Colorado state law permits six forms of gambling: Casino gambling in licensed casinos; The Colorado lottery; Betting on horse races through the Colorado Division of Racing; Online legal sports betting; Licensed charitable bingo and raffles; and Social gambling, such as poker night among friends. Otherwise, gambling activities outside of a licensed casino are against Colorado …
There is no way to remove DMV points from your Colorado driver’s license. However, DMV points stop having any effect after 24 months. Therefore, the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles does not look back further than 24 months when determining whether to suspend driving privileges based on DMV points. How many points trigger a license …
Colorado gun magazines may hold a maximum of fifteen (15) rounds.1 Anything that holds more than 15 rounds is considered a large-capacity magazine (LCM), which is illegal in the state under CRS 18-12-302. Note that the 15-round LCM limit does not include any rounds in the firearm’s chamber. Penalties for LCMs in Colorado Possessing, transferring, …
1. Colorado Has 33 Reciprocal States Colorado has concealed carry reciprocity with 33 other states. This means if you have a current and valid CHP (concealed handgun permit) from Colorado, you can lawfully carry a concealed handgun in the other 33 states. Likewise, if you have a current and valid CHP from one of these …
Nevada does not offer criminal record expungements, only record seals. Expungements and seals have the same effect: Giving you a clean background check. Though whereas expungements physically destroy your records, sealing just makes your records invisible to most people. I highly recommend getting your records sealed as soon as you are eligible. It greatly increases …
If you violate the terms of your probation in a California DUI case, three things may happen: the judge will issue a bench warrant, law enforcement can arrest you,1 and the court will hold a probation violation hearing.2 At this hearing, the prosecutor presents evidence to prove you violated probation. Then I would present evidence …
DUI breath testing machines detect alcohol for about 12 to 24 hours after you consume your last drink. That said, if you metabolize alcohol quickly, it is possible a breathalyzer will not detect alcohol after 12 hours. 1 Factors that influence the speed at which your body metabolizes alcohol include: weight/body fat percentage, height, genes, …
Most states say that DUI/DWI is a criminal offense, not a traffic infraction. A DUI offense is most often charged as a misdemeanor.1 Misdemeanors are generally crimes punishable by no more than one year in county jail.2 They are less severe crimes than felonies, which are offenses that are punishable by more than one year …
The state of California has numerous laws and regulations that govern how and when paychecks are to be issued. You should be aware of five key rights: what your pay stub has to include, when you are entitled to your wages, your rights to examine your payroll records, what has to be included in your …
You were arrested for DUI/DWI after a breathalyzer test showed you had a .09% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). You were taking over-the-counter medications at the time because of a cold. Could these have affected your breath test? In some cases, yes, as we discuss below. 1. Do medications cause an increase in BAC? Some medications …
Nevada does not recognize common law marriages, regardless of how long a couple has lived together or their future intentions. For a legal marriage to occur, the couple must obtain a marriage license and have a ceremony, as the state only recognizes formal marriages for the purposes of divorce and community property. More specifically, Nevada …
An employee misclassification lawsuit is a civil case in which you argue that your employer misclassified you in order to avoid paying overtime or other payroll benefits. You can be misclassified in one of several ways. If the lawsuit is successful, you can recover your unpaid wages as well as the benefits that you did not …
If you are arrested for DUI in Nevada, most judges will not let you out of jail until you post bail. For a first-time DUI in Las Vegas, bail is usually set at no less than $2,000. You get the bail money back at the end of your case as long you do not miss …
Consider the scenario where the police arrested you in California for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). You are placed in custody and told that you have to post bail to get released. What should you know? One important thing to know right off the bat is that many times you may be released …
There is no federal law that automatically precludes you from securing a government position because of a DUI conviction. But a DUI/DWI on your criminal record can make it more difficult for you to get a job with the federal government depending on: the nature of the position you are applying for, the severity of …
You had to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your car as part of a plea deal to a DUI charge. But you recently failed an interlock test after having a couple of beers with a friend. Is this bad? What can happen? The specific consequences for failing an ignition interlock test will vary …
Following a DUI conviction in California, you can get your license back after serving out the suspension and then reinstating your license with the DMV. Reinstatement will require three things: completing DUI school, filing proof of financial responsibility with the DMV (Form SR-22), and paying the DMV a license reissue fee.1 Initiating reinstatement is not …
Driving while under the influence of hydrocodone can lead to criminal charges for driving under the influence of drugs. The DUID laws in most states apply to all drugs that impair your driving abilities. This includes prescription painkillers such as hydrocodone (or the pain medicine more commonly known as “Vicodin”). Most DUID cases involve misdemeanor …
You can generally still travel to Mexico even if you were convicted of DUI or DWI in the United States. Note, however, that Mexican immigration officials can deny you entry if you have been charged with or convicted of a “serious crime” in Mexico or elsewhere.1 “Serious crimes” include all crimes that significantly and negatively affect …
You must wear a SCRAM bracelet as a condition of probation following a DUI/DWI offense. Will the device detect even a small amount of alcohol in my system? How sensitive is it? SCRAM devices will usually detect if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of less than 0.02%. However, most jurisdictions say that you …
Playlist: Reckless Driving Plea Bargain in a California DUI CaseWatch this playlist on YouTube The most common way to get a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) dropped to a charge for reckless driving is through a plea deal. However, raising strong legal defenses against the DUI charge can also persuade prosecutors to reduce …
If you are accused of violating your DUI probation in Colorado, you can have a probation violation hearing (also called a “revocation hearing”). This is where the court determines whether you indeed violated court orders and, if so, whether to give you a second chance to stay on probation. Below I discuss DUI probation in …
In California, you can win a wage claim by: understanding your legal rights, gathering evidence of a labor violation, filing a wage claim, helping with the investigation, and attending the wage claim hearing. An employment lawyer can help, particularly if the wage claim is a complex one. 1. Understand your rights If you do not …
In California, “use it or lose it” vacation policies are prohibited. However, employers are only prohibited from taking back vacation time that has already accrued. They can take other measures to limit how much vacation time you can accumulate, such as by capping how many vacation days you can build up. California prohibits “use it …
Walking with open containers of alcohol is usually illegal throughout Colorado. However, local governments may license and regulate common consumption areas called “entertainment districts.” Within an entertainment district, you may walk with open alcohol containers and not have to dump them when leaving a particular bar or tavern. Though once you leave the boundaries of …
