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Can You Be Charged With DUI In Colorado For Driving After Taking Anxiety Medication?
In Colorado, you can be charged with DUI after taking anxiety medication, even if it was prescribed to you. Many people are surprised by this, since they often think DUI only involves alcohol or illegal drugs. However, Colorado law covers more situations. If police think a medication affected your judgment, coordination, reaction time, concentration,… Read More »
What Happens At A Federal Detention Hearing In Colorado?
A federal detention hearing in Boulder decides if you can go home while your case is pending or if you must stay in custody as the case moves forward. For many, this is one of the most important hearings in a federal case. The judge is not deciding guilt or innocence yet, but the… Read More »
Can You Be Held Without Bond In A Federal Criminal Case?
Federal criminal cases often move quickly, and many people want to know if they can be released while their case is pending. In Colorado state court, most people are used to hearing about bond amounts, cash bonds, personal recognizance bonds, or release conditions. Federal court is different. In these cases, a judge can release… Read More »
Can Criminal Charges Be Dismissed Before Trial
In Boulder, criminal charges can be dismissed before trial, but this does not happen just because someone claims innocence or feels the case is unfair. The defense needs to show a legal, factual, constitutional, or evidentiary reason for dismissal. Charges might be dropped if the prosecution cannot prove probable cause, or if evidence is… Read More »
Should I Delete Messages Before Police Search My Phone?
If police want to search your phone, deleting messages can make your situation much worse. We understand the fear that hits when you realize officers may look through texts, photos, apps, call logs, social media messages, or location data. Many people panic and think they can protect themselves by clearing conversations or removing information… Read More »
Can Asking The Alleged Victim To Drop The Case Lead To New Charges?
If you are charged with a crime in Boulder, you might feel desperate to resolve things quickly, especially if the case involves someone close to you. It can feel natural to reach out, apologize, or ask the alleged victim to tell the prosecutor they want to drop the case. However, this can be a… Read More »
Colorado’s “Make My Day” Law: C.R.S. § 18-1-704.5
Colorado’s “Make My Day” law is a key legal defense if someone uses force against an intruder at home. However, it is often misunderstood. Some people think it allows unlimited force whenever they feel threatened, but that is not the case. Making assumptions about the law, talking too much to police, or not clearly… Read More »
Can I Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Colorado If I Never Touched The Drugs?
Yes, you can face federal drug conspiracy charges in Colorado even if prosecutors do not say you physically touched, carried, sold, or possessed the drugs. This is part of what makes federal conspiracy cases so risky. The government might use phone calls, text messages, money transfers, rides, introductions, hotel rooms, storage units, coded language,… Read More »
Can I Get a DUI If I Was Sleeping in My Car?
Sleeping in your car might feel like the right thing to do if you know you shouldn’t drive. However, in Boulder, you can still be arrested for DUI or DWAI even if an officer finds you asleep in a parked car. The main question is whether the prosecution can show that you drove or… Read More »
Can You Go To Jail For Violating A No-Contact Order In Colorado?
A no-contact order in a Boulder criminal case is a serious court order. If you violate it, you could be arrested again, face new charges, get stricter bond conditions, or even go to jail. Many people make the mistake of thinking it is okay to have contact if the other person reaches out first,… Read More »
