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The rate of homicides in Denver increased by 51% in 2020 compared to the previous year and has increased by 64% compared to the five-year average. This translates to 95 people killed through violence in 2020 compared with 63 in 2019. Of these 95 homicides, 26 remain open cases. Unfortunately, Denver is not alone. The…
read moreWhen a police officer knocks on your door and asks if they can come in, it’s a tense moment. Can they come in regardless of what you say? Or can you legally turn them away? You don’t want to get arrested, but you also want to invoke and protect your constitutional rights. There are only…
read moreThe thought of being pulled over by the police can be frightening. However, you must know police officers cannot stop you unless they have reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime or a traffic violation. This is your right under the Fourth Amendment, which protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police….
read moreDisagreements over inane topics may escalate into shouting matches and fisticuffs. A punch thrown to the face and a person sprawled on the floor may not have been the intended outcome. However, it happened. Now, you face criminal assault charges. This incident may lead to incarceration, fines, restitution, tarnished personal and professional reputations and a…
read moreSummer is fast approaching. School is coming to an end. Many teens and young adults in Colorado are ready to party and enjoy a few months of freedom. If that partying includes alcohol, they need to be careful because underage drinking and possession of alcohol can have serious consequences. Colorado has a zero-tolerance policy for…
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