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How do law enforcement officials identify drunk drivers?
When it comes to suspected drunk drivers in Colorado and throughout the nation, law enforcement officials tend to take a hardline policy. Even though distracted driving is garnering the most attention from lawmakers in many states, drunk driving remains a highly...
Searches and the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides some of the most powerful protections for people who have been accused of crimes. It also provides some or the most important limitations we have on the behavior of the police. Most critically, the Fourth...
Foreseeability and Reasonableness in Premises Liability Claims
Premises liability concerns an area of personal injury law related to victims’ losses that are associated with accidents on other people’s properties. For example, when a Parker resident slips in a parking lot that has not been ice treated, they may have a claim...
What jobs are off-limits to convicted felons?
Sometimes good people in Colorado who work hard and care for their families make a one-time mistake, and wind up facing a judge in criminal court. In some cases, these lapses in judgment can lead to a felony conviction. A felony conviction can mean time spent in...
Child sex assault victims may have more time to sue
For too long, victims of child sexual assault in Colorado were blocked by legal time restrictions from filing lawsuits against perpetrators of this crime. State legislators, however, plan to take one measure that would address victims of sexual harassment and assault...
Weak vehicle laws and smartphone addiction are deadly
Colorado laws have not kept up with the growing addiction and temptation of using personal electronic devices. While government officials and the police agree that using these devices and driving are dangerous and cause motor vehicle accidents, the laws remain weak....
Dealing with sexual assault on campus
The spotlight on sexual assault and harassment in entertainment and business, among other areas, has gained momentum and reached hidden places because of the #MeToo movement and other organizations. Sadly, however, this has not stopped rape and sexual assault and...
Crashes involving older drivers on the rise
Most Colorado residents began driving when they turned 16-years-old and have not stopped since then. Driving is a common part of their lives, from going to school in the morning to picking up groceries in the evening. Many might have even gotten behind the wheel to...
Proposed bill to strengthen workplace harassment laws
With more and more people working as contractors in the current gig economy, many do not have jobs in the traditional sense of the word. This means they do not have any way to address harassment when they have been harmed by it. This is one of the reasons lawmakers in...
Understanding the concept of comparative negligence in Colorado
While who is at fault for a car accident in Colorado may seem obvious to the accident victim, courts require proof that someone’s actions contributed to the crash in question and the resulting injuries. This might also be why victims who’s actions may have also...
