speaking, law enforcement officials are supposed to have a valid warrant signed by a judge... More
Driver Arrested in Loveland Car Accident on Interstate 25 That Killed Child
Box Truck Driver Facing Multiple Criminal Charges, Including Vehicular Homicide, After Child Died and Several Others Were Injured in Loveland Collision on Interstate 25 A box truck driver was charged in a fatal Loveland car accident on Interstate 25 near Mile Post 259. Larimer County officials are saying the accident took place around 12:27... More