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    Colorado Mandatory Minimum Sentencing – What It Means

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    Colorado’s mandatory minimum sentencing law requires you to serve at least the minimum allowable prison sentence for certain high-level crimes. Crimes that carry mandatory minimums under Colorado law include: Class 1 felonies, drug felonies, crimes of violence, sex offenses, and habitual criminals. The sentencing court judges in these cases do not have the discretion to …

    What are the requirements for buying a gun in Colorado?

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    4 Steps to Buy a Handgun in Colorado — Gun Laws Explained by Defense LawyerWatch this video on YouTube The four requirements to purchase a firearm in Colorado include: being a Colorado resident, being at least 21 years old, passing a Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) background check, and observing a three-day waiting period. In …

    Fugitive Recovery Agent Colorado – How Bounty Hunters Work

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    "How Do Bounty Hunters Work in Colorado?" – Fugitive Recovery AgentsWatch this video on YouTube Colorado bail bondsmen hire fugitive recovery agents to track down and apprehend you if you broke your promise of appearing in court on your criminal case. Other names for fugitive recovery agents are “bounty hunters” or “bail enforcement agents.” If …

    What’s the difference between assault and menacing in Colorado?

    Posted on | Category: Assault

    Assault vs. Menacing in Colorado "What’s the Difference?" — Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Assault and menacing are related but different crimes in Colorado. Assault is causing physical injury to someone, such as by punching. By contrast, menacing is putting a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or death, such …

    Do you have to register guns in Colorado? A Lawyer Explains

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    You do not need to register your firearms in Colorado. In fact, Colorado gun laws prohibit police departments and local governments from keeping records of people who buy or exchange firearms. The full text of the relevant statute CRS 29-11.7-102 reads: (1) A local government, including a law enforcement agency, shall not maintain a list …

    Colorado DMV Reinstatement – A Guide to How to Do It

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    How to Reinstate a Suspended Driver’s License in Colorado | Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Follow these steps to reinstate your driver’s license with the Colorado DMV. Step 1: Go To The Colorado DMV Website Once your license suspension ends, you can apply for license reinstatement online at mydmv.colorado.gov. Step 2: Fill Out The …

    How long do points stay on your license in Colorado?

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    How Long Do DMV Points Stay on Your Colorado Driver’s License? | Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube DMV points from traffic violations stay on your Colorado driver’s license permanently. However, the Colorado DMV only considers points from the last 24 months when deciding whether to suspend your license. 1 Your Driving Record Colorado driving …

    Colorado Window Tinting Law – Four Things You Need to Know

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    Tinted window films on your car provide you privacy and may protect against harmful UV rays. However, before you get your car windows tinted in Colorado, you need to know the state’s car tinting laws: Ignoring these rules can lead to fines and even impact you in a car accident. In this article I break …

    Colorado Seat Belt Law – 3 Things You Need To Know

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    Colorado enforces strict seat belt laws, especially with regard to child passengers. Below I go over three things you need to know about Colorado’s seat belt regulations and the consequences of non-compliance, which can include monetary fines and points on your driver’s license. 1) Backseat Passengers Do NOT Have To Wear Seat Belts Colorado law …

    Navigating the Scales: A Driver’s Guide to Colorado Overweight Permits

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    Driving a truck in Colorado means being familiar with the rules of the road. A big one for commercial drivers is understanding weight limits. Hauling overweight loads without the proper permits can lead to hefty criminal and civil fines and even jail. In this article I break down Colorado’s overweight permit laws in simple terms. …

    How to Get a Speeding Ticket Dismissed in Colorado

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    Picking up a speeding ticket in Colorado can be frustrating and costly. Beyond the immediate fines, a conviction can lead to points on your driver’s license, a suspension of your driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, and – in more serious cases – even jail. While it might seem easier just to pay the fine and …

    Colorado Passing Laws

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    Like all states, Colorado has specific laws about when and how you can lawfully pass another vehicle on the road. Improper passing is only a traffic infraction carrying civil fines. Though in some situations, passing in an unsafe way can lead to criminal charges like reckless driving that may carry jail time. Below I discuss …

    What does “driving under restraint” mean?

    Posted on | Category: Drivers License, Useful information

    Driving under restraint (DUR) in Colorado means driving while your license is revoked, suspended, or denied. If your license is restrained because of drunk or drugged driving, DUR is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense carrying at least 10 days in jail; otherwise, DUR is a class A traffic infraction carrying a maximum $100 fine.1 …

    Can I appeal if I lose my DMV hearing in Colorado?

    Posted on | Category: DUI

    You may appeal the Colorado DMV‘s decision to suspend or revoke your driver’s license. The appeals process requires filing a complaint with the local district court within 35 days of the DMV hearing decision. Ultimately, the district court judge will review the DMV transcript and legal briefs to determine whether to affirm the DMV’s decision …

    Illegal Weapons in Colorado – 10 That You Cannot Have

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    Colorado law prohibits the knowing possession of the following 10 weapons (with some exceptions): 1. Machine Guns 2. Submachine Guns (SMGs) 3. Short Shotguns 4. Short Rifles 5. Gas Guns 6. Firearm Silencers 7. Destructive Devices 8. Ballistic Knives 9. Blackjacks 10. Metallic Knuckles In this article I discuss each of these illegal or dangerous …

    Can you seal a felony record in Colorado?

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    Whether you can seal a felony conviction from your criminal record in Colorado depends on the type of crime it was. Colorado felony convictions that can never be sealed – and therefore remain on your record forever – include: DUI, Domestic violence, Sex crimes, Class 1 felonies, Class 2 felonies, Class 3 felonies, and Level …

    Is Colorado a “stand your ground” state?

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    Colorado is a “stand your ground state.” This means you have no duty to retreat before you can defend yourself or others from bodily harm. In short, if your “fight or flight” response to an immediate physical threat is to fight, you can do so without fearing a criminal conviction. It does not matter if …

    “Pepper Spray” Laws in Colorado – Is it legal?

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    Pepper spray is legal in Colorado to carry, buy, or transport. Though be careful when you use it: Discharging pepper spray on someone other than for reasonable self-defense is assault.1 Most merchants will not sell you pepper spray if you are under 18 years old or have a prior felony or assault conviction. However: No …

    I Failed to Report an Injury in Colorado. Am I in trouble?

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    If you were injured at work, Colorado law requires you to report your injuries in writing to your employer within 10 days of the injury. Missing this deadline can make it more difficult for you – or even prevent you – from collecting workers’ compensation benefits. You can collect workers’ comp even if you were at …

    When can DWAI be a felony in Colorado?

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    The Colorado crime of driving while ability impaired (“DWAI”) is typically a misdemeanor. However, DWAI becomes a class 4 felony if you already have three prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs As a felony, DWAI carries: 2 to 6 years in state prison (plus 3 years of parole), $2,000 …

    The “ABC Test” in California – Am I Misclassified?

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    Misclassified as an Independent Contractor? The ABC Test Explained in California Labor LawWatch this video on YouTube In California, the ABC test is one of the tests courts use to determine whether a worker or a vendor is actually an employee vs an independent contractor. Employees have a right to legal protections under state and …

    Colorado Drug Testing Laws – What Workers Need to Know

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    As a general rule, Colorado law allows your employer to test you for drugs – whether by random drug testing or a scheduled testing program. Employers may also test employees as part of the pre-employment screening process. Furthermore, Colorado employers can fire or disqualify you if the test results show drug use, even for marijuana (THC) …

    How do I win my DMV express consent hearing in a Colorado DUI case?

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    An excited young woman pumping her fists against a blue background, happy that she just won her DMV hearing.

    10 ways to win a DMV hearing in ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube Winning a DMV express consent hearing (“administrative hearing”) following a Colorado DUI is actually more difficult than winning the criminal case. In DUI criminal cases, the stakes are serious –  you could go to jail if convicted. Therefore, the prosecutor has the …

    Is domestic violence a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

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    When is Domestic Violence a Felony? 7 Types of Crimes That Can Be Charged with Domestic ViolenceWatch this video on YouTube Domestic violence (DV) is not an independent crime in Colorado. Instead, DV “enhances” the punishment of any underlying felony or misdemeanor offense committed between past or present spouses or significant others. For example, a …

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