Reforming Minor Drug Possession Charges in Colorado Colorado is paving the way for criminal justice reform, as it recently enacted HB19-1263 which makes minor drug possession a felony rather than a misdemeanor. As criminal justice reform becomes increasingly important to various lawmakers, Colorado is setting a great example of how to implement consequences for minor drug possession without permanently destroying defendants’...
Continue ReadingThe apple truly doesn’t fall far from the tree- at least not in Attorney Daniel P. Gerash’s case. Attorney Daniel Gerash’s legal reputation started well before his own legal career took flight, it began with that of his father, Walter L. Gerash. Attorney Daniel Gerash always looked up to his father, especially when he became old enough to understand...
Continue ReadingOn June 18, 2020, GSK Consumer Healthcare issued a nationwide recall of Children’s Robitussin® Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and Children’s Dimetapp® Cold and Cough because the products’ dosing cups are missing certain graduation marks. As a result, children may accidentally overdose if their parents administer too much medicine due to missing graduation marks. The recall applies to the following products: These products were...
Continue ReadingWhether it’s to communicate with your friends and family, stay updated on people’s lives and current events or conduct daily activities, our cellphones have become the center of our lives. Unfortunately, we find it difficult to put our phones away, even while we’re operating a motor vehicle. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cellphone use while driving is...
Continue ReadingDetermining Birth Injury versus Birth Defect If your child was injured at birth, the first thing to understand is the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury. A birth defect is a condition involving your child’s DNA, including cleft palate, Down Syndrome, or heart defects. These conditions are not due to outside influence and are usually not preventable. A birth...
Continue ReadingIf you have been charged with a DUI, you are most likely emotionally overwhelmed every time you think about the consequences of a conviction. You may be concerned about jail time, fines, license suspension, or the overall impact a DUI conviction will have on your personal and professional reputation. However, there are a number of potential defenses that can be...
Continue ReadingWhat is Lane Splitting? Is it Legal in Colorado? Lane splitting is the act of a motorcycle rider moving between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic. Colorado tried to pass a bill in 2016 enabling the traffic move in the state, but the measure failed in an 8-5 vote, despite overwhelming support from the biking community. Currently, California is...
Continue ReadingOpioids are a type of drug derived from alkaloid morphine, an incredibly addictive analgesic medicine derived from the opium poppy. Morphine is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal and illegal recreational use. Pharmaceutical companies in the late 1990s began reassuring the medical community opioids were not as addictive and patients would not abuse the...
Continue ReadingNow that summer is in full swing, many Americans are taking advantage of the warmer weather and longer days to enjoy the beach, swim in pools, boat out at sea, or take a road trip. However, with an increased amount of activities results in a much higher degree of accidents and injuries. Once you are aware of the common...
Continue ReadingOn January 1, 2014, recreational use, possession, sale, and cultivation of marijuana became legal in Colorado. While medical marijuana has been legally available in the Centennial State for quite some time already, now you do not need a medical marijuana prescription to consume or possess cannabis-based products. In general, pot is regulated similarly to alcohol. Anyone who is 21 years...
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