A common question we get from clients is, “How can that be domestic violence?” The definition of domestic violence is more broad than most people think. Quick quiz to test your knowledge of the definition of domestic violence: Q: If a husband and wife get into a verbal argument and, during that argument, the wife… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Felony
Felony DUI Law Change
In 2015, Colorado passed a law making it a felony to drive under the influence if you have 3 or more prior convictions for a drug or alcohol related driving offense. The felony DUI was classified as a class 4 felony. Prior to the enactment of that law, a DUI, regardless of how many priors… Read more »
Wide Array of Sentencing for Felony DUI
Colorado’s felony DUI law went into effect last year. The law made a DUI a class four felony if the person had three prior alcohol related driving convictions (either DUI or DWAI). The priors can be from Colorado or from out of state so long as the out of state conviction is for an offense… Read more »
Cosby Felony Preliminary Hearing Begins …
Bill Cosby is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in his criminal case. The hearing will begin Tuesday. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to keep the case moving forward. A judge or magistrate will hear basic evidence and decide whether a minimum threshold has been met. If… Read more »
Denver Opens Felony DUI Court
"Drunksgiving" Sees a Spike in DUI Arrests
Some call it “Blackout Wednesday,” others call it “Drunksgiving” – it is the night before Thanksgiving and there is often a spike in DUI arrests. The reason? Many people go home for the holidays and meet up with friends on Thanksgiving eve. It is a busy night for many bars. According to the National Highway… Read more »
Former CU Player Guilty of Theft
Former CU running back, Bobby Purify, began a 2-day jail sentence today for a felony theft case in Boulder County. The jail stay is only part of his sentence. He was also sentenced to probation with community service hours and payment of restitution. Purify was charged with theft of over $13,000. He was an employee… Read more »
Felony DUI Law Goes Into Effect
This spring Colorado enacted a felony DUI law. The law makes a 4th DUI or DWAI a class 4 felony punishable by up to 6 years prison and/or a $500,000 fine. Colorado was in the minority before passing the law. DUI’s and DWAI’s, regardless of how many prior convictions a driver had, were misdemeanors punishable… Read more »
Felony DUI Bill Passed by Legislature
The Colorado legislature passed a felony DUI bill today. The bill, which exposes habitual drunk drivers to a class four felony, is headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Felony DUI bills have been presented before, but were not passed. Colorado was one of only a handful of states without a felony… Read more »
Domestic Violence Cases Dismissed
We want to recognize the perseverance of one of our clients who got his case dismissed this week. He was charged with felony level domestic violence. From the beginning, the client said he was innocent and would not plead to something he did not do. This client deserves recognition because he not only stated his… Read more »
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