Posts Tagged: Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs: Two Careless Driving Cases; Different Treatment?

According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, drivers in two pedestrian deaths are receiving different treatment by the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office. Fact Pattern #1:  Driver 1 was driving south on Tejon in Colorado Springs, looking for a parking spot. He drove past an angled parking spot, stopped and drove in reverse to get… Read more »

Colorado Springs Chamber Event

Dahl, Fischer & Wilks is a member of a few local chambers of commerce, including the Aurora Chamber, the Colorado Women’s Chamber, the Glendale Chamber and the Colorado Springs Chamber. So, what is a chamber of commerce? It is an organization composed of business leaders in a community. Businesses form these groups to advocate not… Read more »

Ex El Paso County Sheriff Found Not Guilty

Terry Maketa, the former El Paso County Sheriff, stood trial in a Colorado Springs courthouse. Maketa was accused of using his power to punish employees and contractors with whom he disagreed.  He was also alleged to have persuaded a domestic violence victim to recant her story and she was subsequently arrested.  The alleged defendant in… Read more »

Did You Know … Colorado Springs

With the 4th of July just around the corner, we thought we would share some information about Colorado Springs.  Colorado Springs is a unique city because of it’s long standing military connection.  Not only is Colorado Springs the home of the Air Force Academy, but it is also home to many military establishments, such as… Read more »