Hearsay is a statement that was made out of court that proves the truth of the issue at hand. Often, this type of evidence is not admissible in court because it is considered unreliable secondhand information. However, exceptions do exist, and such statements can sometimes be admitted. Referring to Statements Made Out of Court An oral or written statement...
Continue ReadingIn Colorado, crimes are divided into different levels – two of them being felonies and misdemeanors. The state’s laws treat offenses committed in these categories differently, which is most notably evident in the penalties assessed for a conviction. Felonies in Colorado Felonies are the most serious type of offense. These crimes can include false imprisonment, sexual assault, aggravated robbery,...
Continue ReadingAugust brings the beginning of the school year for many students. That means buses will be making routes around town, picking up and dropping off kids. Unfortunately, drivers may forget the rules of the road in school zones, placing children at risk of being involved in an accident that causes injury or death. When a vehicle passes a stopped...
Continue ReadingIn 2018, Colorado law enforcement agencies reported 139 cases of hate crimes. That’s almost double the 96 cases that were reported just a year earlier. Of those reported in 2018: 73 were based on race/ethnicity bias, 24 were based on religious bias, 24 were based on sexual orientation bias, 4 were based on disability bias, and 3 were based on gender identity...
Continue ReadingIn January of 2020, Colorado’s red flag law will take effect. The proposed bill was approved by Governor Jared Polis earlier this year but was met with some resistance. Many of the state’s police departments said they would ignore the law, as it violates people’s constitutional rights. What Is a Red Flag Law? In response to the number of...
Continue ReadingFollowing Safe Driving Laws Not only are there safety practices to follow during snowy months in Colorado, there are laws that apply to our vehicles during winter months, as well. Law enforcement officials have created laws to follow with regard to tires that help protect you and other drivers on the road. The Active Traction Law (code 15) requires motorists to have...
Continue ReadingWarning: Social Media Posts Are Forever No matter charges you are facing, there is always a risk of social media being brought into you case as evidence. Even if you have scoured your recent posts and deleted anything you thought could be used against you, deleted posts are still accessible by law enforcement. If you are facing criminal charges,...
Continue ReadingBicycle injuries and accidents on the road are often caused by driver negligence or reckless actions. Death or serious injury can be the result of such bicycle accidents, as Colorado residents hear about in the news every month. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, it pays to seek legal counsel from an experienced attorney who has your...
Continue ReadingIn 2015, University of Colorado Boulder student Ian Scheuermann, now 23, was charged with second-degree murder after he got into a brawl with fellow student Sean Hudson and stabbed him six times, resulting in Hudson’s death. Scheuermann argued self-defense, saying that Hudson and his friends were looking to start a fight. Ian is quoted as saying he was “trying...
Continue ReadingWhen you are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, driving safely should be your priority. Your life and the lives of others count on it. Unfortunately, distractions on the road are only increasing, especially with the pervasive presence of smartphones. It is important to remember that, even though we might all lead busy lives and are tempted to...
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