Under Colorado law, criminal defendants have the right to have certain criminal records, such as arrests, dismissals, and convictions, sealed, depending on the severity of the offense. This article answers the following frequently asked questions about record sealing:...
In criminal cases, law enforcement may investigate an alleged crime before filing criminal charges to determine whether the case should be brought and/or to build a stronger case against a defendant. It is important that potential defendants understand the...
The procedure in a Colorado criminal case is determined by Colorado’s criminal statutes as well as the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure and other court rules. While each case is unique and the procedure may differ depending on whether an individual is charged with...
According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Colorado Crime Statistics, there were 16,582 cases in 2023 related to driving or operating a motor vehicle or common carrier while mentally or physically impaired as the result of consuming an alcoholic beverage or...
