Misdemeanors

Theft is a crime that is not taken lightly in the state of Colorado. There are varying degrees of theft, leaving some people to believe that certain types of stealing really aren't a big deal. Shoplifting is a great example of this. If you are accused of shoplifting,...

It seems that just about everyone drives over the speed limit. Speeding is dangerous, though, and is the cause of numerous car accidents in Colorado and elsewhere every year. Due to the safety issue it poses, if one is caught speeding the penalties can be fairly...

Walking out the door without one's wallet is something that most people have done -- it happens. If one is pulled over for a traffic violation and cannot produce his or her valid driver's license, a ticket will likely be issued. It is a whole different ball game...

Some purported crimes are inexplicably tied to the bizarre fantasies of the perpetrator. One man shocked residents of a townhouse community near Colorado Springs on May 3. At about 2 a.m., surveillance video allegedly caught him defecating on the front porch of a home...

Clowns are no longer considered to be harmless entertainment for children, and menacing clown sightings have been popping up across the United States. However, one of Colorado's first clown-related arrest was not for a clown sighting, but for the alleged threat of...

Movies, TV shows and even the Colorado news all seem to agree on the portrayal of defendants -- they are guilty no matter the circumstances. This depiction is quite damaging and can even result in an individual who is facing a simple misdemeanor charge to give up...

As technology and society change over time, laws adapting to those changing times are often a necessity. After a teen sexting scandal created a number of legal issues for Colorado high school students, lawmakers are considering a bill that could prevent the same...

Defendants often feel the impulse to talk to police as soon as they learn that they have been charged with a crime. This urge is understandable, especially since most people simply want their side of events to be heard. Despite efforts to appear as if they are on your...